PA Attorney General: Local multi-county meth ring dismantled
By: Matthew TriponeyAssistant Editormtriponey@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, September 25, 2017BROOKVILLE, PAPennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and local law enforcement and judicial officials...
View ArticleCounty commissioners launch regional 2-1-1 services
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrklaiber@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, September 26, 2017BROOKVILE, PATuesday afternoon, the Jefferson County Commissioners officially launched the 2-1-1 program which will...
View ArticlePSP-Punxsy: Rossiter woman arrested as result of accident
Staff WriterTuesday, September 26, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPunxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police said in a report issued Tuesday night that a Rossiter woman has been arrested and charged as a result...
View ArticleChurches to celebrate Reformation anniversary
Staff WriterWednesday, September 27, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured here is the planning committee for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, holding items that will be on display at First English...
View ArticlePhantastic-ly ‘Hope-Phil’: New statue unveiled
By: Destiny PiferStaff Writerdpifer@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, September 29, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThere was a special unveiling ceremony on Friday afternoon at Priority First Federal Credit Union,...
View ArticlePAHS 2017 Homecoming Court announced
Staff WriterSunday, October 1, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsutawney Area High School has announced this year’s Homecoming Court, as well as a schedule of events for this year’s Homecoming festivities....
View ArticleVIDEO: Trump on Las Vegas shooting: “It was an act of pure evil
Staff WriterMonday, October 2, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPresident Trump delivers a statement following Monday night's mass shooting in Las Vegas.Category: News
View ArticleJohnsonburg woman shares scary account of surviving Las Vegas shooting
Larry McGuireMonday, October 2, 2017 LAS VEGAS — Many people awoke on Monday morning to find wall to wall coverage on television and social media of yet another horrific act, this time in Las Vegas,...
View ArticlePAH hosts presentation on local breast cancer treatment options
By: Matthew TriponeyAssistant Editormtriponey@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, October 3, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsutawney Area Hospital recently hosted a program on breast cancer treatment options...
View ArticleIn honor of those lost & affected in Vegas
Staff WriterWednesday, October 4, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAOn Wednesday evening, Punxsy’s Jack LaMarca Stadium hosted a pair of soccer games — with the junior high program welcoming Elk County Catholic...
View ArticleJCDC luncheon highlights numerous projects
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, October 5, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Jefferson County Development Council discussed a number of projects at its annual luncheon on...
View ArticleAn Evening Fit for a (Homecoming) Queen
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrklaiber@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, October 6, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThis evening, Punxsutawney Area High School students will celebrate their annual Homecoming dance with...
View ArticleNo injuries in second recent laundromat fire
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, October 8, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPunxsutawney and McCalmont Township firefighters are pictured checking a dryer at Punxsy Laundry on...
View ArticleIUP students greeted by Welcome Wagon
Staff WriterMonday, October 9, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured are IUP Culinary students (from left) Anna Kuqus, Jillian Creel, Julia Lombardi checking out the Punxsutawney Area Historical &...
View ArticleOctober proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrklaiber@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, October 10, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAYolanda Rossetti (front, right), a representative of Community Action, Inc., is pictured with...
View ArticlePizza & Prevention cooks up a new goal for 2017
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comWednesday, October 11, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPreparations continue for the 16th Annual Pizza & Prevention at Punxsy Pizza this Saturday to...
View ArticleState Rep. Cris Dush visits Miller Welding & Machine for Manufacturing Day
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrklaiber@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, October 12, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PALast week, Miller Welding and Machine Company held its annual Manufacturing Day, a time during which...
View ArticlePolice arrest woman for institutional sexual assault
Staff WriterFriday, October 13, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPUNXSUTAWNEY — In a release issued Friday afternoon, Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police announced that they have charged 29-year-old Megan...
View ArticlePizza & Prevention Sells More Than 4,000 Pizzas for PFD
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, October 15, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPunxsy Pizza & Prevention had a busy day on Saturday as 4,441 pizzas were sold to raise money for...
View ArticleFree Clothing Days return this weekend
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, October 16, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured is Shelley Rowan is showing off some of the many shoes that are available for free on Friday...
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