Carolers help kick off Victorian Christmas
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, December 1, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAHistoric Brookville's Victorian Christmas is in full swing, and strolling through the streets on Friday...
View ArticleOne last, well-deserved hurrah
By: Zak LantzStaff Writereditor@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, December 3, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAIn their final act as a team, the members of the 2017 Punxsy boys’ golf squad posed for one last photo —...
View ArticlePunxsutawney Area School Board reorganizes
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, December 5, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe new Punxsutawney Area School Board held its reorganization meeting for 2018 on Monday. Pictured...
View ArticleMoose Club to host annual animal shelter benefit
By: Destiny PiferStaff Writerdpifer@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, December 5, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Fourth Annual Animal Shelter and Rescue Benefit will be held at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 9, at...
View ArticleFirst visioning meeting sees nearly 100 turn out
Staff WriterWednesday, December 6, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThere was good attendance for the first Community Visioning Session for Downtown Punxsutawney at Gobbler's Knob on Wednesday. Pictured are those...
View ArticleJuvenile charged with attempted homicide
Staff WriterThursday, December 7, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPUNXSUTAWNEY — A 15-year-old male from Sprankle Mills has been charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other related charges as the...
View ArticleLight Up a Child's Life campaign to make kids' wishes come true
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, December 7, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Light Up A Child's Life (LUACL) campaign for the Make-A-Wish Foundation begins next week....
View ArticleIUP-Punxsy students give back to community this holiday season
By: Destiny PiferStaff Writerdpifer@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, December 8, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsy IUP General Psychology class recently participated in a community service project in which...
View ArticlePunxsy UMC presents 'At Last Noel'
By: Destiny PiferStaff Writerdpifer@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, December 10, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThose looking to get into the holiday spirit while listening to the angelic voices of local community...
View ArticleMake-A-Wish kicks off its annual Light Up a Child's Life Campaign
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, December 11, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAIt was a successful day one for the Light Up A Child’s Life Campaign, as the first day started as it...
View ArticleLight Up a Child's Life campaign rolls through Punxsy Pizza on second day
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, December 12, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured are two Wish Kids who were visiting on Tuesday evening at Punxsy Pizza on North Findley...
View ArticleSS.C.D. sings for Mulberry, Make-A-Wish
Staff WriterWednesday, December 13, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAAngelic voices could be heard echoing through the halls of Mulberry Square on Wednesday, as the students in the SS.C.D. Children's Choir paid the...
View ArticleLocal crews respond to Route 36 accident
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, December 14, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPunxsutawney-based Pennsylvania Police reported that possible injuries were sustained in a...
View ArticleUPDATE: Route 219 re-opens in Snyder Township
Staff WriterFriday, December 15, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PARoute 219 is now open in both directions in Snyder Township between Rattlesnake Road and Granville Road. The road was closed earlier due to a...
View ArticleWishes do come true! Make-A-Wish raises over $76,000
Staff WriterFriday, December 15, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAIt’s a wrap! The Make-A-Wish Light Up A Child's Life Campaign concluded on a high note on Friday. (Left photo) Pictured are Lindsey Herzing (left),...
View ArticleToons 4 Tots raises over $5,000 for Salvation Army
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, December 17, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAToons 4 Tots recently presented the Punxsutawney Salvation Army with a check for $5,624, which...
View ArticleWith days to go, Salvation Army seeks help with Red Kettle campaign
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, December 18, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PALt. Shane Carter is pictured with the Salvation Army Kettle at SHOP ‘n SAVE. Their goal for the...
View ArticleShop With a Cop benefits children in need
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, December 19, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PATwenty lucky families Shopped With a Cop at Peebles Department Store in the Punxy Plaza on...
View ArticlePAHS Band holds annual Holiday Concert
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comWednesday, December 20, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsutawney Area High School Concert Band treated the audience to a night of festive music...
View ArticleGiddy Up 4-H gets in the holiday spirit
Staff WriterThursday, December 21, 2017PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAMembers of the Giddy Up 4-H Club recently decorated ornaments for a tree at Laurelbrooke Landing's residents to enjoy. Pictured are (front row)...
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