PAHS SENIORS HONORED AT CLASS NIGHT
Staff WriterThursday, May 19, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYIn celebration of their upcoming commencement, members of the PAHS Class of 2016 gathered for Class Night, an evening to recognize the seniors for their...
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View ArticleWeeding Wednesdays begin this week!
Staff WriterSaturday, May 21, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThese Punxsutawney Garden Club members and many more are inviting anyone who’s interested to join them for Weeding Wednesdays, which will begin this...
View ArticleLOCAL FIRE STATIONS PAY TRIBUTE TO LONGTIME OLIVER TOWNSHIP FIREFIGHTER
Firefighters and fire apparatus from around the tri-county area bid farewell to fellow firefighter Martin G. Palmer of Oliveburg, former chief of the Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company, on Sunday...
View ArticleJOC sees nearly 20 speak in favor of Conrad, Protective Services
By: Larry McGuireOf The SpiritWednesday, May 25, 2016WINSLOW TOWNSHIPThe Jeff Tech Joint Operating Committee (JOC) is awaiting further information in order to help it make a decision on a possible...
View ArticlePCS SENIORS GRADUATE, TURN PAGE TO THE NEXT CHAPTER
By: Rose KlaiberOf The SpiritThursday, May 26, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYThursday evening, six Punxsutawney Christian School seniors proceeded down the aisle at the First United Methodist Church to end one...
View ArticleVIDEO: Scripps National Spelling Bee Ends in a Tie
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View Article146 members of PAHS Class of 2016 graduate
By: Rose KlaiberOf The SpiritSaturday, May 28, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYThere was a full house Friday evening as the 146 members of the Punxsutawney Area High School Class of 2016 took the stage one final time...
View ArticleSchool's out!
Staff WriterWednesday, June 1, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAIt was the last day of school for the Punxsutawney Area School District, and you could hear the cheers and laughter as students said farewell to the...
View ArticleJEFF TECH CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATES
By: Rose KlaiberOf The SpiritThursday, June 2, 2016WINSLOW TOWNSHIPMembers of the Jeff Tech Class of 2016 filled the gymnasium one last time Thursday evening to celebrate their graduation and receive...
View ArticleCHUCK DALY GOLF TOURNEY SEES VISIT FROM DALY’S DAUGHTER
By: Larry McGuireOf The SpiritMonday, June 6, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYChuck Daly's daughter visited several landmarks connected to her father — who taught and coached in Punxsutawney — on the day of the golf...
View ArticleCareer Women’s Club names Betsy Neal its 2015-16 Woman of the Year
Staff WriterTuesday, June 7, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYThe Punxsutawney Career Women's Club honored Betsy Neal as the 2015-2016 Woman of the Year at its annual Rose Breakfast held on Saturday at the Punxsutawney...
View ArticleGroundhog Festival readies for 50th go-round
By: Larry McGuireOf The SpiritTuesday, June 7, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYIf you're searching for something to put you in a festive mood, then you'll be happy to hear that preparations continue for the 50th...
View ArticleCommunity members bid farewell to Captains Keith & Katie Jache
By: Larry McGuireOf The SpiritFriday, June 10, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYTo many people, seven years seems like a short time, but to others, it seems like a lifetime.For Captains Keith and Katie Jache,...
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View ArticleBurke & Sons to meet 40-year milestone
By: Destiny PiferOf The SpiritFriday, June 10, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYWhat started as a small business in the basement of Julius Burke's home has long since grown into a large business.In June of 1976,...
View ArticleWhat's happening this week in Punxsutawney
Staff WriterMonday, June 13, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThis week, The Spirit staff plans to attend a variety of events and meetings:• Monday — The Punxsutawney Area School Board meeting held tonight will...
View ArticleBoard split, but approves all-in stadium renovation
Staff WriterMonday, June 13, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PASpirit reporter Larry McGuire captured this scenic shot of the facilities at Jack LaMarca Stadium in Punxsutawney during a recent tour of the facility...
View ArticleSchool board going all-in with stadium renovations
By: Rose KlaiberOf The SpiritMonday, June 13, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEYIf you’ve been following the happenings of the Punxsutawney Area School Board, then you know renovations to Jack LaMarca Stadium have been...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: The Stars & Stripes
Staff WriterMonday, June 13, 2016PUNXSUTAWNEY, PATwo-hundred-thirty-nine years ago, the United States flag was adopted on this date — June 14 — and 100 years ago, President Woodrow Wilson issued a...
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