VFW and Legion hosting Bloodmobile
By: Justin FelgarStaff Writerjfelgar@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, August 19, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe John Jacob Fisher American Legion Post and Auxiliary No. 62 and Mahoning Valley VFW Post and...
View ArticleEnd of an era: Marchand school attendees hold their final reunion
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, August 21, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThis past weekend’s 45th reunion was the last one for students who attended the Marchand one-room...
View ArticleCorn Cob Club continues longstanding tradition
Staff WriterWednesday, August 22, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAIt's a 150-year-old tradition — the meeting of the Punxsutawney Corn Cob Club was once again held at Bill Deeley's farm in North Mahoning Township,...
View ArticleUnion Church of Rossiter marking 150 years
Staff WriterThursday, August 23, 2018ROSSITER, PA(First photo) Pictured is the Union Church of Rossiter. The congregation will be celebrating its 150th anniversary at 1 p.m. this Saturday. (Second...
View ArticleTrio of wrecks keeps responders busy over weekend
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, August 26, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA The Punxsutawney Fire Department had a busy weekend responding to three separate accidents. (First...
View ArticleDuBois Area School District hosts school safety expert Michael Dorn
Staff WriterMonday, August 27, 2018DUBOIS, PALast week, ahead of the upcoming school year in their district, the DuBois Area School District hosted internationally-recognized school safety expert...
View ArticleCommissioners proclaim September as Jefferson County Suicide Awareness and...
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, August 28, 2018BROOKVILLE, PAPictured here are Jefferson County Commissioners Jeff Pisarcik and Herb Bullers with Mary Brown, coordinator...
View ArticleDOC orders immediate lockdown of all state prisons
Staff WriterWednesday, August 29, 2018Harrisburg — On Wednesday afternoon, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced the immediate lockdown of all state correctional...
View ArticleRotary honors new members, regognizes Grube as Rotarian of the Year
Staff WriterWednesday, August 29, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA(Left photo) The Rotary Club of Punxsutawney's newest members were honored by Secretary Doug Chambers (middle) at Wednesday night's meeting....
View ArticleIt's official: Wehrle Way now honors Punxsy's former mayor
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, August 30, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured are a group of friends and colleagues who gathered to cut the ribbon for the renaming of...
View ArticlePunxsutawney Area Coal Memorial dedicates new tiles
By: Justin FelgarStaff WriterMonday, September 3, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society Coal Memorial Committee added 23 new names to the Punxsutawney Area Coal...
View ArticleFoundation for IUP gifts three buildings in downtown Punxsy to IUP
Staff WriterTuesday, September 4, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPUNXSUTAWNEY — The Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania has gifted three buildings in downtown Punxsutawney to Indiana University of...
View ArticleEye in the sky: Airport Awareness Day ahead
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comWednesday, September 5, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA(First photo) This is what the Weather Capital of the World looks like this from the air....
View ArticleRechristened Miller Home Furniture & Mattress cuts ribbon
By: Nick LaBelleStaff Writernlabelle@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, September 6, 2018FALLS CREEK, PASurrounded by family and employees, Pam Miller prepares to cut the ceremonial ribbon on the newly...
View ArticlePhil granted seven more years of life at elixir ceremony
By: Cody PowellStaff Writercpowell@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, September 9, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PANot even the rainy weather could stop Punxsutawney Phil from receiving the Elixir of Life from the...
View ArticleHeavy rainfall leads to rising creeks, flooded basements, Route 119 closure
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, September 10, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAOn Monday, persistent rain showers continued to hit the area after a soggy weekend, causing the...
View ArticleEagle Riders donate to first responders
By: Nick LaBelleStaff Writernlabelle@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, September 11, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsutawney Eagle Riders presented donations to six first responder organizations on Tuesday,...
View Article27-year-old man killed in Snyder Township mining accident
Larry McGuireWednesday, September 12, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PASNYDER TOWNSHIP — A mining accident took the life of a 27-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in a mine owned by Rosebud Mining located in Snyder...
View ArticleJack Hart Field officially dedicated
By: Justin FelgarStaff Writerjfelgar@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, September 14, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAMembers of Coach John “Jack” Hart’s family, friends and former players met at the Punxsutawney...
View ArticleRossiter Sportsman's Club hosts 2nd annual Kid's Day
By: Nick LaBelleStaff Writernlabelle@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, September 17, 2018ROSSITER, PA“Kids are the future” is a common phrase, and the Rossiter Sportsman’s Club showed they believed that...
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