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Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to charges in child sex abuse case in...
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comWednesday, October 17, 2018BROOKVILLE, PATwo victims, ages eight and 15, received a form of justice as Father Douglas Poulson pleaded guilty to...
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PAHS Band honors its senior members
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, October 21, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAAt halftime at Friday evening’s varsity football game against Moniteau, senior members of the PAHS Band...
View ArticleTwo jail employees sickened after exposure to unknown substance
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, October 23, 2018BROOKVILLE, PABROOKVILLE — Jefferson County Jail Warden Tom Elbel announced during a jail board meeting Tuesday afternoon...
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Proform, PRIDE honored at annual Punxsy Chamber of Commerce luncheon
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, October 25, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual luncheon. (First photo) Proform...
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Punxsy Fire Dept. recognizes members at banquet
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, October 26, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA(First photo) At this year’s semi-annual department banquet, Punxsutawney Fire Department President...
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Rain doesn't delay Rossiter's annual Halloween parade
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, October 29, 2018ROSSITER, PAThe Rossiter Volunteer Fire Company held its annual Halloween parade Saturday, and despite the occasional rain...
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Trunk or Treat draws more than 600
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, October 30, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe First Church of God (FCOG) held its annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday. Despite the damp weather,...
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Costumes of all sorts featured at PFD Halloween parade
Staff WriterWednesday, October 31, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAOn Wednesday, the Punxsutawney Fire Department Halloween Parade brought out a crowd despite the rainy conditions, giving the judges lots of...
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Oliver Twp. VFC sporting new tanker
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, November 1, 2018OLIVER TOWNSHIP, PAPictured are members of the Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company in front of their brand new...
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PennDOT holds annual winter equipment inspection event
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, November 2, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPennDOT District 10 held its annual winter equipment inspection Friday at the Jefferson County...
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Halloween Fest costumes creative as ever
By: Nick LaBelleStaff Writernlabelle@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, November 4, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe 6th annual Halloween Fest was held Saturday at Barclay Square and hosted fun and games for the...
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Major injuries avoided in train-versus-truck accident
Staff WriterMonday, November 5, 2018GASKILL TOWNSHIP, PA(First photo) The driver of this red Chevrolet pickup truck escaped serious injury when his truck was struck by a B&O train that was...
View ArticleThe Latest — AP: Casey beats Barletta in Senate race
ASSOCIATED PRESSTuesday, November 6, 2018 HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Bob Casey has won a third U.S. Senate term from Pennsylvania, beating Republican Rep. and Donald Trump supporter Lou Barletta...
View ArticleThe Latest — AP: Wolf wins 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor
ASSOCIATED PRESSTuesday, November 6, 2018 By MARC LEVY, Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Tom Wolf won a second term as Pennsylvania governor on Tuesday, beating Republican challenger Scott Wagner...
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More than 15,000 turn out to vote in Jefferson County
Staff WriterTuesday, November 6, 2018JEFFERSON COUNTY, PAWith all 37 Jefferson County precincts counted just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, the report issued by the county commissioners noted that...
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Community readying for Home for the Holidays
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, November 8, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe 28th annual Home for the Holidays Parade and fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24. One...
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Mulberry kicks off Punxsy Veterans Day weekend
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, November 9, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe veterans who reside at Mulberry Square were recognized in a ceremony on Friday. Pictured are the...
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Punxsutawney commemorates Veterans Day at new post home
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, November 11, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPunxsutawney area veterans were honored at a ceremony Sunday morning at the new Mahoning Valley Post 2076...
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After two years, new Margiotti Bridge open
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, November 12, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured is the Williams & Williams line painting subcontractor, painting the new double yellow...
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Punxsutawney borough secretary steps down for retirement
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, November 13, 2018PUNXSUTAWNEY, PATuesday’s Punxsutawney Borough Council meeting was the last for Mary Neal, as she retired as...
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