Blush Beauty Bar opens its doors in downtown Punxsutawney
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, June 21, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAA ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday in downtown Punxsutawney for its newest salon, Blush Beauty Bar....
View ArticleGroundhog Club holds annual Hogtober Fest
By: Nick LaBelleStaff Writernlabelle@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, June 23, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured here are some of the judges for the home brew beer contest at the Hogtober Fest on Saturday...
View ArticleGarden Club ready for Weeding Wednesday
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, June 24, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAAttention all weeds! Prepare to be pulled out by the roots as the Punxsutawney Garden Club will hold its...
View ArticleAll-Stars Update: Double-header in Punxsy Tuesday
Staff WriterMonday, June 24, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PASoftball All-Stars to play double-header Tuesday (June 25): With both of Punxsy’s softball All-Stars teams — Minor and Major — set to play (June 25) at...
View ArticleFirefighters Parade rolling in this weekend
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, June 25, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PADespite the rumors to the contrary, the Punxsutawney Firefighters Parade will take place this Saturday...
View ArticlePlayhouse celebrates 31 Pre-K graduates at ceremony
Staff WriterFriday, June 28, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPlayhouse Children’s Center held a Pre-K Graduation Ceremony for 31 students moving on to kindergarten on the evening of Tuesday, June 19, in the...
View ArticleFirefighters Parade kicks off Groundhog Festival
By: Larry McGuireStaff WriterSunday, June 30, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe 65th annual Groundhog Festival began this weekend on the heels of the Punxsutawney Firefighters Parade. (First photo) Winning first...
View ArticleDiaper Derby, Tot Trot highlight Groundhog Fest Day 2
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, July 1, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Groundhog Festival was in full swing Monday, with two annual favorites leading off the day: the...
View ArticleTeddy Bear Parade among Tuesday's Groundhog Festival events
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, July 2, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA(First photo) It was the annual Teddy Bear Parade on Tuesday at the 2019 Groundhog Festival, sponsored...
View ArticleFireworks light the night sky over Punxsy
Staff WriterThursday, July 4, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PASome things go out with a bang, but in Punxsy, the 2019 Groundhog Festival turned toward its final few days with a bang, as the annual fireworks show...
View ArticleIntroducing the Groundhog Fest Pedal Tractor Pull winners
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, July 5, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA(First photo) Pictured are the winners in the Groundhog Festival Pedal Tractor Pull for girls ages four...
View ArticleOne last look back at the Groundhog Festival
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, July 7, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAWhile the Groundhog Festival came to a close on Saturday, there was still plenty of fun to be had throughout...
View ArticleRemodeled McDonald's holds ribbon cutting
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, July 8, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured is Gene Puskash, owner of McDonald's in Punxsutawney, cutting the ribbon with members of the...
View ArticlePASD providing free summer lunches at two locations
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, July 9, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA(First photo) Pictured here is a group of kids enjoying a free lunch at the Free Food Program at the...
View ArticleFirefighters face off in pump contest
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, July 11, 2019ROSSITER, PAThursday evening, firefighters competing in the Indiana County Fire Chiefs’ Association’s 15th annual...
View ArticleIndiana Hill bridge to reopen by Friday, July 19
Staff WriterFriday, July 12, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAKirby Starr, PennDOT project manager, said that as advertised, the Indiana Hill detour will end on Friday, July 19, and Route 119 will be open once...
View Article2019 Fair Queen and Court named
By: Nick LaBelleStaff Writernlabelle@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, July 14, 2019PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP, PAThe Jefferson County Fair held its annual pageant to select 2019’s fair royalty on Sunday....
View ArticleJefferson County Fair fully underway
Staff WriterMonday, July 15, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe Jefferson County Fair got underway on Monday, with plenty of action for all involved. Pictured here is a performance by Circus Stella, which...
View ArticleTetro sentenced to 21-80 years in child sex abuse case
Staff WriterMonday, July 15, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PABROOKVILLE — Summerville resident Glenn Tetro, co-founder of Brookville Behavioral Health, was sentenced to 21 to 80 years in a state correctional...
View ArticleThe fun continues at Jefferson County Fair
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, July 16, 2019PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP, PAThere was fun for all ages at Tuesday evening’s Jefferson County Fair at USA East Truck & Tractor...
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