Albion United Methodist Church catches fire Monday evening
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, November 11, 2019ALBION, PAPictured are area firefighters fighting a fire in the Albion United Methodist Church at 164 Clawson St.,...
View ArticleNew council member Bill Williams sworn in
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, November 12, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured is new Punxsutawney Borough Council member Bill Williams being sworn in by Judge Douglas...
View ArticleStonbraker to play softball at Pitt
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comThursday, November 14, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPAHS softball player Madison Stonbraker has signed with the University of Pittsburgh on Thursday...
View ArticleLocal group working on banner program to honor veterans
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comFriday, November 15, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAMembers of the Lemon Drops survey the sample American Hero Banner featuring Cpl. Leif Allen Perry,...
View ArticlePunxsy Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2019
Staff WriterSunday, November 17, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured here is the Punxsutawney Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019. They are: (from left) David Constantino; Brenda Scarantine, accepting for Jim...
View ArticleKing Cobra members bring home awards from karate championship
By: Rose JamesStaff Writerrjames@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, November 18, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThree members of King Cobra Karate recently participated in the 47th annual PA Karate Championship....
View ArticleMulberry Square launches 2019 Angel Tree campaign
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, November 19, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured are (front) Carol Rentko; (back, from left) Vickie Amundson, activities director at...
View ArticleKnights of Columbus continuing traditional bear season breakfast
Staff WriterWednesday, November 20, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured here are members of Knights of Columbus No. 452, SS.C.D., as they are preparing for a bear season breakfast this Sunday in Wienker Hall....
View ArticleBreaking: Pisarcik pleads no contest, receives two years probation
Staff WriterThursday, November 21, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PABROOKVILLE — Former Jefferson County sheriff's deputy and one-time mayor of Sykesville, Kyle Pisarcik, 25, entered a plea of no contest to a...
View ArticleDiem set to play in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC
By: Zak LantzStaff WriterFriday, November 22, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAMany have watched the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television — far fewer have had the opportunity to be an active...
View ArticleNo injuries as fire envelopes Rossiter area residence/camp
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, November 24, 2019CANOE TOWNSHIP, PAA home that was used as a camp was totally destroyed in a large fire that could be seen many miles...
View ArticleRoute 119 accident claims life of Marion Center man
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, November 25, 2019NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP, PAThe Perry Township and Punxsutawney Lindsey Fire companies responded to a two-vehicle...
View ArticleHome for the Holidays parade coming to town
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, November 26, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAEverybody loves a parade, right? It’s time to get ready and set for the official kickoff to the...
View ArticleLight Up Brookville dazzles residents with some holiday cheer
Staff WriterFriday, November 29, 2019BROOKVILLE, PAWith Thanksgiving — and all the delicious food and fellowship that came with it — now in the rearview mirror, the holiday season has officially begun,...
View ArticleHome for the Holidays parade rings in Christmas season
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comSunday, December 1, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe weather was on the cold but dry side, which made for a successful Home for the Holidays parade...
View ArticlePennsylvania Game Commission investigating animal cruelty incident
By Larry McGuire, Of The SpiritMonday, December 2, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPUNXSUTAWNEY — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced on Sunday that it was beginning the investigation into a video that has...
View ArticleNeals hosting Holly Tour stop in Trade City
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comMonday, December 2, 2019TRADE CITY, PAIt’s a country Christmas in Trade City at Dave and Kathy Neal's house, as they are one of the hosts of...
View ArticlePunxsutawney school board holds reorganization
By: Larry McGuireStaff Writerlmcguire@punxsutawneyspirit.comTuesday, December 3, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PASeen here is the 2019-2020 Punxsutawney Area School board, following the reorganization meeting held...
View ArticleIn light of animal cruelty incident, PETA stresses need to teach compassion...
Staff WriterThursday, December 5, 2019BROOKVILLE, PAIn response to a video that recently circulated on social media involving the abuse of an injured whitetail deer, PETA — People for the Ethical...
View ArticlePAHS honors 27 students with NHS induction
By: Amy Jo ParenteStaff WriterThursday, December 5, 2019PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured are the students who were newly inducted into the National Honor Society on Thursday at the Punxsutawney Area High...
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