Gov. Wolf, Religious Leaders Encourage Alternate Forms of Religious Gatherings
Staff WriterSaturday, April 4, 2020 HARRISBURG – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as significant religious holidays approach in the coming weeks, Governor Tom Wolf and religious leaders from across the...
View ArticleThe Latest: Jefferson County now one of three in PA with no confirmed...
Staff WriterSunday, April 5, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAThe latest stats on the spread of COVID-19 in the state of Pennsylvania were released at noon on Sunday, and at this time, Jefferson County is one of...
View ArticleThe Latest COVID-19 Updates (April 5)
Staff WriterSunday, April 5, 2020The latest from the Associated Press: WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says there a very good chance the new coronavirus “will assume a seasonal nature” because it is...
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Plow Day cancelled, but the plowing goes on!
Staff WriterMonday, April 6, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAYou’ve heard the expression “the show must go on,” but it’s also true in many fields that “the work must go on.” This time of year is a busy one for...
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Sheriff’s Department says “Bring on the bunny”
By Larry McGuire, Of The SpiritTuesday, April 7, 2020 BROOKVILLE — If you were wondering if the Easter Bunny was going to make an appearance this year, even with COVID-19 limiting activities, the...
View Article5 things to know today - that aren't about the virus
By The Associated PressWednesday, April 8, 2020A daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today from the Associated Press:1. TRUMP SHAKES UP PRESS...
View ArticleThe Latest COVID-19 Updates (April 8)
Wednesday, April 8, 20208:45 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance for essential workers as it takes a small step toward reopening the country. The...
View ArticleSanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
By WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWednesday, April 8, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party's establishment lined...
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Familiar "face" in Frostburg
Staff WriterWednesday, April 8, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAShirley Sharp submitted this photo, along with the following information: With "shelter in place" being the norm for residents of the Punxsutawney...
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Focusing in on Perspective: The Small Things
Staff WriterThursday, April 9, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA(Editor’s Note: The Spirit staff is dedicated to providing our readers with relevant and interesting news — both virus-related and not. This regular...
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Easter Bunny staying in town on Sunday
Staff WriterFriday, April 10, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured is the Easter Bunny who, after he's done delivering baskets, will make an appearance at Lindsey Fire Company on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
View ArticleThe Latest COVID-19 Updates (April 11)
Staff WriterSaturday, April 11, 20207 p.m. -- The latest from the Associated Press: LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The city of Louisville cannot halt a drive-in church service planned for Easter, a federal judge...
View ArticlePope urges solidarity on an Easter of both joy, virus sorrow
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated PressSunday, April 12, 2020 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called for solidarity the world over to confront the "epochal challenge" posed by the coronavirus pandemic, as...
View ArticleGov. Wolf joins Govs. Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont, Carney, Raimondo to announce...
Staff WriterMonday, April 13, 2020 Harrisburg, PA – Recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey...
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Jefferson County EMS gets much-needed donation
Staff WriterTuesday, April 14, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAAt the Punxsutawney Walmart, members of Jefferson County EMS recently received an ear thermometer donated by Walmart. Pictured are (from left) Andrew...
View ArticleThe Latest COVID-19 Updates (April 15)
Staff WriterWednesday, April 15, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA9:30 a.m. -- The Latest from The Associated Press: TOKYO — Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announced an 800 billion yen ($7.5 billion) emergency economic...
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Through Your Eyes: Send us your photos!
Staff WriterWednesday, April 15, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAAs a distraction from COVID-19, The Spirit has been inviting readers to submit some of their favorite photos — taken recently or in the past — and...
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Through Our Eyes: Red-winged blackbirds
Staff WriterThursday, April 16, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAAll this time spent inside have you feeling like you need to scream? I'd say this red-winged blackbird knows how you feel! Spirit editor Zak Lantz...
View ArticlePASD announces plans through end of year
Staff WriterFriday, April 17, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAIn a letter addressed to the parents and students of the Punxsutawney Area School District, Superintendent Thomas Lesniewski announced a number of...
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BRAVFC to provide pick-up service for those in its service area
By Larry McGuire, Of The SpiritFriday, April 17, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PABIG RUN — If you need a hand and you live in the Big Run Area Volunteer Fire Company's service area, they would like to give you...
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