Daily COVID-19 Updates (April 19)
Staff WriterSunday, April 19, 2020 HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 19, that there are 1,215 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing...
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Pennsylvania’s stay-at-home order extended to May 8
Staff WriterMonday, April 20, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAHARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced Monday that the statewide stay-at-home orders issued April...
View ArticleIran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
By AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL Associated PressWednesday, April 22, 2020 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it put the Islamic Republic's first military satellite into orbit,...
View ArticleDaily COVID-19 Updates (April 22)
Staff WriterWednesday, April 22, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAHARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., that there are 1,156 additional positive cases of COVID-19,...
View ArticleGov. Wolf: Phased Reopening Targeted to start May 8 in North-Central, Northwest
Staff WriterWednesday, April 22, 2020Harrisburg – Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday presented his detailed plan for reopening the commonwealth with a targeted May 8 start. The administration will...
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Marking a 99th birthday in style
Staff WriterWednesday, April 22, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured celebrating their grandmother Wanda Emhoff Smith's 99th birthday, with Wanda being chauffeured by Bob Evans in his 1954 Oldsmobile 98, are...
View ArticleWolf administration elaborates on data-driven reopening standard
Saturday, April 25, 2020 HARRISBURG -- In consultation with public health professionals and in an effort to simplify and to better capture growth, decline or stability, the Wolf administration has...
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Wolf announces May 1 statewide reopening of limited outdoor recreational...
Staff WriterMonday, April 27, 2020 HARRISBURG — To ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health, and in...
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Through Our Eyes: Sunsets
Staff WriterWednesday, April 29, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAHere at The Spirit, we understand that staying home isn’t always the easiest thing to do, and we’re thankful to all of you who are doing just that...
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2020 Punxsutawney Firefighters Old Home Week Parade cancelled
By Larry McGuire, Of The SpiritThursday, April 30, 2020 PUNXSUTAWNEY — The COVID-19 crisis has led to numerous schedule changes already this spring, and looking ahead to summer, there are lots of...
View ArticleThe Latest COVID-19 Updates (May 2) -- Jefferson County total up two cases
Staff WriterSaturday, May 2, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PANoon: HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 2, that there are 1,334 additional positive cases of...
View ArticleWolf Provides Business Guidance as Counties Move to Yellow Phase on Friday
Staff WriterMonday, May 4, 2020 Harrisburg, PA – To continue to limit the spread of COVID-19, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday provided guidance that details procedures businesses must follow to...
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SPLASH-SPONSORED ‘ESSENTIAL HEROES THANK YOU RIDE’ TO PARADE THROUGH TOWN
By Larry McGuire, Of The Spirit Tuesday, May 5, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA PUNXSUTAWNEY — During this time of social distancing and staying at home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are many...
View ArticleDaily COVID-19 Updates (May 6) -- One case added in Jefferson County
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 NOON -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 6, that there are 888 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to...
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PGC to manage Community Garden; 2020 applications available this week
Staff WriterWednesday, May 6, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPictured here at the Punxsutawney Community Garden are Butch Setree, greenhouse plant donor; Gloria Kerr, Garden Club president; and Rotary Club...
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Essential workers’ service honored with Thank You Ride
Friday, May 8, 2020In an effort to show appreciation to all of the essential workers who have kept working during the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders and citizens took to the streets to hold a...
View ArticleDaily COVID-19 Updates (May 10)
Sunday, May 10, 2020NOON -- Though the Pennsylvania Department of Health didn't hold a weekend press conference, the department did issue a release with updated statistics regarding COVID-19 and its...
View ArticleFelony charges not pursued, Brookville teen pleads guilty to cruelty of animals
Monday, May 11, 2020 BROOKVILLE — A Brookville teenager, 18-year-old Alexander Brock Smith, has entered a guilty plea to a second-degree misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals and to summary charges...
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Mayor Alexander proclaims National Hospital Week
Staff WriterTuesday, May 12, 2020PUNXSUTAWNEY, PAPUNXSUTAWNEY — On Tuesday, Punxsutawney Mayor Rich Alexander issued an official proclamation deeming this week National Hospital Week in the borough of...
View ArticleDaily COVID-19 Updates (May 13)
Staff WriterWednesday, May 13, 2020 HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 13, that there are 707 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the...
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