Jefferson County
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Kids enjoy a day out of the classroom and attend life skills prom
Students from schools in Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk counties came together Monday for the annual Life Skills Prom. DuBois Area High School has been hosting the event for the last three years. "It's a great opportunity for kids from the other districts to meet one another, dance with one another ...
Local airport hopes to draw a crowd for International Learn to Fly Day
A small airport in Jefferson County is hoping to see a crowd on Saturday for International Learn to Fly Day. The event is being sponsored by Center Line Aviation and the Punxsutawney Airport Authority. Larry Straitiff, a flight instructor and founder of Center Line Aviation said now that he is ...
Fire destroys Amish family's Jefferson Co. home
A state fire marshal is investigating after a fire in Jefferson County destroyed an Amish family's home. The fire started just after 5 p.m. Thursday at the home of Melvin Coblentz in Henderson Township, just outside of Punxsutawney. Officials said damages are estimated at $250,000. No one was home at ...
Business will hold 2nd amendment rally in Punxsutawney
A local business will hold a 2nd amendment rally on Saturday. The Mahoning Valley Milling Co. will hold a rally between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday. Organizers said they have received a lot of feedback from customers who were interested in having a rally. Organizers said Speaker of the House ...
Attorney: Suspended Jefferson Co. policeman hasn't been told what code of conduct he's accused of violating
A hearing was held Thursday night with regard to a Jefferson County police officer suspended for allegedly violating a code of conduct, while the officer attempts to clear his name. Reynoldsville Officer Bruce Cramer remains suspended without pay. Borough council issued the suspension for what officials called violations related to ...
Suspected drug ringleader transported from New York for arraignment in Cambria Co.
A man described as the leader of a Cambria County drug ring was brought back to Pennsylvania on Wednesday to face charges. Police said George Lawrence was located by sheriff’s deputies in Jefferson County, New York. Cambria County detectives brought Lawrence back to Pennsylvania for his arraignment. The district attorney ...
Burglaries in Jefferson Co. keeping security installation companies busy
A security company in Jefferson County is staying busy due to recent burglaries
Athletes lace up for annual Special Olympics in DuBois
It was a fun day in the sun for those who participated in Special Olympics in DuBois. This year kicked off the 34th annual Special Olympics which was hosted by the DuBois Area School District. Schools and centers that attended were: Brockway, Brookville, Fayette Resources, New Story, Punxsutawney, Central PA ...
Police investigate rash of burglaries in Punxsutawney
Police in Punxsutawney are investigating a rash of burglaries that have happened over the last few weeks. Most recently police said Lily's Restaurant along West Mahoning Street was targeted. Authorities said at approximately 1 a.m. a male entered the restaurant. Lillian Cameron, the owner of the business said that the ...
Public encouraged to participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Police in our area are trying to keep prescription drugs off the streets as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Pennsylvania State Police, the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, Agency and the State Attorney General's Office are joining forces to accept any unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs ...
Traffic crash leads to arrest for parole violation in Cameron Co.
A Williamsport man is in jail after a crash led to his arrest. Police said 47-year old Edward Hill crashed his car Thursday evening on Route 120 in Shippen Township, Cameron County. Police said while they were investigating the crash, they discovered that Hill is wanted on a parole violation ...
High school senior gives back through her project
On Thursday afternoon, a medical helicopter landed in a large field at the Punxsutawney High School. There wasn't any emergency that required anyone to be life flighted anywhere. The helicopter was actually there as part of a school project. Every senior at Punxsutawney High School has to do a project, which is being displayed this ...
Brookville Equipment looks to do business with companies in South America
A marketing manager for a business in Jefferson County has returned from South America. Brookville Equipment was one of several companies across the state that attended Governor Tom Corbett's jobs first mission trip to Brazil and Chile. The group spent four days in Brazil and six days in Chile. "We've had interest ...
Local National Guardsman killed in Afghanistan, laid to rest in Clearfield Co.
Family and friends showed support Saturday for a fallen hero. Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Ruffner was originally from Punxsutawney. He died in the line of duty on April 9th when his Apache helicopter crashed in Afghanistan. His funeral was held Saturday morning in his hometown. Ruffner was buried at a ...
Local National Guardsman's funeral to be held Saturday
One of two Pennsylvania National Guard pilots killed earlier this month in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan will be laid to rest on Saturday. Funeral services for 34-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Ruffner will take place in Punxsutawney, where he was born. After the service, Ruffner will be buried in ...
Child Advocacy Center looks to expand facility and services it offers
Western PA Cares for Kids is the only child advocacy center in our northern coverage area. The center started as a vision of Jefferson County District Attorney, Jeffrey Burkett. Burkett said he came up with the concept in 2004, but it took until 2008 to make things happen. The purpose ...
Firefighters: Dryer started Jefferson Co. house fire
Firefighters said they believe a clothes dryer started a fire on Monday in Jefferson County. The fire started around 4 p.m. Monday at a mobile home on Orvetta Street in Punxsutawney. The fire was out in minutes but the home was destroyed. Punxsutawney Fire Chief Bryan Smith said a ...
Sykesville streets closed, school on lock down during suicide incident at local business
Several streets in Sykesville were closed Friday afternoon after an incident at a local business. State police said that shortly after 1 p.m. they were called to the area of Ideal Products Inc. along Main St. Officials said they received a call that someone was inside of the store alone, ...
Jefferson County Flood Watch
Emergency crews in Jefferson County talk about the areas that they're concerned with during the flood watch.
Jefferson County Flood Watch
With a flood watch issued for Elk, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, six news wanted to find out if there was a certain area that concerned officials. The Jefferson County EMA Director Tracy Zents says that low lying areas continue to catch his attention, especially because several creeks in the county ...
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