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Police arrest suspect in Elk Co. homicide
Police have arrested a man who they say is the main suspect in a homicide investigation in Elk County. Tuesday morning neighbors contacted 6 News after seeing police activity in Ridgway Township and Johnsonburg Borough. Neighbors said multiple police cars were in both locations throughout the day. During a news ...
Homicide investigation centered in Elk Co. town
Police cars surrounded an apartment building on First Avenue in Johnsonburg Tuesday afternoon as part of all police officials would say is “an ongoing Elk County homicide investigation.” 6 News reporter Brittany Boyer said a crime scene investigation van was parked near the building as officers were seen coming ...
Community college will open soon in Jefferson Co.
The first community college in the area will be opening this summer in Jefferson County. On Monday morning educators and local officials came together to discuss the future of Butler County Community College in Brockway. Currently, construction is underway at the former Brockway Glass building along Wood Street. "We are ...
Brookville police report high volume of scams
Police in Jefferson County told 6 News they are receiving numerous reports of scams. In particular, the Brookville Borough Police Department said, they are receiving at least one report every day involving a scam. Chief Ken Dworek said the most recent scam involved a man who was looking at nude ...
The Ritz Theatre is in danger of closing
The Ritz Theatre has been in downtown Clearfield since 1929. The nearly century old theatre has played hundreds of movies and thousands of guests have watched movies inside. Richard Knepp, the owner of the theatre told 6 News that it is in jeopardy of having to close for good. Knepp ...
2 charged in connection with Brookville teen's murder appear in court
It was more than two months ago when Devan Knapp was found dead inside her car in Millcreek Township, Clarion County. The 19-year-old Brookville woman was reported missing by her mother several days before. After a thorough investigation, Pennsylvania State Police charged two men, Shawn Carr and Joel Stark, in ...
Central PA Outdoor show kicks off on Friday
The Central PA Outdoor Show is back this year and organizers say it will be the best year yet. In February, the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg was cancelled after dozens of vendors pulled out of the show because organizers banned certain firearms from the event. Greg Hallstrom ...
DuBois native among those killed during training exercise in Nevada
Residents in DuBois are coming together to remember a local Marine who was killed during a training exercise in Hawthorne, Nevada. Family members confirmed with 6 News on Tuesday that 19-year-old Josh Martino of DuBois was killed on Monday night. The accident occured around 10 p.m. on Monday night at the Hawthorne ...
Local group that searches for lost treasure will be on national TV show
A local group from Clearfield County that searches for lost treasure will be on national TV Friday night. Finders Keepers was started by Dennis Parada and his son Kem. In the company's first two years they found three of the largest lost treasure sites in Pennsylvania. The group is most ...
Tanker rollover on I-80, kerosene leaks
A tanker truck crashed Friday morning on I-80 in Clearfield County, spilling thousands of gallons of kerosene. Emergency crews on scene tell 6 News the truck driver lost control of the tanker causing it to rollover around 7:50 a.m. in Union Township near westbound mile marker 104. They ...
Dog license sales keeping state dog wardens employed
Many municipalities across the state are proclaiming March as dog license awareness month. State officials said they have a goal of getting 100,000 dogs licensed in Pennsylvania by the end of the month. In Jefferson County there are more than 3,800 dogs that have not been licensed. At Tuesday afternoon's ...
Punxsutawney restaurant receives statewide award for community service efforts
A Jefferson County business is getting some statewide recognition for its community service efforts. Fox's Pizza Den in Punxsutawney recently received the Pennsylvania Restaurant Neighbor Award. The Restaurant Neighbor Award was created 15 years ago. It honors restaurants that have exemplified outstanding community service. Fox's was selected as a statewide ...
Benefit will raise money for longtime fire chief
If you live in Jefferson County or the surrounding area you probably have heard of or know John Scolese. Or...if you don't know him by his name you may know him as "Squeak." Scolese was the Reynoldsville fire chief for 18 years before trading his white hat to become more ...
Neighbors try to save man from burning home
Officials are seeking the cause of a house fire in Clearfield County on Thursday that claimed a man’s life. The fire was reported around 7:30 p.m. at a home on Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence Township. Police in Lawrence Township told 6 News, 54-year-old Brian Carns died in result of the ...
Consignment shop closes, donates final sales earnings to local humane society
It has been about a year since Richards Expressive Styles in Punxsutawney opened its doors. Michelle Richards and her daughter Sami decided the area needed a place for people to buy affordable name brand clothing. "We stayed with the name brand clothes because in the high schools the bullying is ...
Clearfield Co. district attorney addresses drug problem in the county
Clearfield County District Attorney Bill Shaw has been in office for nine years. Shaw says one of his top priorities is to find drug dealers and prosecute them to help put an end to drug sales in local communities. "There is a problem everywhere. I don't think you can look ...
2 suspects in drug dealing case arrested in DuBois
Two suspects in a drug dealing case in Clearfield County are in jail after a drug bust in DuBois. Officials said Vernon Duncan and Damon Seldon are facing multiple drug charges. According to the criminal complaint, an undercover agent made at least three purchases of marijuana from Duncan between Feb. ...
2013 Clearfield Co. fair lineup announced
The Clearfield County Fair & Park Board has announced the entertainment for the 153rd Clearfield County Fair. The fair will be held July 29 through Aug. 3. Performances include Brantley Gilbert on Friday, Aug. 2, legendary rock group Lynryd Skynrd on Wednesday, July 31 and budding music sensation Victoria Justice ...
Gateway Humane Society at capacity, local businesses start fundraisers to help
Employees and volunteers are working 24/7 at the Gateway Humane Society in Jefferson County. In Jefferson County there is no SPCA -- so unwanted animals and strays are taken to the facility in Falls Creek. Right now workers said they are at capacity and are the busiest they have been ...
Judge denies motion, allows doctor to open OBGYN practice
A hearing was held Thursday morning for a judge to determine whether or not a local doctor could open a new OBGYN practice. Dr. Gary Ott who owns Women's Care of Western Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against his former employee, Dr. Kelly Duckett. Duckett was employed at Women's Care from ...
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