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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 ...
Teachers buying and selling lesson plans
When the classrooms are empty teachers are hard at work planning the days lessons. “You have to put yourself in their shoes. They're coming into your class, you only get them an hour a day; so what do you want them to get out of it?” said fifth grade teacher Kayla Erwin. ...
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 ...
Clearfield Co. leaders excited about prospect of microbrewery
The microbrewery industry has been on the rise over the last several years. In fact, according to The Brewers Association, nationwide 123 more microbreweries have opened in 2012, compared to 2011. Two men from the area, have done their homework and are turning what was once a hobby into a ...
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 ...
DuBois professor talks about home country of South Korea
For many people, if you ask them whether they would like to go to South Korea to explore, some might say yes, but others, not so much. "Around this time? No," said Dana Smith, a student at Penn State DuBois. Others seem to agree. Ben Park is an associate professor ...
DuBois city council votes for water monitors
Monday night, the DuBois City Council voted to start having monitors in two creeks in order to measure if any kind of chemical is in the water. DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio says the two creeks are Anderson and Montgomery, which provide the residents of DuBois with their drinking water. ...
Community gathers to remember shooting victim
Family and friends gathered Friday night in Philipsburg to remember Traci Raymond Miscavish who police said was killed by her estranged husband at a grocery store in Clearfield County on week ago. It was an emotional night for those who attended the candle light vigil for Miscavish. Police said ...
Town square project moving forward in Brookville
A few years ago, Historic Brookville Incorporated (HBI) came up with the idea of taken the open space next to the Jefferson County Courthouse and making it a town square. A new park area, with a fountain plaza, memorial walk, and just a place to sit out and enjoy the ...
2 hurt when car hits Clearfield Co. home
State police said two people are hurt an overnight crash in Clearfield County after a car hit a house. Police said it happened around 1:45 Friday morning on Main Street in Coalport, Beccaria Township. No one inside the house was hurt. The resident of the house told 6 ...
Funeral For Fallen Marine
A DuBois native who graduated high school one year ago, was laid to rest Thursday morning after him and six other Marines were killed in a training exercise last week in Nevada. Saint Michael the Archangel was the gathering place Thursday morning for friends and family to pay their respect ...
Candle Light Vigil Held For Elk County Teen
Friends and family of 18 year old Alyssa Forsyth gathered Wednesday night at Sandy Beach Park in Ridgway for a Candle Light Vigil to honor the teenager, who police say was killed just days ago. The event started at eight, but people were filtering in by the car loads long before ...
Punxsutawney Phil's handler takes blame
Just about two months ago, the worlds most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged from his burrow and alerted his handler Bill Deely that he didn't see his shadow meaning that spring was close. The crowd cheered the news and thought of wamer days ahead; only there was a mistake. "I ...
DuBois school board hears arguments from parents, students against closing school
Parents and students in DuBois spoke out Thursday with regard to the possibility of Highland Elementary School closing. The school board held hearing to give people a chance to speak their minds. From parents who have children at the school to students who could barely reach the microphone, supporters stepped ...
Family Of Fallen Marine Thanks Community For Support
Josh Martino's mother Karen Perry says she's still not ready to go on TV, but tells us off camera that she wants to thank those in the DuBois area for their continued support they have given the family. Perry explains that the community has gone above and beyond to offer ...
Pastor, wife arrested on accusations of starving child
A pastor at an Elk County church and his wife were arrested after their adopted 9-year-old daughter ran away from home claiming she was being starved. Mount Jewett residents Mark and Susan Hooper were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of children. Both were free Thursday on $25,000 bond ...
Family, friends react to Clearfield Co. Marine's death
A Clearfield County family is mourning the death of their son this week during a military exercise in Nevada. Josh Martino, 19, a 2012 graduate of Dubois High School, was one of seven Marines killed in the training exercise. A lifelong friend says Martino was a fun-loving person who worked ...
Police Departments On DUI Watch This Weekend
Saint Patrick's Day has become one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. However, it can also be a very big party day. Which means, law enforcement stays busy. As a result of the hustle and bustle St. Patty's Day brings, police are upping their staff. It's not ...
Penn State DuBois Gets National Recognition
Most colleges encourage their students to participate in activities outside of the classroom. Professors and advisors agree it helps a student learn, and maybe even find themselves. Penn State DuBois is no different, but the one area the campus really prides itself on is community service. Over the years, thousands of students took time out ...
After school programs to stay at library
For many people, a library is just a place for books, but for kids in Summerville, Jefferson County, it's the place to go after school. "I have three boys, they love to come down here and play on the computers, read the books, play with the toys and hang out ...
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