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Why a thorny union of two Pa. municipalities can still succeed despite lack of legal remedy
The ongoing consolidation between DuBois and Sandy Township is only the second one in Pennsylvania after lawmakers standardized the process. It has shown the limits of state law.
PSP: Explosive device found during waterline repairs in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police said while digging up a water line for repairs, Rush Township employees stumbled upon a blasting cap, also known as a detonator. Troopers determined the blasting cap had been left behind and buried during the construction of the water line years ago. Employees found the cap around 12:30 […]
DuBois police called for knife attack, man claims he was home reading his bible
DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — DuBois police said they were called for a knife attack only for the man accused to claim he was sitting in his apartment reading the bible. The suspect, 31-year-old Henry Fuller, of DuBois, was accused of chasing two men with a knife after he was heard arguing with a woman in […]
Teen found driving stolen vehicle, crashed into building in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — An 18-year-old and a teen were arrested overnight after allegedly stealing a vehicle and crashing into a building, Clearfield Regional Police said. Ezekiel Mayhew, 18, of Clearfield, and an unnamed juvenile from Philipsburg were driving what was discovered to be a stolen vehicle just after midnight, April 29. Police said they […]
GANT: Houtzdale Man Gets State Prison for Groping Woman
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (GANT) – A Houtzdale man will be spending time in state prison for groping a woman at a party. (This article was provided by our News Partner GantDaily.com.) Police say Gregory Shawn Kay Jr., 46, put his hand between the legs of a woman while she was bent over at a Houtzdale residence on Aug. 17, 2023. He was immediately told to leave the party but he refused.
Punxsutawney Groundhog Club asking for public's help in naming baby groundhogs
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa (WJAC) — The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club is asking for the public's assistance in naming Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis' new babies. The world’s most famous groundhog became a father in March after his mate, Phyllis, gave birth to two baby groundhogs. Now, the Inner Circle is inviting...
State Police Calls: Local Man Jailed for PFA Violation; Criminal Mischief in Young Twp.
Area state police responded to the following incidents:. Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois responded to a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order violation that took place on Dutchtown Road in Winslow Township, Jefferson County on the evening of April 27, 2024. The incident, which was reported at approximately 4:11 PM, involved...
Hazardous waste collection events scheduled for Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority has announced that they’ll be hosting two events for residents to get rid of any hazardous waste. The electronic, televisions & household hazardous waste collection events will take place on Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The […]
Police: Punxsy Woman Throws Coffee Table at Scorned Lover During Argument
PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Punxsutawney woman was arrested for reportedly throwing a coffee table at her boyfriend during a domestic dispute. According to court documents, the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 30-year-old Amy Nicole Del Long, of Punxsutawney, in District Judge Jacqueline J. Mizerock’s office on Tuesday, April 23.
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