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PSP: Punxsy man admits to inappropriately touching juvenile
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Jefferson County say a Punxsutawney man is facing charges, accused of molesting a female juvenile at a residence in Perry Township. Troopers say they were contacted in April after the victim reported that 40-year-old Patrick Hughes had touched her inappropriately. According...
Volunteer Opportunities Available at Watershed Books
BROOKVILLE, Pa. — Community Action, Inc. (CAI) welcomed Watershed Journal (Watershed Books) in Brookville as a new AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) station in Jefferson County. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP is one of the largest volunteer efforts in the nation engaging people aged 55 and older in...
Two from Elk County charged after toddler swallows cannabis
RIDGWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two people from Ridgway are facing criminal charges after a toddler allegedly digested cannabis while in their care. Officers with the Ridgway Boro Police Department responded to a call on the 700 block of Front Street March 30 for a two year old “not acting like their self.” Police said that […]
Punxsy Man Loses Control of Car, Slams into Tree in Gaskill Township
GASKILL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Punxsutawney man lost control of his car on Wednesday afternoon and crashed into a tree off Winslow Road in Gaskill Township. According to a recently released report by Punxsutawney-based State Police, the crash happened around 4:36 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, on Winslow Road, in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County.
Interstate line painting to take place in Clearfield, Centre County
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding drivers that recessed line painting on portions of Interstates 80 and 99 will continue next week. The painting will be in Centre, Clearfield, and Clinton Counties, furthering a project that began on June 3. This work will improve visibility of pavement markings and enhance safety for […]
Clearfield County townships holds discussion on ATV, UTV on roadways
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pike Township supervisors held a discussion on Wednesday centered around ATVs and UTVs on roadways. The meeting, which started at 4:30 p.m., was open to the public and encouraged everyone to express their opinions on opening up roads for off-road vehicle use. Supervisors said that they believe the shift […]
Punxsy Man Charged After Allegedly Harassing Individuals in Punxsutawney Borough
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is facing harassment and related charges following a dispute in Punxsutawney Borough Tuesday evening. Court records show the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 31-year-old David Edward Pierce Jr., of Johnsonburg, in District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock’s office on Wednesday, June 5.
In rural Pennsylvania, crypto mining offers a lifeline for dying gas wells
The situation adds to the growing concern about a potential surge in bitcoin mining — and its potential to increase air pollution — throughout Pennsylvania. Across the country, crypto mining is blamed for producing millions of tons of carbon dioxide and consuming vast amounts of electricity — more than some entire countries. The post In rural Pennsylvania, crypto mining offers a lifeline for dying gas wells appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Hollidaysburg, BEA & DuBois Central Catholic represent the 814 in championships
Plenty of headlines circle Thursday and Friday’s PIAA state championships as three area teams chase titles. Hollidaysburg, Bald Eagle and DuBois Central Catholic are all in action Thursday and Friday from Penn State’s Medlar and Beard Fields. BASEBALLHollidaysburg vs. Governor Mifflin Class 5A | Friday 6/14, 4:30 p.m. at Medlar Field In Class 5A, Hollidaysburg […]
Munson announces 2024 Summer Arts Festival; accepting sidewalk art submissions
UTICA — Munson’s Summer Arts Festival, the area’s longest-running summertime celebration of arts and community, kicks off Saturday, July 13, with the Munson Car Show and Fountain Elms Invitational and runs through Sunday, July 21. Engaging demonstrations, crafts for kids, concerts, and the Sidewalk Art Show will...
Closure Announced for Main Street Railroad Crossing in Brockway
BROCKWAY, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is announcing a closure on Route 28 (Main Street) Brockway, Jefferson County as Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad will be replacing a railroad crossing beginning June 17 at 6:30 a.m. through June 21, at 6:30 p.m. The closure will...
Pennsylvania technical school closing after 80 years
After 80 years in operation, Triangle Tech, a Pittsburgh-based school with six locations including in DuBois, announced that it’s closing. In a news release, the technical school pointed to the COVID pandemic, changes in the industry, government regulations and declining enrollments. About 20 of the school’s remaining 110 staff...
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