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Brockway woman charged with attempted murder after alleged shooting

1 day ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Matthew Triponey

REYNOLDSVILLE — A Brockway woman faces charges including attempted murder after she allegedly shot at another person inside a residence in Snyder Township, Jefferson County, on Wednesday. Christina Michelle Bundy, 48, was also charged with aggravated assault, a felony, as well as misdemeanor counts of simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. Charges were filed Wednesday at District Judge Inzana’s office in Reynoldsville.
Police: Clarion man targeted by 814 Pred Hunters sexually abused child in Punxsy

1 day ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Matthew Triponey

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A Clarion man targeted in an 814 Pred Hunters investigation in his hometown later confessed to having sexually abused a juvenile in Punxsutawney, borough police said in a court filing on Wednesday. The Punxsutawney Borough Police Department charged Jeremy R. Harris, 23, with three counts each of first-degree misdemeanor indecent assault, second-degree misdemeanor indecent assault, and third-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors.
Brookville among 33 PA high schools to earn awards for helping students register to vote

5 days ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Matthew Triponey

BROOKVILLE — The Brookville Area Jr./Sr. High School is one of 33 in the state of Pennsylvania to earn the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award for its efforts to help its student body register to vote. Brookville was the only Jefferson County high school to win the award, and was certified at the “gold” level.
George C. Brown Community Pool opening for the season Tuesday

5 days ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Larry McGuire

PUNXSUTAWNEY — “School’s out for the summer” — so says that famous song by Alice Cooper, and here in Punxsutawney the weather is starting to heat up. Coinciding with that is the opening Tuesday of the George C. Brown Community Pool. Alex Dobson, president of SPLASH (Save Punxy’s Local Area Swimming Hole), said so long as the water passes all the tests they will be open to the public today.
I-80 bridge project speed limit to be reduced to 60 mph

5 days ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Matthew Triponey

BROOKVILLE — The speed limit when traveling through the North Fork bridge project on Interstate 80 in Brookville will be reduced to 60 mph after county officials raised safety concerns. Tracy Zents, director of emergency services, made the announcement this week. The speed limit had been 70 mph.
FCOG Day Camp set for June 9-11

6 days ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Larry McGuire

PUNXSUTAWNEY — It’s always one of the earliest Vacation Bible Schools in the area and this year they’re bringing back the Day Camp at First Church of God in Punxsutawney/Young Township. Ashlynn Starr, camp director, said it is being held June 9, 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Punxsutawney First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive. “This year, the church will be using a camping theme and teaching children how to ‘Live It Out and Discover How to Love Like Jesus,’” Starr said.
Punxsy firefighters knock down vehicle fire at McDonald’s

6 days ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Larry McGuire

PUNXSUTAWNEY — All three Punxsutawney fire companies were dispatched to a vehicle fire endangering a structure in the alley behind McDonald’s at 102 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney, at 5 p.m. Sunday. Elk Run’s Ladder-30 and Central’s Engine-20-1 arrived on the scene to find a recreational vehicle with fire and smoke in the engine compartment, which they were able to knock down, keeping the fire from spreading to any nearby structures.
Weather Center gearing up for summer fun

1 week ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Larry McGuire

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Now that school is out for the summer, if you’re looking for something that your kids can do, how about visiting the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center? Lisa Waksmunski, Weather Center executive director, said that summer is just around the corner, and at the Weather Discovery Center they’re looking forward to some fun programs and fundraisers that they have planned for their visitors.
Oliver Twp. Fire Company announces new Tac 5 in service

1 week ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Larry McGuire

OLIVER TWP. —The Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company announced that their new TAC 5 is officially in service. Mike Coleman, Oliver Township Fire chief, said TAC stands for tactical which means it is set up to do a variety of emergency calls. “We can cut trees, cut cars, take care of medical calls, and it has air packs on it, its a truck that will do a little bit of everything,” Coleman said. “Plus, with a five man cab on it we can haul more manpower.”
Beta Sorority presents checks to local non-profits

1 week ago | punxsutawneyspirit.com | Larry McGuire

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A local women’s group continues to raise money for other groups. The Punxsutawney BETAS are a small group of women that do different fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for our community and other non-profit organizations that need help. Linda Bittle, BETAS president, said they’ve raised more money for non-profits in the area once again this year.