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State police in Punxsutawney conducting DUI checkpoint

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State police in Punxsutawney conducting DUI checkpoint

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Punxsutawney Area Hospital Showcases New Emergency Department

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Punxsutawney Area Hospital Showcases New Emergency Department

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — Punxsutawney Area Hospital unveiled its new Emergency Department yesterday, Thursday, June 12, marking the completion of the first phase of a $25 million expansion project. The hospital hosted an open house to introduce the community to the new facility. According to hospital officials, the Emergency Department is the initial stage of a four-phase comprehensive project. Funding for the endeavor has come from various don…See the Story

Punxsutawney Area Hospital Showcases New Emergency Department

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Punxsutawney Area Hospital Showcases New Emergency Department

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — Punxsutawney Area Hospital unveiled its new Emergency Department yesterday, Thursday, June 12, marking the completion of the first phase of a $25 million expansion project. The hospital hosted an open house to introduce the community to the new facility. According to hospital officials, the Emergency Department is the initial stage of a four-phase comprehensive project. Funding for the endeavor has come from various don…Read Article

Custody Dispute Leads to Highway Confrontation, Charges for Rossiter Man

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A 22-year-old Rossiter man faces multiple charges after allegedly blocking and following a vehicle containing his child and the child’s mother following a custody dispute, borough police said. Crist M. Coblentz was charged on June 9 with disorderly conduct and traffic violations after a June 6 incident in Punxsutawney, according to a criminal complaint filed by Punxsutawney Borough Police Officer Alex Hallowell. Police …Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney Read Article

Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Young Girl in Jefferson County

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) – A social media broadcast led to an investigation resulting in multiple felony charges against a 23-year-old Clarion County man for alleged sexual offenses against a minor. The investigation began Monday when a parent brought the victim to the Punxsutawney Police Department to file a report, according to court documents. Jeremy R. Harris, of Shippenville, faces twelve charges, including multiple counts of indecent assaul…Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney See the Story

We Care Pregnancy Center offers 'help, hope and healing for women'

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PUNXSUTAWNEY — The “We Care” Pregnancy Center provides “help, hope and healing” for women facing an unexpected pregnancy. While that mission usually entails preventing an abortion it can also mean giving a newborn a new home.Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney Read Article

Clayton Craig Snyder Jr.

Clayton Craig Snyder, Jr., 80, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 28, 1945, a son of the late Clayton Craig Snyder, Sr. and Elizabeth (Pistorius) Snyder. Following his graduation in 1963, Clayton went to the United States Marine Corps and honorably served two tours in the Vietnam War as a field radio operator. On April 20, 1968, he married the …Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney Read Article

Robert Eugene “Bob” Umbaugh

Robert “”Bob”” Eugene Umbaugh, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2025, at the Embassy of Hillsdale Park. He was born at home in Armstrong County on September 26, 1945, a son of the late Wilbert Luther “”Shine”” Umbaugh and Janet Larina (Shreckengost) Umbaugh. Prior to his illness, he worked at Jackson China and as a mechanic at Umbaugh’s Sales and Service. Robert faced each day with remarkable grace. The love and care he rece…Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney Read Article

Dr. John E. Quatroche

Dr. John E. Quatroche, 103, died on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home. He was born May 2, 1922, in St. Marys a son of the late Eleanor (Testine) and Angelo Quatroche. He was the last remaining member of his family. On November 24, 1955, he married Eileen F. (Zitzler) Quatroche, who survives. They were married for 69 years. Dr. Quatroche served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII from 1944 to 1946 as a pilot with the 43rd Troop Carrie…Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney Read Article

Chucks rout Bison for 4th straight D-9 title

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DUBOIS — The Punxsutawney and Clearfield baseball teams played an instant classic just over a week ago to end the regular season in Punxsy — a 10-inning thriller that saw the Chucks win 5-4 in walk-off fashion in a game…Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney See the Story

State Police Calls: Jail Threat, Vehicle Chase, and Debit Card Theft

Punxsutawney-based State Police dealt with a range of incidents, including a threat made inside the Jefferson County Jail, a fleeing suspect in a side-by-side vehicle, and a theft involving a stolen debit card number. A threat incident was reported at the Jefferson County Jail when a 32-year-old inmate claimed another inmate had threatened to shank him. Troopers responded to the call around 5:17 p.m. on May 18. The investigation is ongoing. On M…Punxsutawney · Punxsutawney Read Article

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