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Large blaze destroys vehicle traveling on Pine Street

Published Tuesday, September 22, 2015

A fast-spreading blaze completely destroyed a vehicle that was traveling on Pine Street in Punxsutawney on Monday.

Side-by-side accident claims life of Punxsutawney man

Published Sunday, September 20, 2015

MCCALMONT TOWNSHIP — Punxsutawney-based Pennsylvania State Police have reported that a side-by-side accident on Blocks Road in McCalmont township in the early hours of Sunday morning claimed the life of a Punxsutawney man.

McBride, Team Martina pay visit to Punxsy

Published Friday, September 18, 2015

(First photo) Lisa’s Ladybugs and Team Martina teamed up for what proved to be quite a successful rummage sale on Friday afternoon.

Construction of new VFW building underway

Published Thursday, September 17, 2015

Construction has officially begun for the new VFW building, which will be located behind the old one on Maple Avenue in Punxsutawney. (Photo by Destiny Pifer/The Punxsutawney Spirit)

Update: Deputy coroner confirms identities of two men killed in cistern accident

Published Tuesday, September 15, 2015

PUNXSUTAWNEY — On Wednesday, Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder confirmed the identities of two men who were tragically killed in an accident at a cistern located on Mohney Road, just off No. 8 Road, in Perry Township, Punxsutawney.

Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center Opens

Published Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center officially opened its doors in Shanksville, on Sept. 10. To honor the 40 passengers and crew members who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center Complex was built.

Class of 1960 among those who celebrated life of Daly

Published Monday, September 14, 2015

"It's a Chuck thing," a Chuck Daly thing to be exact. On Saturday morning, members of the Class of 1960 and earlier classes met at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center to celebrate the life of Coach Daly, the boys' basketball coach from 1956 to 1963.

What's Happening This Week!

Published Sunday, September 13, 2015

The following meetings and events will be taking place this week in Punxsutawney and it's surrounding areas:
Monday—Punxsutawney School Board meeting at 7 p.m., Punxsutawney Borough Council at 7 p.m.;
Wednesday—Reynoldsville Borough Council meeting at 6 p.m.;

VIDEO: Today in History for September 11th

Published Friday, September 11, 2015

3rd Annual Northern Appalachian Folk Festival

Published Thursday, September 10, 2015

The 3rd annual Northern Appalachian Folk Festival will be held this Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12, in downtown Indiana. The festival will feature a variety of talented music groups, artists, workshops and children's activities.