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2015 Relay For Life

Published Sunday, July 19, 2015

The 2015 Relay For Life event was held Saturday in Barclay Square. Cancer Survivors and caregivers came out to support Relay. After an eventful day full of fun and activities, survivors gathered for the survivor ceremony. Each received a gold medal for bravery and courage in the face of cancer.

Time to get your polka on!

Published Thursday, July 16, 2015

There couldn't have been more perfect weather for some polka in the park on Thursday night, as the Del Sinchak Band took the stage for the fourth installment of the 2015 Music in the Park series in Barclay Square.

DuBois Business College Hosting Kidz Daze Workshop

Published Thursday, July 16, 2015

The DuBois Business College is offering a Kidz Daze Workshop for kids ages 8-14, this Friday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop will allow kids to create projects using Microsoft Word and computerized photography programs.

Footprints for Hope 5K to kick off Relay For Life

Published Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The third annual Footprints for Hope 5K Run/Walk is being held this Saturday, July 18, at Barclay Square. Registration will be held from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at the Bingo tent in Barclay Square, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. The cost to register is $15 to register.

It's back! Relay For Life to return Saturday

Published Tuesday, July 14, 2015

The 2015 Relay For Life of Punxsutawney will be held from noon to 10 p.m. this Saturday in Barclay Square. Relay for Life is an annual event that recognizes cancer survivors, fighters and caregivers.

Juvenile hit by car

Published Monday, July 13, 2015

Punxsutawney Borough Police responded to a one-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at 5:03 p.m. Sunday at 412 East Mahoning St. and Tiona Street, Punxsutawney. According to reports from the scene, a juvenile pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on East Mahoning Street.

What's Happening This Week!

Published Sunday, July 12, 2015

The following meetings and events will be taking place this week in Punxsutawney and the surrounding areas:
Monday—First United Methodist Vacation Bible School 6 to 8:30 p.m. (all week long), School Board Voting meeting at 7 p.m., Punxsutawney Borough Council meeting at 7 p.m.;

VIDEO: Confederate Flag Removed from SC Statehouse

Published Friday, July 10, 2015

Jim Caviezel to accept the 2015 Harvey Award

Published Friday, July 10, 2015

Actor Jim Caviezel, who is known for his roles on "Person of Interest," "The Passion of Christ," "The Thin Red Line" and "The Count of Monte Cristo," has been selected to receive the 2015 Harvey Award, at the Chestnut Ridge Resort in Blairsville, PA, on Aug. 29.

Music in the Park returns after hiatus

Published Thursday, July 9, 2015

Rain and tornado warnings didn't dampen the moods of those who attended the second performance of the Music In The Park series Thursday evening in Barclay Square.