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PCS SENIORS GRADUATE, TURN PAGE TO THE NEXT CHAPTER

Published Thursday, May 26, 2016

Thursday evening, six Punxsutawney Christian School seniors proceeded down the aisle at the First United Methodist Church to end one chapter of their lives with graduation.

JOC sees nearly 20 speak in favor of Conrad, Protective Services

Published Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The Jeff Tech Joint Operating Committee (JOC) is awaiting further information in order to help it make a decision on a possible revote regarding the closure of the Jeff Tech Protective Services program and keeping Troy Conrad, the program's instructor, as a full-time instructor, instead of demoti

LOCAL FIRE STATIONS PAY TRIBUTE TO LONGTIME OLIVER TOWNSHIP FIREFIGHTER

Published Monday, May 23, 2016

Firefighters and fire apparatus from around the tri-county area bid farewell to fellow firefighter Martin G. Palmer of Oliveburg, former chief of the Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company, on Sunday at the fire hall. Palmer passed away last week in Pittsburgh.

Weeding Wednesdays begin this week!

Published Saturday, May 21, 2016

These Punxsutawney Garden Club members and many more are inviting anyone who’s interested to join them for Weeding Wednesdays, which will begin this week and will be held the fourth Wednesday of each of the warmer months to help keep the town beautiful.

The American Fitness Index just released their survey of the 50 healthiest metropolitan cities across the U.S. How does yours fare?

Published Friday, May 20, 2016

PAHS SENIORS HONORED AT CLASS NIGHT

Published Thursday, May 19, 2016

In celebration of their upcoming commencement, members of the PAHS Class of 2016 gathered for Class Night, an evening to recognize the seniors for their hard work and dedication to learning, on Thursday.

MAYOR ALEXANDER RECOGNIZES EMS, POLICE WITH PROCLAMATION

Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The employees of Jefferson County EMS and the Punxsutawney Borough Police were honored with a proclamation by Punxsutawney Mayor Richard Alexander, who proclaimed the week of May 22 to 28 as Emergency Medical Services and Police Week.

Conrad’s notice of demotion hearing recessed until June

Published Tuesday, May 17, 2016

The saga regarding the elimination of the Protective Services class at Jeff Tech continued on Monday, as the course instructor, Troy Conrad, was called to a hearing in front of the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) regarding his future status as a full-time instructor.

WELDING RODEO SHOWCASES STUDENTS’ METAL SCULPTING SKILLS

Published Monday, May 16, 2016

The third annual Jeff Tech Welding Rodeo was won by a group of students from the Clarion-Limestone Area School District.

The rodeo was sponsored by the Welding Technology Program at Jeff Tech, said John Smelko, Welding Technology instructor.

PACC PLAYS HOST TO CLINT BLACK CONCERT

Published Sunday, May 15, 2016

Legendary country musician Clint Black (pictured) performed in front of a full house on Sunday evening at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. (Photo by Destiny Pifer/The Punxsutawney Spirit)