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Weekend News Update September 6, 2010
Drugs Found in I-890 Traffic Stop; Ridgway Man on Trial for Arson...
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Weekend News Update
Ridgway Man Charged with Arson and Attempted Homicide; Drugs, Fraudulent Credit Cards Found in Traffic Stop
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Human Remains still Unidentified in Indiana County
A coroner says a submerged barrel found Tuesday night in Indiana County did contain human remains, but that he's waiting for dental tests before he'll confirm and release the victim's identity.
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Driving Delays Expected early next week for DuBois Motorists
DuBois area drivers should expect nighttime delays next week as work continues on a countywide roadway project.
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Elk Hunting Licensesdrawing begins September 10th
The Pennsylvania game commission's public drawing for the 2010 elk hunting licenses will be available for view on a webcast beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 10th.
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In other news from the Pennsylvania Game Commission:
The deadline to submit an application for an elk guide permit is October 1st.
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I-80 Debate Continues
A hearing took place this week, to determine why Pennsylvania’s request to toll interstate 80 was rejected in Washington D.C.
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Taylor Park swimming pool in Brockway reviewing costs
Brockway council last night reviewed the future status of the Taylor Park swimming pool amid the extensive costs for repairs.
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Homicide Investigation Takes Place in Indiana County
State Police in Indiana County are in the midst of a homicide investigation, after what is thought to be human remains were found Tuesday night inside a barrel in a body of water.
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Elderly DuBois Woman Dodges Scam
Thanks to employees at Wal-Mart in DuBois, a 81 year old woman was prevented from being the victim of a scam.
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Clearfield and Jefferson County State Police Enforce Inspect
State Police "Crash" enforcement effort last week in Clearfield and Jefferson County took numerous vehicles off the road for inspections with several citations written.
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Political Debate over Marcellus Shale Drilling
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Dan Onorato says Republican rival Tom Corbett sees only the industry's side in the debate over natural-gas drilling in Pennsylvania.
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Democrats and Republication begin Campaign Season
Four new TV ads in Pennsylvania’s US. senate campaign began airing in the past week. The latest ad started Wednesday in the race between democrat Joe Sestak and Republican Pat Toomey.
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Drugs discovered on Transferred Prisoner
Drugs were discovered while police transferred a prisoner to the Jefferson County Jail Monday.
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Brookville Merchant Reports Stolen Merchandise
Items were reported missing from Finders Keepers on Main Street in Brookville.
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Man Cited for Outdoor Burning
A Brookville man was cited for outdoor burning along Jefferson Street in the borough.
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Verbal Altercation Turned Physical
A verbal argument turned physical for two women in the Curwensville borough last night.
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Home Burglary Takes Place in Cameron County
Several items were stolen from a residence in Shippen Township, Cameron County in the early hours yesterday.
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Single Vehicle Accident Injures Kittanning Man
A Kittanning man was airlifted to Pittsburgh yesterday evening due to injuries suffered in a single vehicle accident in Highland Township, Clarion County.
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DuBois City Police Ask for Help in Alleged Sexual Assault
Dubois City Police continue to ask for your help to find the man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 28-year-old female on Maple Avenue.
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Punxsutawney State Police Investigate Death
State police in Punxsutawney are investigating the death of a 47 year old Glasgow man.
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Missing Canoeist Found
Rescuers say two missing canoeist have been found. Authorities say search and rescue crews in Clearfield County located the man and woman shortly after 11am Sunday.
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Impending Natural Gas Tax
As part of the 2010-2011 State Budget agreement reached at the end of June between the state legislature and Governor Rendell.
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State Police Investigating A-T-V Theft
State Police in Punxsutawney are looking into the theft of a motor vehicle. According to reports a known 22 year old male from Rossiter stole an A-T-V belonging to a couple residents from Punxsutawney without their consent.
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PennDOT Closed for Holiday
PennDOT has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Saturday, September 4, and Monday, September 6 in observance of labor day.
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ATV Mishap Leaves 12 year old Boy Injured
A Punxsutawney boy collided with a car in an A-T-V accident over the weekend. The accident happened on Friday evening on Juneau Road in Canoe Township, Indiana County.
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Theft of Railroad Ties in Clearfield
State police in Clearfield are investigating the theft of railroad tracks from the Woodridge Coal Company in Clearfield.
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Assault and Burglary Charges for Osceola Mills Man
An Osceola Mills man is in the Center County Prison on Burglary charges and simple assault charges.
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Theft in Reynoldsville at American Legion Post 392
The American Legion Post 392 in Reynoldsville was broken into this past week.
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Record-Breaking Heat
New numbers confirm that the summer of 2010 was a record-breaking scorcher.
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Winter Baby Boom Projected
A blizzard baby boom could be coming to a hospital near you. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that many hospitals in the region are expecting a jump in the number of births in late October and the first half of November.
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Weekend News Saturday, August 28 2010
State Police Release Name of Deceased in Thursday Centre County Accident, Rimersburg Man Dies in Friday Collision in Clarion County, Penn State DuBois Names New Police Officer.
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One Vehicle Accident Turned Fatal
A one vehicle accident turned fatal in Philipsburg yesterday evening.
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State Grants to be Given for Abandoned Mine Cleanup
State Representative Sam Smith announced yesterday that 2 townships in Jefferson County will receive state grant monies to assist in the cleanup of abandoned mine sites.
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Report on Gas-Well Fire
At their regular August meeting, the Snyder Township supervisors were given a report on a gas-well fire that continues to burn just off Bundy Settlement Road.
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Police Investigate Burglary
Punxsutawney-based state police are investigating a burglary in Bell Township, Jefferson County.
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Identity Theft Under Investigation
A Clarion woman was the victim of identity theft this week.
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Health Officials Encourage Vaccinations
State health officials are encouraging parentsto make sure their children's vaccinations are up-to-date as school starts.
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DuBois School District Achieves Adequate Progress
The DuBois Area School District has once again acheived adequate yearly progress and is celebrating at all levels and in every building.
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Technology Award Given to DuBois School District
As technology moves to the future of learning, so does the level taught in the DuBois School District.
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Changes Coming to DuBois School District Lunch Menus
The amount of sodium in foods served to students in the Dubois School District will begin to change this year and even more so next year.
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Mackie Resignation Leaves Open Seat on Board
There is an open seat on the DuBois School Board.
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DuBois VFW to Honor Korean War Veterans
A ceremony to honor Korean War veterans will take place Friday morning at 10:00am at the DuBois VFW.
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DuBois Area Jaycees to Hold Rededication Ceremony
The DuBois Area Jaycees will hold a rededication ceremony with open swimming today from 4-7pm at The City Pool.
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Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Transportation Funding
Lawmakers in Harrisburg met this week to discuss a transportation funding proposal put forth by the Rendell Administration.
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Phillipsburg Man Arrested for Cross-Burning Involvement
A Philipsburg man has been arrested for his involvement in a cross-burning late Saturday night.
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Clearfield County Burglary Under Investigation
A burglary is under investigation by Clearfield-based state police.
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PA Finishes 18th in Race to the Top Competition
Governor Rendell says he's "very disappointed" that Pennsylvania lost out in the second and final round of the federal "Race to the Top" educational grant competition.
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Residents Concerned Over Rising Electric Prices
With the electric caps set to go off in January, many residents are wondering exactly how much their bill will be affected and what can be done to help lower costs.
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Monument in Downtown DuBois Subject of Displeasure
Displeasure continues over the appearance, size and location of the DuBois Area United Way monument in front of the former Pershing parking lot in Downtown DuBois.
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More Projects Discussed At City Council Meeting
Bids will be advertised for work regarding the city's water wells located in Sandy Township.
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Representative Smith Concerned About Transportation Proposal
House Republican leader Sam Smith expressed concern about the transportation funding proposal put forth by the Rendell Administration yesterday.
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Weekend News Update August 21, 2010
Summerville Woman Facing Charges on a False Report, Road Construction in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties...
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Lawsuit Filed Against Brookville Area Math Teacher
According to the Associated Press, the federal lawsuit filed late Wednesday says Brookville Area High School math teacher Karin Hetrick repeatedly molested the girl during the last school year, until the allegations surfaced in March.
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Verbal Argument Turns Physical
A verbal argument turned physical Wednesday and a Curwensville man was arrested.
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Clearfield Man Involved in Accident
A Clearfield man was involved in a traffic accident early this morning as he attempted to evade police.
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Burglary in Brady Township Undergoes Investigation
Several items were taken in a burglary at a residence in Brady Township, Clearfield County yesterday.
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Mulberry Square Receives Award
Mulberry Square elder care and rehabilitation center in Punxsutawney has been honored with receiving the 2009 Workforce Satisfaction Award.
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Permits May Stop Being Issued to Gas Drilling Companies
Pennsylvania's top environmental official says he will stop issuing permits to gas drilling companies that rack up too many regulatory violations.
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Pennsylvania Unemployment Increases
Unemployment increased in Pennsylvania to9.3 percent in July.
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Ridgway Man Faces Numerous Charges
State police say a man tried to burn down a home in Ridgway last week, a few hours after a fight with a man who lived there.
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State Police Making Progress in I-80 Fatal Accident
State police in Clearfield confirm they have made a positive identification of the Chinese citizens involved in a fatal car accident Monday on Interstate 80.
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Bilger’s Rocks Vandalism is Being Investigated
Officials are looking into vandalism at Bilger's Rocks in Clearfield County.
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BP Robbery Under Investigation
State police in Indiana County are looking for the person who robbed a BP gas station Tuesday evening.
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Rendell Says Fewer Employees Will be Laid Off
Governor Ed Rendell now says only about 100 Pennsylvania State employees - out of tens of thousands on the payroll - will have to be laid off this year.
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Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney to Receive Reward
Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney will be recognized this morning with the 2009 Workforce Satisfaction Award, from My Innerview, an independent research company.
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Comcast Responds to Complaints at Brookville Council Meeting
A representative of Comcast responded to several citizen complaints at last night's Brookville Council meeting.
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Two Arrested After Stealing Vehicle
Two people were arrested after they were found to be driving a stolen vehicle on I-80 yesterday afternoon.
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Burglary Under Investigation
A burglary is under investigation at a residence in Rose Township, Jefferson County.
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Criminal Mischief Under Investigation
Criminal mischief is being investigated at the heath township sportsman's club in Jefferson County.
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Vehicle Theft On the Rise
Vehicles are once again the target of thefts throughout the area.
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2011 United Way Campaign Under Way
The DuBois Area United Way yesterday kicked off their 2011 campaign.
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1 Dead and 6 Injured in I-80 Accident
One person is dead and six others were injured in a van accident yesterday afternoon on Interstate 80 in Clearfield County.
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Brookville School District Progresses in Test Scores
The Brookville Area School District earned Adequate Yearly Progress in all schools this year thanks to some significant gains in its PSSA test scores.
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Sandy Township Police Now Using Tazers
Tazers are the new weapon now being carried by Sandy Township police
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Clean Report For Sandy Township
The Sandy Township Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association was audited for the January of 2007 to December of 2008 with a clean report.
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Platt Road Work Continues
Work continues on the Platt Road bridge replacement project
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State Route 219 Will Have Restrictions During Maintenance
State Route 219 will have some restrictions next week, as the railroad crossing at the top of Liberty Boulevard in DuBois will undergo maintenance.
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DuBois Village is Expanding
The DuBois Continuum of Care community broke ground yesterday afternoon on a six million dollar expansion of the DuBois Village.
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Reward Offered Leading to Arson Arrest
Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in a case of arson in Elk County.
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Service Director Found Guilty of All Charges
Clearfield County’s former children, youth and family services director was found guilty of all charges against her Thursday.
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Glow in the Sky Causes Numerous 911 Calls
A glow in the sky Thursday night northeast of Brockway prompted residents to call 9-1-1 centers in three counties overnight.
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Indiana County Burglary Being Investigated
Punxsutawney State Police are investigating a burglary that took place over the weekend at a home in Canoe Township, Indiana County.
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Officials Trying to Determine Pennsylvania’s Mineral Rights
State conservation officials are trying to determine where Pennsylvania doesn't own mineral rights below state parks, meaning rules against natural gas drilling on park lands don't apply.
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Weekend News Headlines Saturday, August 14, 2010
Residents Call 9-1-1 in Three Counties after Seeing a Glow in the Sky Near Brockway, DEP issues Permit for Shawville Power Plant Discharge
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Man Charged With Brockway Shooting Will be Sent to Trial
A trial will be scheduled in Jefferson County court for the man charged with the shooting deaths of Brockway couple last April in their home.
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Brookville Youth Charged after Damaging Park
A Brookville youth is being charged with criminal mischief and disorderedly conduct in regard to damages at the Walter Dick Memorial Park.
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State Police Looking for Missing Teen
State police in Clearfield are looking for details on a missing teen.
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National Fuel’s 8-11 Day
Yesterday was recognized as 8-11 day, meaning the date in August but also the number to "call before" you dig to prevent accidental damage of underground utility lines.
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Rendell Insisting on Conditions Before Signing Bill
Governor Ed Rendell is insisting on environmental protections and landowner compensation requirements before he'll sign any bill that forces landowners to sell their below-ground natural gas rights.
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Grants Wanted to Help Families Pay for Private Education
Democratic candidate for governor Dan Onorato is calling for state grants to help some low-income families pay for private education.
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Preliminary Hearing Results in Trial
An Emporium man will face a trial following this morning's preliminary hearing charging him with the shooting deaths of Wayne and Vicki Shugar of Brockway.
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Numerous Camps Face Break-ins
Numerous camps have been the target of break-ins recently in Jefferson County.
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State Police Conduct Checkpoint
Punxsutawney State Police conducted a checkpoint strike force initiative checking 37 motorists throughout the day on Saturday.
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Rendell Hopes for Fewer Layoffs
Governor Ed Rendell says he now hopes fewer than 200 state employees will have to be laid off under this year's budget.
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Wine Vending Kiosks are Successful
The head of Pennsylvania’s state liquor agency says a test of two wine vending kiosks at supermarkets is going well and it's likely that 98 more machines will soon be approved for operation across the state.
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Help Lower Power Costs for You and Neighbors
United Electric cooperative is asking you today you do the electric shift, to help lower power costs for you and your neighbors.
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Fire Crews Respond to Structure Fire
DuBois fire crews responded to a call to a structure fire this morning just after 5:00 am.
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Meeting Concerning Marcellus Gas Full of Feedback
Reactions, comments and questions dominated last night's DuBois City Council meeting following Thursday's public hearing concerning Marcellus Gas drilling in DuBois.
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Texas Company Locating in PA to Control Natural Gas Problems
The associated press is reporting, Pennsylvania Environmental Regulators say a Texas company is locating an office in Bradford County to help control blowouts and other accidents at natural gas wells.
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