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🌱 How a new tower near Punxsutawney could improve 911 response

What's up Punxsutawney! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new tower near Punxsutawney could improve 911 response
  • How Punxsutawney police helped crack a 39-arrest regional drug case

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jefferson County Eyes New Emergency Managment Facility as Upgrades Continue (gantnews.com) — Jefferson County officials are moving ahead with major 911 and emergency management upgrades, including a costly new radio tower site near Punxsutawney that improves coverage and reliability. A new EMA/911 center is being planned with federal funding, and by 2029 Jefferson County’s dispatch system will be integrated into a 10‑county regional network to cut costs and boost backup support.
   

• Homeless Woman Steals Jewelry, Other Items (gantnews.com) — Punxsutawney Borough Police were among several agencies in a major year-long drug investigation that previously led to 39 arrests, and one of those defendants now faces new burglary and theft charges in Clearfield County. A homeless woman allegedly stole thousands of dollars in jewelry and personal items from a Hyde residence while the homeowner was jailed, with witnesses describing drugs, a storage unit, and plans to sell the goods.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for McDonald's Team Members - Golden Opportunities in Punxsutawney. Apply here.
  • Pilot Company posted a job opening for Deli Production Team Member in Brookville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Punxsutawney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reynoldsville

  • Reynoldsville Woman Who Claimed Voices Directed Her to Barracks Accused of Assaulting Police Officers (gantnews.com)

Brookville

  • Daycare Disturbance, Bad Checks Lead to Charges Filed by Brookville Police (gantnews.com)
  • Jenny Walton's World: Her New Book, Miuccia Prada, and a Fixer-Upper in Tuscany (whowhatwear.com)
  • Reverend John R. Hindman, Hermitage, PA (wkbn.com)

DuBois

  • Locals invited to ‘Walk with a Doc' in DuBois (wtaj.com)
  • Mercy Family Health Reopens in DuBois PA - Pediatric Gut Health Focus (businessinsider.com)

Ok Punxsutawney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Punxsutawney

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Punxsutawney

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.