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Founded in 1873, our daily paper, The Punxsutawney Spirit, along with its sister papers, Jefferson County Neighbors and Spirit Extra!, reach approximately 8,000 homes.

07/10/2025

PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP — You might notice that the Jefferson County Fairgrounds are looking a bit different ahead of 2025 Jefferson County Fair, kicking off this Sunday. Jefferson County Fair board secretary Toni Facchine said they have made some improvements over the past year in their vendor area and increased the amount of handicapped accessible parking that is available. Read the full story in Thursday's edition of The Spirit. You can get news like this delivered to you home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

07/10/2025

🦌 Big News for Pennsylvania Hunters! 🦌
Yesterday, Governor Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation officially repealing the state’s ban on Sunday hunting. This long-debated change opens up new opportunities for sportsmen and women across the Commonwealth.
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07/01/2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY- The Punxsutawney Chucks Varsity Baseball team’s Coy Martino signed a declaration of intent to play collegiate baseball for Mount Aloysius College (Division III), where he plans to major in physical therapy. This past season, Martino broke the Chucks’ Career Strikeouts record by throwing 184 in his time for Punxsy. Read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The Spirit or get news like this delivered to your home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

06/26/2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The excitement is beginning to build as the Punxsutawney Festival in the Park will get underway on Friday. Katie Laska, Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce president, said they are excited for opening night, which for the second year in a row is on Friday. Tim Krise, TDK Entertainment, will open the festival at half price with a cost of $10 per person to ride all rides all night.
Krise said that active and retired military and first responders ride for free. Laska said there are two bands on Friday, Mid-Life Crisis from 5 to 7 p.m. and the Moore Brothers from 7 to 9 p.m. all in Barclay Square. Read the full article in Thursday's edition of The Punxsutawney Spirit. Or get news like this delivered at home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

06/17/2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The borough of Punxsutawney released additional details on a pair of settlements council approved last month in response to a right-to-know request, including that one of them was with former borough manager Robert “Toby” Santik in the amount of $25,000.

The identity of the other former employee was not disclosed, but it was confirmed that the individual will receive a lump sum payment of $5,000, as well as a monthly pension benefit of $3,389.59. The borough will also pay the full portion of his health care premium cost until he reaches the age of 65.

Santik was fired in April 2023. He filed a civil action lawsuit on Dec. 11, 2024. Details from the settlement include that he filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission/Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

As part of the agreement, Santik will not make any disparaging or defamatory comments about the borough, including current and former employees and officials, among otherwise, and likewise the borough will not direct any employee to do the same. The borough also agreed to provide a neutral reference for Santik upon inquiry by prospective employers.

06/13/2025

YOUNG TWP. — The Punxsutawney area community got their first look at the brand new Punxsutawney Area Hospital Emergency Department during an open house that was held Thursday at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Read the full story in Friday's edition of The Spirit or get news like this delivered to your home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

06/03/2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY — When you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. That is how The Punxsutawney Spirit’s 2025 High School Teacher of The Year Christina Young, an art teacher at Punxsutawney Area High School, looks at her life. Young, who has been teaching for 16 years was presented with a certificate by Roque Carrasco, Spirit publisher, celebrating her being chosen as the PAHS Teacher of the Year for 2025. Get news like this delivered to your home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

06/03/2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Travis Smith, RRT, has received the 2025 CARE Award from the Punxsutawney Area Hospital. The CARE Award program has been developed to recognize hard-working individuals of the organization who do not qualify for the DAISY Award but serve an equally significant part for the organization. Read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The Spirit or get news like this delivered to your home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

05/20/2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Students from the Punxsutawney Area Elementary School gave a round of applause as The Punxsutawney Spirit announced the 2025 Teacher of the Year on Monday. Third-grade teacher — and now reading specialist — Belinda Medsger was awarded her certificate by Roque Carrasco, Punxsutawney Spirit publisher, who surprised her with her certificate while students were enjoying a day of activities indoors and outdoors at PAES. Read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The Spirit or get news like this delivered at home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

05/06/2025

YOUNG TWP. — The Punxsutawney Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident with entrapment that occurred at 4:05 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Harmony Road and Adrian Road, Young Township. When Punxsutawney firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and a Ford Bronco that were involved in a collision. Read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The Punxsutawney Spirt or get news like this delivered to your home by subscribing at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

05/02/2025

HENDERSON TWP. — Pennsylvania State Police from the Punxsutawney barracks are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a pair of theft suspects. This incident occurred at Fast Cut Lawn and Logging located at 4457 Rt. 119, Punxsutawney, Henderson Township. Read the full story in Friday's edition of The Punxsutawney Spirit or subscribe at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

05/01/2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY-The Lady Chucks Track and Field team’s Mary Grusky crossed 1,000 points scored in her high-school track and field career on Tuesday afternoon, just before the bad weather moved into the area. She took first in the javelin to help push her over the milestone as a senior. Grusky (center) is pictured with her surprise celebratory poster, joined by senior friends (left) Abby McAdoo and Avary Powell. Get news like this delivered to your home or online by subscribing to The Punxsutawney Spirit at https://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/site/forms/subscription_services/

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