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One New COVID-19 Case Reported in Jefferson County; 667 New Cases Across PA Bring Statewide Total to 88,741

One New COVID-19 Case Reported in Jefferson County; 667 New Cases Across PA Bring Statewide Total to 88,741

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HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 3, that there are 667 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 88,741. FULL ARTICLE

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Jefferson County Considering Brookville High School Auditorium for Jury Selection

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‘Free Pizza Friday’ a Hit in Jefferson County

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Over 4,600 Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Raping Four Children

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Punxsutawney Festival In The Park Continues

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Evictions Could Begin Before Pa. Rental Assistance Program Can Provide Relief

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Cook Forest State Park Announces Upcoming Programs

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Governor Wolf: ‘Wear a Mask, Pennsylvania’

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Wolf Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Avoid Large Gatherings, Wear Masks Over Holiday Weekend

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Prominent Doctor at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital Passes Away

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State Police Searching for Man Who Failed to Report to Jefferson County Jail

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Brookville Sex Offender Waives Hearing on Charges for Failing to Register

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Local Woman Accused of Cashing Fake Gaming Ticket Waives Hearing

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New Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced School Meals Announced for the 2020-21 School Year

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‘Free Pizza Friday’ a Hit in Jefferson County
July 3, 2020
JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – Punxsy Pizza and exploreJeffersonPA.com have teamed up for a weekly giveaway that is a hit among Jefferson County residents – FREE Pizza Friday! FULL STORY
Punxsutawney Festival In The Park Continues
July 3, 2020
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) – Punxsutawney’s Festival in the Park continues today with live music and more. FULL STORY
Cook Forest State Park Announces Upcoming Programs
July 3, 2020
COOKSBURG, Pa. (EYT) – With summer underway, Cook Forest State Park has announced its schedule of upcoming programs for July and early August. FULL STORY

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Police and Fire Calls

Over 4,600 Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Raping Four Children
July 3, 2020
BROOKVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – Over 4,600 sexual assault charges were filed today against a Jefferson County man in an ongoing case involving the rape of four children. FULL STORY
State Police Searching for Man Who Failed to Report to Jefferson County Jail
July 3, 2020
PINE CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Punxsutawney-based State Police are searching for a local man who failed to report to the Jefferson County Jail. FULL STORY
Brookville Sex Offender Waives Hearing on Charges for Failing to Register
July 3, 2020
PINE CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Megan’s Law offender who reportedly failed to register with the state police waived his hearing in court on Thursday. FULL STORY

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Sports

Rick’s Racing Roundup: A Successful Firecracker 100 Weekend
July 1, 2020
LERNERVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – For the first time in several years Lernerville Speedway was able to complete the Firecracker 100 weekend without any major delays from Mother Nature. FULL STORY
Rick’s Racing Roundup: Big Crowds Greet Opening of Lernerville Speedway
June 24, 2020
LERNERVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – It was the longest wait for opening night in the fifty plus year history of the track, but this past Friday the gates finally opened for the first time in 2020 at Lernerville Speedway. FULL STORY
Rick’s Racing Roundup: Race Tracks Kicked Off the 2020 Season With Perfect Weather
June 17, 2020
Western Pennsylvania was graced with perfect weather over the weekend as several area race tracks opened their 2020 seasons. FULL STORY

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Weird News

Say What?!: Boys Magnet Fishing in Finland Lake Find Rusty Hand Grenade
July 3, 2020
LAHTI – Two boys magnet fishing in a southern Finland lake reeled in something entirely unexpected: a rusty old hand grenade. FULL STORY
Say What?!: Man Falls Through Floor of Home, Plunges Down 30-Foot Well
July 2, 2020
GUILFORD, Ct. – Firefighters in Connecticut said a man survived with only minor injuries when he fell through the floor of a friend’s home and plunged nearly 30 feet down a well under the house. FULL STORY
Say What?!: Family Rescues Swimming Bear with Plastic Jug Stuck Over its Head
July 1, 2020
BLOOMER, Wi. – A family out fishing in a boat on a Wisconsin lake ended up coming to the rescue of a bear swimming with a plastic jug stuck over its head. FULL STORY

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