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Throwback Thursday by Matson Insurance: Natural Gas Prospecting in Jefferson County

Throwback Thursday by Matson Insurance: Natural Gas Prospecting in Jefferson County

Matson Insurance is partnering with Jefferson County History Center to offer exploreJeffersonpa.com readers a look into Jefferson County's past. Today, the history of natural gas prospecting, along with Brookville's historic industries Deemer Furniture Company, Twyford Motor Car Company, and the Brookville Glass and Tile Factory are featured. FULL ARTICLE
School Closings and Delays for Thursday, December 14, 2017

School Closings and Delays for Thursday, December 14, 2017

A look at the school closings and delays for Jefferson County and surrounding areas for Thursday, December 14, 2017, brought to you by Matson Insurance Agency and Matson Lumber. FULL ARTICLE
Jury Selection Scheduled in Case Against DuBois Man Accused of Aggravated Assault in DUI Crash

Jury Selection Scheduled in Case Against DuBois Man Accused of Aggravated Assault in DUI Crash

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Jury selection has been scheduled in the case against a DuBois man who is accused of driving drunk during a car crash in March that left a Rossiter woman seriously injured. FULL ARTICLE
Punxsy Woman Taken to Hospital After Rollover Crash

Punxsy Woman Taken to Hospital After Rollover Crash

BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Punxsutawney woman was taken to the hospital after crashing her car Tuesday afternoon in Bell Township. FULL ARTICLE
WRC Director of Home & Community Based Services Appointed to  Brookville Chamber of Commerce Board

WRC Director of Home & Community Based Services Appointed to Brookville Chamber of Commerce Board

BROOKVILLE, Pa. – WRC Senior Services’ Director of Home and Community Based Services, Julie Swonger, was recently nominated and successfully appointed to the Brookville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at their recent meeting. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2017 · Local News, News
Incumbent Rep. Cris Dush (R)

Dush: Jefferson County to Receive Over $486k for Pine Run Upgrades

BROOKVILLE, Pa. - Three organizations in Jefferson and Indiana counties will receive sizable Growing Greener state grants in order to help with the completion of local water conservation projects, Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced Wednesday. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2017 · Local News, News
Wolf Administration Offers Hotline and Training Opportunities for Snowmobiling and ATV Enthusiasts

Wolf Administration Offers Hotline and Training Opportunities for Snowmobiling and ATV Enthusiasts

HARRISBURG, Pa. – With the arrival of winter weather across the state, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is reminding snowmobiling enthusiasts that updated trail conditions for snowmobile and ATV riding enthusiasts are available by calling the department. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2017 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Veterans Honored with Wreaths at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Cemetery

Pennsylvania Veterans Honored with Wreaths at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Cemetery

ANNVILLE, Pa. – Members of the community and volunteers from the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie will place wreaths on each of the 1,324 graves in its veterans cemetery in coordination with the national Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, December 16. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2017 · Local News, News, PA News
Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Adams Scores 27 as Brockway Edges DuBois, 63-60

Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Adams Scores 27 as Brockway Edges DuBois, 63-60

BROCKWAY, Pa. (D9Sports) - Scoring 42 combined points in the middle two quarters, Brockway overcame a slow start and knocked off visiting DuBois, 63-60. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2017 · Local News, News, Sports
Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Brockway 3-0 for First Time Since 1980s

Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Brockway 3-0 for First Time Since 1980s

EMPORIUM, Pa. (D9Sports) - Kaitlyn Morelli scored six of her game-high 16 points in the fourth quarter to help visiting Brockway rally past Cameron County, 50-46. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2017 · Local News, News, Sports