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Members of the Punxsutawney Fire Department hosted a Rural Water Movement class at Cloe Dam Monday evening. Joining in the training were members from Big Run Fire Co. and Perry Twp Fire Co. This gave the junior members of the companies the opportunity to see how they set up to draft water and fill tankers. Courtesy of Punxsutawney Fire Department.
NEW ALTITUDE: Brookville’s Goller Finds Success in Career and Swimming at Colorado College
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. (EYT) — In less than a year as a student at Colorado College, Madeline (Maddy) Golier has taken her career both in and out of the pool to new heights, both literally and figuratively. The 2023 Brookville Area High School graduate has demonstrated impressive drive as...
John A. Morris
Born on August 24, 1980, in Brookville, he was the son of the late John P. Morris and Sally J. Morris. He was a graduate of Brookville High School and was a member of Hope Rising Church. He was employed at present by Advanced Disposal. Those surviving in addition to...
Betty M. LaMarca
Betty M. LaMarca, 84, of Punxsutawney, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home. She was born November 27, 1939, in Dallas, PA, a daughter of the late Ella (Sutton) and Malcom Rivenburgh. On March 26, 1960, she married the late Jack F. LaMarca, who preceded her in death on...
Punxsy Teen Charged with Animal Cruelty and Neglect Faces Hearing on Friday
PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Punxsutawney teen accused of animal cruelty and neglect after police found several malnourished dogs and a dead puppy in his apartment is due in court Friday. According to court records, a preliminary hearing is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, for 18-year-old...
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Penn State DuBois Men’s Basketball Offering Summer Basketball Clinic
DUBOIS, Pa. — The Penn State DuBois men’s basketball team, working with Continuing and Community Education at Penn State DuBois, will host a basketball summer clinic on August 5 and 6 at the PAW Center gymnasium. The clinic is designed to help young athletes develop fundamental skills, including...
Helen L. Meraglia
Helen L. Meraglia, 95, of Weedville and DuBois, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Christ the King Manor of DuBois, PA. A daughter of the late Paul and Victoria (Ciesielski) Skrzypek, she was born on August 31, 1928, in Force, PA. On July 2, 1949, she married Roger...
Katherine R. Stamler
Katherine R. Stamler, 73, of Rossiter, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home. She was born August 1, 1950, in Stuttgart, Germany, a daughter of the late Sarah Lucille (Stiteler) and Paul Blose. On January 23, 1999, she married Harold E. Stamler, who survives. Katherine attended the Union Church...
Recent Deaths 07/17/24
Ralph L. Nail, 88, of Hilliards, PA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Keith Allen Meier, age 98, of Knox, passed away on July 13, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this day’s electronic edition here. Electronic Edition subscribers to The Derrick may access obituaries once logged in to TheDerrick.com. If you forget your password, call (814) 676-7444.
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KNOX, Pa. (EYT) — Modern Living Solutions by Greystar, a modular manufacturer in Knox, Pennsylvania, is hiring multiple Production Associates. Prior experience is preferred, but not required. Minimum starting wage rate: $18.00 per hour. Comprehensive benefits, including:. Medical. Dental. Vision. Life insurance. 401k matching — and many more options!...
Timothy S. Nedza
Timothy S. Nedza, 47, DuBois, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born November 18, 1976, in DuBois, a son of John S. Nedza of DuBois and the late Patricia K. (Tingle) Nedza. In addition to his father, Tim also leaves behind his...
John W. Griffin
He was born December 17, 1934, in Oil City, PA. John attended Oil City Schools. He was first married to Minnie Oakes and she preceded him in death; he later married Helen M. Beers Oakes and she also preceded him in death. John had worked as a sandblaster operator at...
Callahan denies shooting at victim
Homicide suspect Jessica Lee Callahan testified Wednesday, July 17, that she fired a shotgun at a bush in her yard and not at the man she shot and killed with a shell containing buckshot. Callahan, 20, of Hilliards, testified on the third day of her trial in the March 20,...
Recovery simulation event set Friday in Clarion
The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission will host a recovery simulation event Friday at the Gemmell Student Center at PennWest-Clarion University. There will be two three-hour sessions to pick from — 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The recovery simulation is an interactive opportunity for those...
Punxsy man charged in July 4 Orvetta St. fire
PUNXSUTAWNEY — State police have filed charges against a Punxsutawney man related to a mobile home fire that broke out July 4 on Orvetta Street, according to a criminal complaint filed at District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock’s office. David Alan Latta, 24, was charged with causing or risking catastrophe,...
Lengthy power outages disrupt much of Oil City's North Side
The North Side of Oil City experienced sweeping power outages Tuesday, affecting traffic signals and causing the temporary closure of several businesses. “I found out at around 7:30 a.m. when one of my bakers came in and called me,” said Heaven Daugherty, owner of Baked Goods From Heaven on Seneca Street.
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