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East Liverpool's Pottery Festival Kicks Off

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EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN) - After a long hiatus, the 54th Tri-State Area Pottery Festival is now underway in East Liverpool. It kicked off Friday night. Organizers were putting the finishing touches on the event earlier in the day. This year's festival features classics like the Doorknob Toss and Beard Contest, plus new events including a Boat Parade, Duck Drop, and Touch-a-Truck. Sunday kicks off with the festival's first-ever Community Churc…See the Story

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Former Teacher Aide Arrested, Accused of Trying to Meet Teen for Sex

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A man who claimed he is a teacher was arrested Monday after police say he sent sexually explicit messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.See the Story

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Cindy Lee (Eddy) Saxton

Cindy Lee (Eddy) Saxton, 72, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Cindy was born on May 7, 1953, to the late Clarence and Margaret Viola (Adams) Eddy in Punxsutawney. She attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania to become a teacher. She worked retail and customer service for many years. Cindy was the vice president for the Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival. Cindy was very helpful and was the “dad” of the family alwa…Read Article

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Police: Woman Accused of Drilling Door Shut, Assaulting Tenant in Basement Dispute

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) – A Punxsutawney woman is facing a charge of simple assault following an alleged domestic incident at a Cherry Street residence, according to Punxsutawney Borough Police. According to the criminal complaint, Officer Jeffrey Winfield was dispatched to the woman’s residence on June 18 for a report of an active domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Officer Winfield reported hearing yelling coming from inside the home, includin…Punxsutawney · PunxsutawneyRead Article

Punxsutawney Festival In The Park Returns With Full Schedule

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) – The Punxsutawney Festival In The Park is set to kick off on Friday, June 27, and continue through Saturday, July 5, according to the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce. The festival will feature a wide array of attractions, including daily live musical performances, carnival rides, and various family friendly activities, culminating in a Fourth of July fireworks show. The festival hours are 11 AM to 9 PM daily. The e…Punxsutawney · PunxsutawneyRead Article

Registered Offender Charged for Failing to Update Information in Jefferson County

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A  registered Megan’s Law offender faces felony charges for allegedly failing to report his current address, employment, and vehicle information to state police, according to court documents. The charges were filed following an investigation by Trooper David Pisano of the Pennsylvania State Police Punxsutawney barracks. According to a criminal complaint filed on June 7, 2025, in Magisterial District Judge Jacqueline J. …Punxsutawney · PunxsutawneyRead Article

Man Accused in 120-MPH Police Pursuit Through Punxsutawney Faces Hearing on Monday

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Homer City man who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through Punxsutawney is due in court on Monday morning. According to court records, a preliminary hearing for 38-year-old John David Szentmiklosi that was scheduled for May 15 has been continued, and will now resume on Monday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. in front of Magisterial District Judge Jacqueline J. Mizerock. Szentmiklosi  faces the following charges: F…Punxsutawney · PunxsutawneyRead Article

Punxsutawney Woman Charged After Police Say She Lied About Assault

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Punxsy Woman Accused of Lying to Police  - Connect FM | Local News Radio | Dubois, PA

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Punxsutawney woman is facing charges after she allegedly lied to police about an assault. According to police, 66 year-old Geraldine Smith came forward to the Punxsutawney Police Department on June 9th claiming she was assaulted by a man. She claimed he gave […]Punxsutawney · PunxsutawneyRead Article

Punxsutawney woman accused of lying to police about assault

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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Punxsutawney woman is facing charges after she allegedly lied to officers when she claimed that a man assaulted her and that she sustained a head injury that required 13 stitches. Geraldine Smith, 66, is facing charges after she allegedly came to the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department and filed a false report, according to a criminal complaint. On June 9, officers said that Smith arrived at the station and cl…Punxsutawney · PunxsutawneyRead Article

Punxsutawney Area Hospital Showcases New Emergency Department

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — Punxsutawney Area Hospital unveiled its new Emergency Department yesterday, Thursday, June 12, marking the completion of the first phase of a $25 million expansion project. The hospital hosted an open house to introduce the community to the new facility. According to hospital officials, the Emergency Department is the initial stage of a four-phase comprehensive project. Funding for the endeavor has come from various don…Punxsutawney · PunxsutawneyRead Article

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