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🌱 What led to felony charges for this Punxsutawney man?

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Punxsutawney! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to felony charges for this Punxsutawney man?
  • Punxsutawney driver hospitalized after striking parked cars on Route 119
  • How a stray tow hitch damaged a Punxsutawney woman’s Jeep

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 63.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Punxsutawney Man Accused of Selling Prescription Meds, Firearm Following Sting Operation (gantnews.com) — A Punxsutawney man faces multiple felony drug and firearms charges after undercover task force buys at his Church Street residence, and he’s now free on $50,000 bail. Local readers should note his preliminary hearing is set for July 31 before Judge Jacqueline Mizerock in Jefferson County.
   

• Local Man Hospitalized After Striking Parked Vehicles Along Route 119 (gantnews.com) — A Punxsutawney driver was hospitalized after his SUV struck a parked car along Route 119 in Bell Township, while an 11-year-old Punxsutawney girl in another parked vehicle was unhurt. State police in Punxsutawney say the man was cited for failing to stay in his lane after veering onto the berm.
   

• Tow Hitch Left on Route 208 Damages Two Vehicles in Elk Township (explorejeffersonpa.com) — A Punxsutawney woman escaped injury when her Jeep and another vehicle were damaged by a tow hitch left in the middle of Route 208 in Elk Township. Both drivers walked away unharmed, but their vehicles suffered disabling undercarriage damage and had to be towed.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Punxsutawney. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for McDonald's Team Members - Golden Opportunities in Punxsutawney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Punxsutawney here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Brookville

  • Business of the Week: Brookville Equipment Corp. Pairs World-Class Innovation with Deep-Rooted Family Values (explorejeffersonpa.com)
  • New Gymnastics Center Anchors Ongoing Brookville YMCA Expansion (gantnews.com)
  • Dylan Barber Selected as Brookville Equipment Corporation's Employee of the Month (exploreclarion.com)

Ok Punxsutawney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Punxsutawney

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Punxsutawney

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.