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🌱 What led to a Punxsutawney man’s recent DUI arrest on Orchard Avenue?
Spotted on the Punxsutawney calendar: Alyssa Hankey
Morning Punxsutawney! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- What led to a Punxsutawney man's recent DUI arrest on Orchard Avenue?
- How did Punxsutawney's volleyball team fare against A-C Valley?
Also on today's calendar: Fall Fest 2026 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DUI Arrests, PFA Violation Among Recent Area Police Reports (explorejeffersonpa.com) — State police report that a 25-year-old Punxsutawney man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a nighttime traffic stop along Orchard Avenue in Punxsutawney Borough. Troopers also detailed a separate alleged PFA violation in Pine Creek Township and a suspected drug-related DUI in Clearfield County, underscoring recent enforcement activity around the region. 
• Union Volleyball Team Wins Another Five-Set Thriller (explorevenango.com) — Punxsutawney volleyball fell in straight sets to A-C Valley, 25-12, 25-22, 25-17, despite a competitive second set from the Chucks. The wider roundup also highlights strong performances from Union, Clarion, and Keystone volleyball squads, plus a North Clarion soccer win, giving local fans a quick look at how neighboring teams are faring.
📸 Around Punxsutawney
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Punxsutawney
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★ Featured events ★
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Sandfly Brewing Company, 659 South Main Street Extension, Punxsutawney
6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Fall Fest 2026 →
Chiplis Country Market, 19465 Rt 119 Hwy N, Punxsutawney
10:00 am - Mahoning Shadow Shuffle →
Mahoning Shadow Trail, 121 Maple Ave, Punxsutawney
8:00 am - 8YL Returns to the Punxsy Eagles →
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 238 E, Mahoning St., Punxsutawney
8:00 pm - 8 Years Later at Fraternal Order of Eagles →
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 238 E, Mahoning St., Punxsutawney
8:00 pm - Sandfly Chili Cookoff →
Sandfly Brewing, 659 South Main St Extension, Punxsutawney
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Punxsutawney Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Weekly Rosary →
St. Mary's Church, Reynoldsville
6:30 pm - Monster Truck Visit
Dayton El Sch Dayton, PA 16222
9:00 am - PGPGA Great Pumpkin Weigh-off →
Dayton Fairgrounds in Armstrong County, 1249 PA-839, Dayton
10:00 pm - Bingo →
St Mary Social Hall, Reynoldsville
6:00 pm - Western Pennsylvania Pedal Tractor Pull Championship →
Ox Hill Community Fair, 1752 Mahoning Rd, Home
10:30 am
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone find a stihl 311 chainsaw on the road by chance?
Lost it Friday 18th between laskas pizza to eagle railcar in dubois (Nextdoor Punxsutawney)
- TJX posted a job opening for merchandise associate in Punxsutawney. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Clymer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Punxsutawney here.
🗞 Nearby News
DuBois
- Annual 5K raises funds for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors program (wjactv.com)
- DuBois Announces Treasury, Code Enforcement Department Moves (explorejeffersonpa.com)
- Treasurer Stacy Garrity: $1.4 Million Reunited with Pennsylvanians on Statewide Unclaimed Property Tour (gantnews.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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