The Punxsutawney Spirit

ArticleVoters choose nominees for governor, state and U.S. rep in 2026 primary election

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Pennsylvania residents had a chance to choose nominees for November’s general election as primary day arrived on Tuesday. For members of the Punxsutawney community, it was a smaller ballot than last year, with no local races...

By Matthew Triponey

ArticleBig Run hiring Punxsy Borough for street sweeping

BIG RUN — Big Run Borough Council approved the hiring of Punxsutawney Borough to clean up the anti-skid leftover with their street sweeper. Josh Wachob, council member, said that Punxsutawney Borough quoted their fee for street sweeping at...

By Larry McGuire

ArticleBrookville coaches allege improper influence by superintendent; school board says solicitor found no wrongdoing

BROOKVILLE— Tensions ran high at Monday evening’s school board meeting as an issue that has been brewing for months came out between coaches and the school board. Speaking at the meeting was Chris Taylor, a resident of the district and...

By Destiny Pifer

ArticleTrump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

MIAMI (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible...

By Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker

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