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Jefferson County Deputy Treasurer Announces Bid for Treasurer

Friday, February 28 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Jefferson County’s Deputy Treasurer has announced her bid for Treasurer. Renee Stiver, a Brookville native, worked as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, trainer, and shift supervisor for over 16 years before taking up the mantle of Deputy Treasurer for the past nine years. She touts... Read More.

Are Gas Prices Taking A Dip

Friday, February 28 by wcednews

UNDATED – Gas prices in the Tri-County are taking a dip, amid state high averages. According to Triple-A, all area gas prices have dipped by four cents making Elk County’s average $3.55 dollars a gallon, Clearfield County at $3.45 dollars, and Jefferson County at $3.42... Read More.

Local Sports Update – 2/27/25

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball Playoffs BOYS Class 4A – Saturday – D9 champion Clearfield will play Obama Academy of District 8 in a subregional playoff game Class A – Saturday – D9 championship game – Elk County Catholic vs. Otto-Eldred GIRLS Class A (Wednesday) – DuBois... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Assault

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is behind bars after he allegedly physically assaulted and choked a woman two different times. According to State Police, they were dispatched to a domestic dispute report on February 22nd at a Gaskill Township Residence. Once on scene police learned that... Read More.

Groundbreaking on Area Coffee Shops

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Two future coffee shop locations have broken ground in the DuBois area. On Tuesday, crews demolished the former Long John Silver’s and A&W location preparing for 7 Brew Coffee to build a 560 square foot drive through coffee shop. On Midway Drive, crews have... Read More.

Brookville Chamber Still Seeking Award Nominations

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - The Brookville Chamber of Commerce is asking for your help in nominating worthy individuals and businesses for their annual BACC Awards celebration. Nominations are open for the Business of the Year, Large and Small, President’s Cup for non-profits, and Walter Dick Memorial Person... Read More.

Luigi’s Villa Officially Purchased by Life Community Church

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Luigi’s Villa, located at 800 West Weber Avenue in DuBois, has now been officially purchased by Life Community Church, who plans on using the facility for religious and community events. With no plans on making renovations, the church will use the facility... Read More.

Area Road Projects Funded

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over half a million dollars will be going towards two area road projects. In Reynoldsville, $300,000 dollars will be used to repave multiple streets that are starting to decay. Another $300,000 dollars will be used in Grampian for stormwater improvements and paving Sixth Street Both... Read More.

Local Sports Update – 2/26/25

Wednesday, February 26 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball Playoffs BOYS Class 5A – Tuesday – Meadville 48, DuBois 41 – District 9, 6 and 10 subregional semifinal Class 4A – Tuesday – Clearfield 45, St. Marys 26 – District 9 championship – Braison Patrick netted 20 points for... Read More.

Penn State Possibly Closing Multiple Campuses

Wednesday, February 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi has announced that 12 satellite campuses may close including the DuBois Campus. According to the president this is due to the decline in enrollment and shifting demographics. Impacted campuses include Beaver, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Mont Alto, New... Read More.