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DuBois Chamber Announces 2024 Business Bash Award Winners

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Chamber of Commerce has announced their 2024 Business Bash award winners. Executive Director of the Chamber, Jodi August told us about this year’s winners. “It is my pleasure to announce that DuBois Dermatology and Cosmetics will be receiving the small business of... Read More.

Copper Wire Stolen in Clearfield County

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

GIRARD TOWNSHIP - Pennsylvania State Police are asking your help in their investigation into the theft of almost $20,000 dollars worth of copper cable wire in Girard Township. According to authorities, on December 12th around 1,500 feet of wire was stolen between Deer Creek Road... Read More.

Mountain Fest Canceled for Second Consecutive Year

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - The annual Mountain Fest in Ridgway has been canceled for the second year in a row. Since 2022, the annual tradition has not had a proper location to take place, leading to the cancellations. The venue used to be located at the former metal... Read More.

All Pennsylvania Big Lots May Not Reopen

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

UNDATED - At the end of December it was announced that Big Lots, which began closing all of their stores due to bankruptcy, could come back after being sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Now however, it may be possible that no Pennsylvania... Read More.

Local Sports Update – 1/13/25

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball: BOYS (Friday) DuBois Central Catholic 56, Kane 40 – Brayden Fox and Marek Hoyt each scored 16 points for the Cardinals DuBois Christian School 46, Huntingdon Calvary Christian 41 Elk County Catholic 59, St. Marys 33 Johnsonburg 54, Ridgway 26 GIRLS (Friday) DuBois Christian... Read More.

Alleged Punxsutawney Strangulation

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is behind bars after allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend last week. On January 7th police were called to a North Findley Street address for an alleged domestic abuse incident. After investigation police learned that the female victim returned a vehicle she was... Read More.

Bundle Up For Hope Donation Drive Expanding

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual donation drive to collect blankets, hats, gloves, and other warm items is expanding. Typically held by the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, the drive collects warm items to give back to those in need during the colder months. Now this year, they... Read More.

St Marys Pool Input Wanted

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

St. MARYS - St Marys officials are looking for your input over the future of the community pool. On Tuesday at 6pm, you are invited to join your peers at the city hall chamber room to discuss options for the community pool. In recent years, pool... Read More.

Pittsburgh Steelers Season Ends in First Playoff Game

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

UNDATED - Any hope that you had for a Steelers Superbowl is over, as they lost their first playoff game Saturday. Their Saturday Wild Card game started off shaky as their opponents, the Baltimore Ravens scored an unanswered 21 points in the first half. In the... Read More.

Over $8.5 Million Granted for Construction Projects

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

UNDATED - U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced that just over $8.5 million dollars has been awarded to the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Ridgway for infrastructure projects. These funds will be used for bridge reconstruction across our area. The grant... Read More.