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Water Problems Plague Brady Township, Troutville

Monday, August 5 by wcednews

LUTHERSBURG – Ongoing water problems have plagued three local communities for several weeks. Broken pipes have disrupted water service to over 800 homes in Troutville, Luthersburg, and Chestnut Grove. Many were left without water, and others have low pressure. Chairman of the Brady Township/Troutville... Read More.

Elk County Fair Begins Tuesday

Monday, August 5 by wcednews

KERSEY – The 50th Elk County Fair begins Tuesday in Kersey. The fair opens with a ceremony to announce and crown this year's Elk County Fair Queen on the George A. Swanson stage. Also Tuesday, pony rides will be offered to benefit 4-H, Scott... Read More.

Treasure Lake Receives Conservation Grant

Monday, August 5 by wcednews

TREASURE LAKE – A five-year, $200,000 grant has been awarded to the Treasure Lake Property Owners Association to help manage a tract of land near the gated community's marina. Treasure Lake's General Manager Ed Clark said a comprehensive forest resources management plan has been... Read More.

Suplizio’s Attorneys Request “Particulars”

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Details and specifics. That is what the team of defense attorneys for former DuBois City Manager, John “Herm” Suplizio, is asking for as they prepare for a federal trial. Suplizio has been accused of making fraudulent transactions, costing the city well over... Read More.

DuBois Woman Sentenced for Drug Trafficking, Child Endangerment

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois woman will spend two and a-half-to-11 years in state prison after pleading guilty to trafficking drugs and endangering the welfare of a child. According to court documents, 38-year old Megan Riley received her sentence this week from Clearfield County Judge... Read More.

Clearfield County Man Sentenced for Corruption of Minors

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 20-year-old Clearfield County man has been sentenced to four-to-eight months in jail after pleading guilty to having sex with an underage girl. According to State Police investigators, Christian Bailor of Morrisdale assaulted the 14-year-old girl when he was 19. Bailor's guilty... Read More.

Jefferson County Fire Hall Torn Down, Rebuild Begins

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County fire hall was torn down this week, but a new building is expected to be up within a few weeks. Punxsutawney's Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company had to tear down the old structure, which was built 102 years ago,... Read More.

50th Elk County Fair Begins Tuesday

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

KERSEY – The 50th Elk County Fair begins Tuesday in Kersey. The fair opens with a ceremony to announce and crown this year's Elk County Fair Queen on the George A. Swanson stage. Also Tuesday, pony rides will be offered to benefit 4-H, Scott... Read More.

DuBois, Sandy Township Receive Traffic Signal Improvement Grants

Friday, August 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Traffic signal improvements are in store for two DuBois area intersections. According to State Representative Mike Armanini, the City of DuBois and Sandy Township have been approved to receive grants as part of Pennsylvania’s ‘Green Light-Go’ program. A grant of more than... Read More.

Woman Charged with Child Endangerment, DUI in Jefferson County

Friday, August 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A traffic stop in Jefferson County for a non-working brake light led to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman on DUI and child endangerment charges. According to court documents, State Police pulled over a vehicle driven by Samantha Gray in Punxsutawney.... Read More.