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Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring weather

Saturday, February 3 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – For only the 21st time in his 138 years of predictions, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring. At Friday's Groundhog Day festivities on Gobbler's Knob, Phil declared through his Inner Circle spokesman that he did not see his shadow, and... Read More.

Hyde man jailed, facing multiple drug charges

Saturday, February 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug crimes. According to court documents, 38-year-old John Jefferson II, of Hyde is facing three felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance after pounds of crystal meth and marijuana, plus... Read More.

Jefferson County man charged with theft and “writing bad checks”

Saturday, February 3 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 60-year-old Jefferson County man is facing theft and “writing bad checks” charges after failing to pay for more than $800 worth of groceries. According to Punxsutawney Borough Police, Robert Powers of Reynoldsville visited a grocery store in Punxsy in November, and... Read More.

Penn Highlands Elk moving certain services to DuBois

Saturday, February 3 by wcednews

ST. MARYS — Expectant mothers in Elk County will now have to travel to DuBois for the delivery of their babies. A representative from Penn Highlands Healthcare reports that certain services at their Elk County hospital in St. Marys are moving to Penn Highlands... Read More.

Dodson pleads guilty in DuBois shooting case

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former police officer and sheriff's deputy accused of shooting a man at Invictus in DuBois nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies. According to the Clearfield County District Attorney's Office, 28-year-old Zachery Dodson admitted guilt to... Read More.

Woman jailed for allegedly spitting at a DuBois Police officer

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A Clarion woman is jailed in Clearfield County for allegedly spitting at a police officer at Penn Highlands DuBois. According to court documents, 32-year-old Samantha Yager is facing charges of assault of a police officer and disorderly conduct. State Police say they... Read More.

Clearfield County man charged with indecent assault

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Indecent assault and corruption of minors charges have been filed against a Clearfield County man who is accused of inappropriately touching a teenager. According to court documents, 55-year-old Dennis Weld of Philipsburg allegedly assaulted the 17-year-old girl at his West Decatur Township... Read More.

Man charged in Jefferson County for alleged history of abuse

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 42-year-old man is facing criminal charges for the alleged abuse of his ex-girlfriend in Jefferson County since 2022. Punxsutawney Borough Police have filed strangulation, simple assault, and harassment charges against Eric Gilbert of Glen Campbell. The victim is accusing Gilbert of... Read More.

Treasure Lake’s Winterfest to benefit the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The DuBois YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign will benefit from this weekend's Winterfest events at Treasure Lake. The annual Polar Plunge at the Treasure Lake Marina is scheduled for 11am. The Cardboard Sled Derby begins on the Ski Lodge sledding hill at 2:30pm. As... Read More.

Dodson pleads guilty in DuBois shooting case

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former police officer and sheriff's deputy accused of shooting a man at Invictus in DuBois nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies. According to the Clearfield County District Attorney's Office, 28-year-old Zachery Dodson admitted guilt to... Read More.