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Two Jefferson County volunteer firefighters honored

Saturday, January 27 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Two Jefferson County firefighters have been honored by a local family by being presented with a Medal of Valor. Derek Miller and Bryan Smith of the Punxsutawney Volunteer Fire Department were given the medals to recognize their heroism when they rescued an... Read More.

Sexual assault and corruption of minors case moves to Clearfield County Court

Saturday, January 27 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Aggravated indecent assault and corruption of minors charges against a 35-year-old Clearfield County man will proceed in county court. Clearfield Regional Police arrested Lance Spencer on those charges following a months-long investigation. Spencer waived his preliminary hearing rights on Wednesday. According to... Read More.

Clearfield County man pleads guilty to federal drug crimes

Saturday, January 27 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN – A Clearfield County man has pleaded guilty to violating federal drug laws. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 32-year-old Shane Hoover of Morrisdale was facing charges of conspiracy to distribute, and possession of at least 500 grams of methaphetamine. Hoover's sentencing in... Read More.

Brookville man charged with selling drug-laced candy bar to teen

Saturday, January 27 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE – A Jefferson County man is facing criminal charges for allegedly selling a marijuana-laced candy bar to a high school student. According to court documents, 28-year-old Ozzy Smyers of Brookville purchased the drug-infused candy bar in New York, and then sold it to... Read More.

DASD Board members recognized, updated on grants and funding

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS – January is Board of Directors month for the DuBois Area School District, so at Thursday night's meeting each board member was presented with a certificate of service. Superintendent Wendy Benton honored Mark Gilga for more than nine years of service. Both Sam... Read More.

Clearfield County couple jailed for child endangerment after baby overdoses

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County couple has been jailed on charges of child endangerment after their 11-month-old baby allegedly overdosed on fentanyl. According to court documents, both 28-year-old Amber Jaeger and 41-year-old Raymond Nestlerode of Curwensville are charged with three felony counts of child... Read More.

DuBois man charged for fighting, assaulting another man with an axe handle

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

WINSLOW TWP. – Police arrested a 67-year-old DuBois man after they say he assaulted another man with an axe handle during an argument in Jefferson County. According to court documents, Lamont Marshall struck the victim in the head, and caused a laceration. The police... Read More.

Two arrested in Jefferson County domestic violence incident

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Police are investigating an incident of alleged domestic violence in Jefferson County earlier this week. According to a trooper's report, both a 36-year-old Punxsutawney woman and a 39-year-old Punxsutawney man were arrested at the scene. The man is accused of strangling... Read More.

DuBois Chamber of Commerce is ready for Saturday’s “Business Bash”

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce celebrates its “Business Bash” on Saturday at the DuBois Country Club. Highlighting this year's event is the presentation of the chamber's annual awards. The Small Business of the Year recipient is Penn Central Door, and winning... Read More.

DuBois-Sandy Township Joint Board sets agenda for 2024

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Steps toward a 2026 consolidation are continuing for the City of DuBois and Sandy Township. At Wednesday's Joint Board public meeting a plan was laid out to address four main issues in 2024 – the merging and alignment of an accounting system,... Read More.