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Clearfield County couple sentenced on cruelty to animals charges

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County couple facing 36 felony charges of cruelty to animals pleaded guilty to five misdemeanors each this week, and they will not see jail time. According to court documents, 37-year-old Thomas Rowles and 33-year-old Ana Houston were accused of neglecting... Read More.

Jefferson County man charged with indecent assault of a child

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – A Jefferson County man has been charged with the indecent assault of an Elk County juvenile. According to a State Police investigation, 22-year-old Ethan Fike of Brookville allegedly touched a 12-year-old Ridgway girl inappropriately. The victim, who is now a teenager, recently... Read More.

Clearfield County’s Redevelopment Authority will operate as a “land bank”

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County's Redevelopment Authority has been given approval to operate as a ”land bank” for the county. Such a move has been considered and discussed for the past 10 years, but it became a reality Tuesday at the Board of Commissioners meeting.... Read More.

DuBois area businesswomen’s group is meeting today

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS – DuBois area businesswomen will gather to network and further develop business relationships today. WING, the Women Influencers Networking Group, is having its monthly networking meeting at Noon today at the Best Western Conference Center, North Park Place, in DuBois. The gathering is... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced for assaulting a one year-old child

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man has been sentenced to serve as many as 12 years in state prison for assaulting a one-year-old child. According to court documents, 26-year-old Dontae Thomas pleaded guilty to aggravated and simple assault as well as child endangerment. Police... Read More.

Jefferson County seasonal home destroyed by fire

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

ELDRED TWP. – A seasonal home in Jefferson County was destroyed by fire Sunday night. No one was hurt when flames ripped through the residence along Spring Creek Road in Eldred Township. According to the State Police Fire Marshal Until, the exact cause of... Read More.

Elk County Catholic wins “Fan Favorite” plow, Jeff Tech wins honorable mention

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Elk County Catholic High School has won the regional “Fan Favorite” award in PennDOT's Paint the Plow safety outreach contest in District 2. Jeff Tech won honorable mention in District 10's “Fan Favorite voting. PennDOT announced the awards Monday at the start... Read More.

Average gas prices go up in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

UPDATED – After gas prices went lower for several consecutive weeks, the average price at Pennsylvania gas pumps increased a little last week. According to the most recent GasBuddy survey, the average per gallon price of gas went up 1.4 cents, and it is... Read More.

DuBois businesswomen’s group to meet, network on Thursday

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS – If you are a DuBois area woman in business, there is going to be a special chance for you to network and further develop your business relationships on Thursday. WING, the Women Influencers Networking Group, is having its monthly networking meeting at... Read More.

DuBois elected officials’ healthcare coverage terminated

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

DUBOIS – DuBois City taxpayers will no longer provide health insurance coverage for elected officials. At Monday's DuBois City Council meeting, those healthcare coverage policies were terminated by a unanimous vote, with one abstention. Mayor Pat Reasinger said the elimination of healthcare benefits for... Read More.