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State Police issue Christmas crash and enforcement report

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Christmas holiday crash and enforcement report has been compiled by the Pennsylvania State Police. The number of crashes was significantly lower this year compared to 2022, but the number of DUI arrests and other citations was much higher this year. Over... Read More.

PennDOT driver license and photo centers to close New Year’s weekend

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – As we approach New Year's weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday. While the state centers will be closed those three days in observance of the New Year... Read More.

Blood drive in DuBois today

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The need for blood is constant, and during the holiday season supplies can get critically low. But you can help. The local chapter of the American Red Cross is conducting a blood drive in DuBois today. Today, there will be a blood... Read More.

DuBois City Council pays legal fees, approves budget and taxes, and hears appeals for transparency

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Tuesday night's DuBois City Council meeting included a motion to pay for legal fees incurred by current council members who were subpoenaed by the state's grand jury. Legal fees totaling more than $12,000 were approved for payment as the City continues to navigate... Read More.

Reynoldsville man charged for alleged BB gun assault

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE – A Jefferson County man is facing assault charges for allegedly shooting at an occupied house with a BB gun. State Police accuse Dennis Clontz Jr of Reynoldsville of shooting at a house along Wishaw Road in Winslow Township last week. A 43-year-old... Read More.

Elk County garage fire ruled accidental

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

JOHNSNBURG – A fire destroyed a garage in Elk County last week, and the cause has been ruled an accident due to an electrical failure. Flames ripped through a garage along Old Klondike Road in Ridgway Township. The total amount of loss and damages... Read More.

Clearfield County meat processor donates to Meals on Wheels

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – An annual tradition of donating food to Clearfield County's Meals on Wheels program has continued for a local meat processor. This year's donation by the Country Butcher of Clearfield and Woodland includes 100 pounds of ground beef, 50 pounds of sausage, and... Read More.

Two new State Police Troopers assigned to Jefferson County

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Police have welcomed 74 new Troopers into their ranks, and two of those graduates will be serving in Jefferson County. Following their graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, both Matthew Burke and Trent Young have received an assignment... Read More.

Blood drives in DuBois today and tomorrow

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The need for blood is constant, and during the holiday season supplies can get critically low. But you can help. The local chapter of the American Red Cross is conducting blood drives in DuBois both today and tomorrow. Today, there will be... Read More.

Clearfield County duo indicted on federal drug crimes

Tuesday, December 26 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN – Two Clearfield County men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking charges. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 65-year-old Brian Weakland of Coalport and 37-year-old Lesley Wilt of Glen Richey were part of a group of 13 individuals... Read More.