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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.

DuBois Traffic Alert: East Scribner Avenue closed 7am to 5pm

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A portion of East Scribner Avenue in DuBois will be closed most of today. From 7am until 5pm today, the stretch of East Scribner Avenue from North Church Street to North Stockdale Street will be closed to traffic due to construction work... Read More.

Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office trying to locate Bratton

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a woman wanted on two active arrest warrants. County deputies say 46-year-old Stacey Bratton has twice failed to appear in court on charges of criminal trespass and flight to avoid... Read More.