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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.

DuBois Area United Way campaign reaches 80% of goal

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

DUBOIS – With only one more week remaining in its annual campaign, the DuBois Area United Way is reporting that 80 percent of the goal for 2024 has been reached. The goal for this year's campaign is set at $315,000. The campaign concludes on... Read More.

Keystone Family Alliance is now serving in Clearfield County

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A non-profit organization seeking to educate, motivate, and equip Pennsylvania's faith community on the needs of orphans and vulnerable children has fully expanded into Clearfield County. The Keystone Family Alliance is now serving in 17 counties across the commonwealth. Expansion into Clearfield... Read More.