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Former Curwensville baseball coach sentenced up to 31 years in prison

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former Curwensville High School baseball coach was sentenced to serve up to 31 years in state prison for the sexual assault of two young boys. According to court documents, 49-year-old Thomas Harzinski was also classified as a sexually violent predator during... Read More.

Clearfield County man receives federal sentence for drug crimes

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN – A federal judge has sentenced a Clearfield County man to serve more than seven years in prison for drug crimes. According to the United States Attorney's Office, 33-year old Jacob Troxell of Coalport will serve an 87-month federal prison term for possession... Read More.

No property tax increase expected in Clearfield County 2024 budget

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — Property owners in Clearfield County should not see an increase in taxes next year. The board of county commissioners approved the proposed 2024 budget this week without a property tax millage increase. The total amount of the Clearfield County spending plan for... Read More.

Holiday Celebration raising funds for the NICU of Penn Highlands DuBois

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Dancers and diners will be raising money to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Penn Highlands DuBois on Saturday. This year's Penn Highlands DuBois Holiday Celebration begins at 7pm Saturday at the DuBois Country Club's ballroom. Tickets for this social event... Read More.

Rockton man jailed for alleged threats, illegal possession of firearm

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

ROCKTON – Police have jailed a Rockton man on charges of illegally possessing a firearm, and threatening to kill his father and burn his house down. According to published reports, 25-year-old Douglas Taylor Jr allegedly made the threats as he argued with a female... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced up to five years in state prison

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 28-year-old Clearfield County man could serve up to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to trespassing. and threatening a man with a handgun. According to court documents, Justin Blantz of Clearfield was accused of burglarizing a Brady Township home... Read More.

New seed implement available to Elk County farmers

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – Farmers in Elk County now have an option to plant seeds without tilling the soil. The Elk County Commissioners approved the purchase of a no-till drill, which was recently delivered to the county's conservation district. The new no-till drill is an alternative... Read More.

New senior transportation service opening in Clearfield County

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH — A new transportation service available to seniors age 60 or older will soon be opening in Clearfield County. The Pittsburgh-based Little Red Riding Hood transportation service has a mission of providing low cost, reliable transportation for senior citizens. Little Red Riding Hood... Read More.

Friday is “Light Up Night” at Christ the King Manor

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS – It will soon be time for Christ the King Manor in DuBois to light things up for the Christmas season. You are invited to Christ the King's fifth annual “Light Up Night” activities on Friday from 5 until 7. There will be... Read More.

Grant money will fund the completion of Coke Hill waterline project in DuBois

Wednesday, November 29 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Completing the Coke Hill waterline project will not cost DuBois taxpayers any additional money. Tuesday night, DuBois City Council approved a resolution to request Statewide Local Share Assessment grant funds for the new waterline's installation in the Coke Hill neighborhood. Acting City Manager... Read More.