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PA State Police issue New Year holiday crash and enforcement report

Friday, January 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The New Year holiday crash and enforcement report has been compiled by the Pennsylvania State Police. The number of crashes from December 30th through January 1st was 336. Five people were killed in those crashes, and 68 people were injured. State Police... Read More.

Work of 814 Pred Hunters leads to arrest of Jefferson County man

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A 25-year-old Punxsutawney man is facing corruption of minors and attempted sexual assault charges for allegedly sending explicit messages to an underage girl. According to police, David Huey sent sexual pictures and a video of himself to a decoy working with the... Read More.

Glass chosen as Chairman of Board of Clearfield County Commissioners

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – It's a longstanding tradition that the board chairman of the Clearfield County Commissioners is a member of the majority party. But that tradition has been abandoned this year as DuBois Democrat Dave Glass was chosen to serve as chairman of the board... Read More.

More than $11,000 worth of tools reportedly stolen from Jefferson County business

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY — More than $11,000 worth of tools have been reported stolen from a Jefferson County business. State Police say the theft occurred over Christmas at a property along Bowers Road in Gaskill Township. A total of 46 different tools are missing. If you... Read More.

Drug charges pending against Jefferson County man

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE – Drug possession charges are pending against a Jefferson County man following a traffic stop. State Police report that a 25-year-old unnamed Sykesville resident was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence on Route 119. Police allegedly found drugs and paraphernalia... Read More.

Priority First Credit Union “spotlights” upcoming blood drives

Thursday, January 4 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The American Red Cross is in the Priority First Credit Union's “Community Spotlight” for the month of January. This month is also designated the National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. The next American Red Cross blood drives in the Tri-County area will be... Read More.

Suplizio fired, Cherry resignation accepted as new DuBois mayor and city council members take office

Wednesday, January 3 by wcednews

DUBOIS –The newly-elected City of DuBois mayor and council members were sworn in Tuesday morning. Mayor Pat Reasinger, and council members Jennifer Jackson and Elliot Gelfand took their oaths of office, and immediately went to work First, a motion was made to fire suspended... Read More.

Sandy Township Supervisors and Municipal Board reorganize for 2024

Wednesday, January 3 by wcednews

SANDY TWP. – The Sandy Township Supervisors and Municipal Board reorganized for the new year at a Tuesday night meeting. Mark Sullivan was chosen as board chairman, and Sam Mollica will be vice chairman. Theresa Bracken will be secretary-treasurer through 2024, and Shawn Arbaugh... Read More.

Wanted Clearfield County man tries to swim away from police

Wednesday, January 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man wanted on state parole warrants is back in prison, but not until after he took a cold plunge into the Susquehanna River while trying to avoid arrest. According to the Clearfield Regional Police, 33-year-old Ernest Ricketts Jr. was seen... Read More.

Drug charges are pending against a 26-year-old woman in Clearfield County

Wednesday, January 3 by wcednews

PHILIPSBURG – Drug possession charges are expected to be filed against a 26-year-old woman in Clearfield County. State Police say that fentanyl and methamphetamine were allegedly found in the possession of Briana McClellan of Tyrone. McClellan was wanted on an active arrest warrant when... Read More.