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Clearfield County man pleads guilty, sentenced up to one year in jail

Friday, December 22 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man will serve up to one year in the county jail after pleading guilty to assault and reckless endangerment. According to court documents, 23-year-old Mason Guelich was originally accused of punching and stomping the victim during a fight over an... Read More.

Jefferson County woman faces assault and burglary charges

Friday, December 22 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 30-year-old Jefferson County woman is behind bars and faces charges of assault and burglary. Punxsutawney Borough Police filed charges against Rosalind Gursky for allegedly breaking into a Punxsy home and attacking her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend. Police say that Gursky punched the... Read More.

Light Up a Child’s Life Campaign exceeds $2.5 million

Friday, December 22 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Make-A-Wish Foundation gives hope to children with critical illnesses. This year, 10 counties surrounding the DuBois area raised a total of $2,558,348.74 to support the Light Up A Child’s Life campaign. Lacy Bair, Regional Manager of Make-A-Wish, took charge to explain the... Read More.

Sewer and stormwater grants awarded to Clearfield and Elk counties

Thursday, December 21 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Six different Clearfield and Elk County municipalities will receive up to $480,000 in grants to upgrade their sewer and stormwater treatment systems. The Curwensville, Huston Township, and Kratzer Run authorities are the Clearfield County recipients; while the Fox Township, Jay Township, and... Read More.

Jefferson County man jailed on assault charges

Thursday, December 21 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 44-year-old Jefferson County man has been jailed on assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct charges. According to court documents, Jeremy Newcome of Punxsutawney is accused of assaulting a man in a parked car, and smashing the vehicle’s fender with a mini baseball... Read More.

Clearfield County Prison Board hears mothers’ complaints about medical treatment

Thursday, December 21 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – At this week's Clearfield County Prison Board meeting, two former inmates' mothers complained about medical treatment at the jail. One woman claimed that while her son was incarcerated, he started taking lithium even though he had no prior medications. She said that... Read More.

Pay will increase for most Clearfield County non-union employees

Thursday, December 21 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A decision has been made on next year's salaries for Clearfield County's non-union employees. The Clearfield County Salary Board voted this week to approve an eight- percent increase in pay for most positions, but there are some exceptions. Commissioner Dave Glass explained... Read More.

DuBois Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign continues through Saturday

Thursday, December 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Salvation Army, through its Red Kettle Campaign, is collecting donations through Saturday to give back to local families in need. The goal is to collect at least $70,000 by Saturday, and it's very close. The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign... Read More.

McCutchen will be a Bucco in 2024

Wednesday, December 20 by wcednews

Let's run it back! Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates finalized a one-year deal for the 2024 season. McCutchen will enter the 2024 season just one home run shy of 300 in his career. McCutchen has hit 215 of his 299 career home runs as a member... Read More.

Clearfield County drug death trial continues

Wednesday, December 20 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Today could be the conclusion of the trial for a Clearfield County man charged for his role in a 36-year-old woman's deadly overdose of fentanyl. According to court documents, 41-year-old Trevor Bloom of West Decatur is accused of supplying the drugs that... Read More.