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Changes coming for antlerless deer license applications

Monday, November 7 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — If you are a deer hunter, expect some changes next year in how you apply for Pennsylvania antlerless deer licenses. It was made official Friday by the Pennsylvania Game Commission that legislation enacted in Harrisburg last week will allow hunters to buy antlerless... Read More.

Sunny 106 Halloween Parade and community trick-or-treating is today

Monday, October 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Today is Halloween, and many Tri-County communities will have their official Trick-or-Treat hours from 6pm until 8pm this evening … including the City of DuBois, Sandy Township, Falls Creek, Brookville and Punxsutawney. Before that happens, it's the Sunny 106 Halloween Parade on West... Read More.

A week-long detour in Clearfield County begins today

Monday, October 31 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A week-long detour goes into effect today in Jordan Township, Clearfield County. PennDOT wants you to be aware that a portion of Henrys Road, Route 3021, is going to be closed all week while maintenance crews take care of some tree clearing, tree... Read More.

DuBois Area United Way hits 12% of campaign goal

Monday, October 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Just a few weeks into it's 2023 campaign, the DuBois Area United Way has achieved over 12 percent of the overall goal. Co-chairs of this year's campaign, Neil Hanes and Ed Yahner, say $43,000 has been received so far. The campaign goal is... Read More.

CARES Act grant will help improve water service in Cooper Township

Monday, October 31 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County has been awarded a grant of more than $1.2 million to help provide and restore water service to some residents of Cooper Township. The grant money is part of the federal CARES Act, and it will be used by the township's... Read More.

Abla joins Penn Highlands as Chief Medical Officer

Monday, October 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A new Chief Medical Officer has joined the Penn Highlands Healthcare staff in DuBois. Doctor Trina Abla is taking on the CMO duties as Doctor Russell Cameron transitions into semi-retirement and limits his duties at Penn Highlands. Dr. Abla has experience serving as CMO... Read More.

Brookville man jailed on stalking and sexual assault charges

Monday, October 24 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – A Brookville man has been jailed on several charges including stalking and sexual assault. Brookville Borough Police say 41-year-old Steven Thomas repeatedly harassed a woman through calls and text messages in violation of a no-contact order bail agreement. In the early morning hours of... Read More.

DuBois-Sandy Township consolidation efforts moving forward

Monday, October 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The process of consolidating the City of DuBois and Sandy Township has completed another crucial step. The Joint Board of elected officials from the DuBois City Council and the Sandy Township Board of Supervisors presented a draft of the consolidation agreement at its... Read More.

Clearfield-Lawrence Airport requests higher funding

Monday, October 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield-Lawrence Airport Chairman David Schultz visited another local government meeting to request higher funding next year. Schultz attended the Clearfield Borough Council meeting Thursday to ask for a “rethinking” on the airport’s financial allocation. Schultz made a similar request of the Lawrence... Read More.

2023 DuBois Area Historical Society calendar is now available

Monday, October 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS – You now have a chance to buy a copy of the 2023 DuBois Area Historical Society Calendar. The theme of the calendar mirrors the society's latest publication, “Spirited Citizens of the DuBois Area,” featuring photos of the earliest prominent DuBois area citizens as... Read More.