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DuBois School Board Seeking Grants/Approve New Projects

Friday, February 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois School Board approved several grant requests and projects this week. The biggest items include over $6.8 million dollars in state grants requests for HVAC and LED lighting upgrades at the middle school. The board also approved $55,000 dollars for new high school... Read More.

Tri-County Weekly Gas Price Update

Friday, February 27 by wcednews

UNDATED - Gas prices are going up slightly but holding steady. According to AAA, Elk County went up the least, up to $3.29 dollars a gallon, up one cent. Jefferson County prices went up two cents to $3.09 dollars. Clearfield County average gas prices are at $3.26... Read More.

Morrisdale Man Sentenced for Impregnating Teen

Thursday, February 26 by wcednews

MORRISDALE - A Morrisdale man will spend up to 18 months in county jail after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor. We previously reported that in August 26 year-old Louis Young sexually assaulted and impregnated a teenage victim. Now, after pleading guilty to statutory... Read More.

Local Sports Update – Thursday, 2/26

Thursday, February 26 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball Tournaments: CLASS 1A GIRLS SEMIFINALS - WEDNESDAY Clarion-Limestone 54, DuBois Central Catholic 40 Elk County Catholic 50, Otto-Eldred 38 -- Lena Polaski scored 14 points to lead the Lady Crusaders CLASS 2A GIRLS SEMIFINALS - WEDNESDAY Keystone 56, Brockway 42 – Sophia Schmader notched a double-double... Read More.

Brockway Man Sentenced for Stabbing

Thursday, February 26 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - A Brockway man could spend nearly two years in county jail after pleading guilty to stabbing another man in the neck We originally reported in August that Noah Fremer was jailed after getting into an argument and stabbing a man in the neck... Read More.

Mayhem in March Returns to DuBois

Thursday, February 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS - You are invited to watch the return of the boxing event Mayhem in March next week. Scheduled for Saturday March 7th at the DuBois Country Club, this spectacle will showcase hometown athletes with the DuBois WPAL who step into the ring to represent... Read More.

Brookville Road Closure Extended

Thursday, February 26 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - A Brookville road’s closure has been extended through the summer of 2027. Jenks Street, which originally closed in late 2024, has been shut down as work continues on the I-80 North Fork Bridge project. Now, officials say that with the heavy winter weather this... Read More.

Making Community Projects a Reality

Thursday, February 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - Local communities now have a chance to seek federal dollars for local projects. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson says his office is accepting Community Project Funding requests for 2027, supporting projects related to public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life. Eligible applicants include local governments... Read More.

Wilcox Man Found Guilty for Hiring a Hit

Wednesday, February 25 by wcednews

WILCOX - A Wilcox man has been found guilty of trying to hire someone to kill his ex wife. We previously reported that David Vanatta had told a pastor his plan to hire Colton Baird to kill his ex wife. When confronted, police learned that... Read More.

St Marys Man Accused of Inappropriately Touching a Minor

Wednesday, February 25 by wcednews

ST MARYS - A St Marys man has been jailed after allegedly inappropriately touching a 13 year-old girl. In late March of 2025 police began an investigation into 69 year-old David Bobenrieth after receiving reports that he allegedly touched the 13 year-old inappropriately. The victim stated... Read More.