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Pennsylvania Budget Proposed

Tuesday, February 10 by wcednews

UNDATED - The first proposal for Pennsylvania’s next state budget was unveiled last week, calling for an increase in spending. The plan would boost state spending by $2.72 billion dollars over last year’s budget. Similar to last year, the administration proposes increases in revenue by... Read More.

Promoting Heart Health

Tuesday, February 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS - You can now sign up to learn more about heart health and preventative care in DuBois. Held on Wednesday February 25th at 5pm at the Founder’s Cafe and Grill in Penn Highlands DuBois “From Our Hearts to Yours” gives you an opportunity to... Read More.

Prosecutors Seek to Disqualify Suplizio Attorney

Monday, February 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - Federal Prosecutors are asking for a hearing to disqualify one of former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio’s defense attorneys, claiming a conflict of interest. According to court documents, prosecutors are looking to dismiss Suplizio’s defense attorney William Shaw Jr, claiming that Shaw... Read More.

Reynoldsville Couple Accused of Animal Abuse

Monday, February 9 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE - A Reynoldsville couple are facing animal cruelty charges after authorities rescued over 30 cats and dogs. According to police, in August of 2024 an investigation was launched into 57 year-old Clifford Small and 59 year-old Colleen Small after receiving reports of over the... Read More.

Additional Charges Filed in Brookville Business Fraud Case

Monday, February 9 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Additional charges have been filed against the owner of a Brookville taxidermy business. We previously reported that 53 year-old Chad Kurtz was accused of Deceptive Business Practices after allegedly taking money for taxidermy projects and not completing the work. Since the initial charges... Read More.

DuBois Finances Questioned

Monday, February 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS - City of DuBois officials have addressed concerns following questions about the city’s finances. City Manager Ben Kafferlin explained that the city is facing a temporary cash flow issue tied to the general fund, but is continuing to pay its bills. “It’s not like we... Read More.

Legislation to Expand Veteran Breast Cancer Screenings

Monday, February 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new piece of legislation, introduced partially by Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson, would expand veteran’s access to breast cancer screenings. The Mammography Access for Veterans Act, would expand how veterans can get breast cancer screenings through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and would... Read More.

Coalport Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault

Friday, February 6 by wcednews

COALPORT - A Coalport man will spend up to 40 years in State Prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two minor girls. We previously reported that 36 year-old Justin Anderson Jr. was facing over 1,500 charges after being accused of raping two girls... Read More.

Penfield Man Sentenced for Meth

Friday, February 6 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Penfield man will spend up to two years at the Clearfield County Jail after pleading guilty to delivering methamphetamines. We previously reported that 39 year-old Bryan Pyne had pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamines in... Read More.

Removing Fluoride From DuBois Water

Friday, February 6 by wcednews

DUBOIS - City of DuBois officials are beginning a months long process that could end the addition of fluoride to the city’s water supply. This controversial plan argued that fluoride should not be added to drinking water when you could obtain it through other means. To... Read More.