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Woman Charged for Hiding Wanted Man

Thursday, April 17 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE - A Sykesville woman is facing charges after allegedly hiding and helping a man wanted by police. According to State Police, 30 year-old Lindsay Meholick had provided rides and personal belongings to Dustin Douthit, who was actively wanted by police at the time. Now,... Read More.

Grampian Man Sent to State Prison

Thursday, April 17 by wcednews

GRAMPIAN - A Grampian man will be spending the next four to eight years in state prison for sexually assaulting a child. We previously reported that 23 year-old Robert Zortman was jailed for over 30 sexual assault charges against a boy since he was... Read More.

Firefighter’s Stance on Municipal Fire Study

Thursday, April 17 by wcednews

DuBois/Sandy Township - Firefighters in DuBois and Sandy Township are united in their stance against the consolidated fire study done by DCED, agreeing to some points, but opposing others. DuBois Fire Chief John Kelsey represented all DuBois and Sandy Township departments saying they all... Read More.

Road Paving in DuBois

Thursday, April 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Three areas in the City of DuBois will be seeing an impact as crews begin paving. Beginning at 7am, crews will begin paving Route 255 near the old Coke Plant, DuBois/Rockton Road near Shaffer Road, and Maple Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets. You... Read More.

St Marys Clean-Up Day Scheduled

Thursday, April 17 by wcednews

ST MARYS - The third annual clean-up day in Saint Marys is set for next Tuesday. Hosted by the St. Marys Heritage Preservation Group, you are urged to join your peers in collecting litter, pulling weeds, and help with landscaping. Everything kicks off next Tuesday, April... Read More.

St Marys Man Accused of having Child Pornography

Wednesday, April 16 by wcednews

ST MARYS - A St. Marys man is facing multiple charges after police say he allegedly had child pornography. According to police 75 year-old Robert McKee, who was on probation for child pornography in 2023, was allegedly in possession of explicit material on his phone... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Allegedly has Sexual Conversations with Decoy

Wednesday, April 16 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is behind bars after allegedly having sexual conversations with a 15 year-old decoy. According to police records, 27 year-old Cody Gardner, was in contact with the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a 15 year-old girl since mid March. The conversations... Read More.

7 Brew Coffee Preparing to Open in DuBois

Wednesday, April 16 by wcednews

DUBOIS - With a building in place, only a few more key details are needed before the coffee shop 7 Brew is open for you to enjoy. The double lane drive through will have you take your order on an iPad for whatever beverage suits... Read More.

German Exchange Students In Brockway

Wednesday, April 16 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - A group of German exchange students began studying in Brockway at the beginning of the month. The students travel between different campuses spending a few weeks in different locations while schooling. In the beginning of April they began in Brockway with an estimated two... Read More.

Voter Registration Deadline Incoming

Wednesday, April 16 by wcednews

UNDATED - If you are not registered to vote, your time is running out. If you wish to vote in the Primary Election on May 20th, you must register to vote no later than May 5th If you prefer to mail in your ballot or have... Read More.