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Punxsutawney Man Accused of Meeting “Teen”

Monday, December 15 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man has been jailed after allegedly planning to meet who he thought was a 15 year-old girl for sex. In late November, police received messages between 31 year-old Zachary Runyon and the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a 15 year-old... Read More.

Wheelers & Dealers Returns to Brookville Area High School

Monday, December 15 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - You are invited to the annual Wheelers & Dealers event at the Brookville Area High School this week. Running from 11:15am to noon at the school’s auxiliary gym, you will buy play money at the door and use it to purchase student creations. This... Read More.

St Marys Pharmacy Now Open

Monday, December 15 by wcednews

ST MARYS - The newly relocated Penn Highlands Community Pharmacy in St Marys is now open in Penn Highlands Elk. We previously reported the former St Marys Pharmacy was moving from their Railroad Street address to Penn Highlands Elk. Now open, this new location offers... Read More.

Bill to Help Military Families

Monday, December 15 by wcednews

UNDATED - A sweeping defense bill, backed by Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson could mean bigger paychecks and improved services for military families. The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act will include a 3.8 percent pay raise for service members, expand housing support, and include more childcare... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of Assault

Friday, December 12 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man was jailed after allegedly assaulting a woman in St. Marys last week, The victim told police that on December 5th 18 year-old Dominick Hutchins came to her apartment. The victim’s son opened the door when Hutchins allegedly pushed past him... Read More.

DuBois Man Sentenced for Assaulting Minor

Friday, December 12 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man will spend up to four years in State Prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a minor girl. According to court documents 39 year-old William Boganwright was accused of touching the young girl inappropriately in August of 2023. After pleading guilty to... Read More.

Fill the Engine Returns to Brockway this Weekend

Friday, December 12 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - The Brockway Volunteer Hose Company and Horton Township Fire Department invite you to their 11th annual “Fill the Engine” Christmas food drive this weekend. Running from 10am to 2pm this Sunday at Martino’s BiLo in Brockway, Fire Chief Mike Hoskavich tells us they... Read More.

Placing Wreaths this Weekend

Friday, December 12 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Multiple Wreaths Across America ceremonies will take place across Jefferson County this weekend. An observance in Brookville will be held at the War Memorial at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Beginning at noon, this tradition is expanding by partnering with Mt. Tabor Cemetery... Read More.

Tri-County Weekly Gas Price Update

Friday, December 12 by wcednews

UNDATED - As the holiday season approaches area gas prices are still staying low. According to AAA, Jefferson County continues to be the lowest average at $3.18 dollars a gallon, up three cents from last week. Clearfield County stayed the same at $3.27 dollars Elk County went... Read More.

Two Women Accused of Mistreating/Starving Minor

Thursday, December 11 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Two women are facing several child abuse charges after a months long investigation revealed they allegedly mistreated, abused, and starved a minor. According to police, they were contacted about a cyber student who returned to school for the first time since May of... Read More.