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Ohio Truck Driver Accused of Meeting ‘Teen’ for Sex

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - An Ohio truck Driver is behind bars after he allegedly went to a Brookville truck stop to meet a teenage decoy for sex. According to police, the predator hunting group 814 Pred Hunters, posing as a 15 year-old girl, were in contact with... Read More.

Consolidation Countdown: The Road So Far

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Consolidation of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township is less than a year away, as we approach that deadline we are having our Consolidation Countdown, giving you all of the information you need to know. While we are looking at the... Read More.

Clearfield County DA Announces Candidacy for Judge

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers has announced that he plans to run for the position of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Sayers has served as Clearfield County’s District Attorney since 2020. Sayers says that he oversees around 1,200 criminal cases... Read More.

Treasure Lake Winterfest Next Weekend

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

TREASURE LAKE - The 2025 Treasure Lake Winterfest will be held next Saturday, February 8th, hosting a plethora of activities for you.to enjoy. Everything kicks off with the 14th annual Polar Plunge. Starting at 11am at the Lake Bimini Boat Launch you can take the... Read More.

Gas Prices Continue to Rise

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

UNDATED - The price of gasoline in the Tri-County area are still continuing to rise. According to Triple-A, Clearfield County sits at the highest average at $3.50 dollars a gallon, up one cent from last week. Jefferson and Elk Counties both sit at $3.49 dollars a... Read More.

Police Looking for DuBois Robbery Suspect.

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS - DuBois Police are currently on the lookout for a man suspected of robbing a Family Dollar in DuBois Wednesday night. According to DuBois Police, a little before 8pm, a man wearing a black mask, black and white flannel shirt, dark jeans, and boots... Read More.

Ridgway Man Facing Charges for ATV Police Chase

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man is facing charges after he allegedly led police on a chase while he was in an ATV in November. On November 2nd police were called to a Sheetz on Broad Street for reports of a man who was intoxicated at... Read More.

SNAP Benefits Scam Warning

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

UNDATED - The Department of Human Services is warning you about skimming scams targeting SNAP benefits. To help prevent future thefts, an enhanced PIN security measure has been put in place. DHS also says that victims of these scams cannot be reimbursed for the stolen funds.

Celebrating Milestones in 2025

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Chamber of Commerce has had a busy 2024, welcoming 35 new businesses, hosting 33 events, and 15 ribbon cuttings. On top of releasing their second edition of DuBois-opoly. Looking forward, Executive Director Jodi August is excited for what 2025 will... Read More.

2025-2026 Hunting Season Approved

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

UNDATED - The 2025-26 hunting season in Pennsylvania has a preliminary outline set with some changes compared to last year. The timeframes and bag limits are similar to the 2024-25 season with only a few modifications. Currently the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners would like to... Read More.