Local News

Encouraging Careers Through Robotics Team

Monday, January 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois BEST Robotics team marked their best nationals performance since 2014 this year. Finishing in 4th place at their game and 3rd overall, this year’s theme focused on space exploration. Each team had to create a robot designed to navigate rough “lunar”... Read More.

New DuBois Council Salaries Revisited

Monday, January 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The salaries of the future City of DuBois Council has gone through some changes. It was initially voted that each new member of council and treasurer would make $2,400 dollars annually, with the next Mayor making 1.5 times the council’s rate. All of these... Read More.

Former Cosmetology Building Overcomes Ownership Issue

Monday, January 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A Downtown DuBois Building has been cleared for sale after dealing with Ownership issues. The building was originally posted for sale in February last year, however a tax sale issue came up due to a previous owner. City officials tell us that now, all... Read More.

Reynoldsville Ice Skating Rink Open

Saturday, January 18 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE - An outdoors ice skating rink in Reynoldsville is now open to the public. Located across from the fire hall, the rink has been created and will be maintained by the Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Company. The rink is available for anyone to use at any... Read More.

Treasure Lake Dredging on Schedule

Saturday, January 18 by wcednews

TREASURE LAKE - The project to drain and dredge Treasure Lake is still going strong. We originally reported in October that the project planned to lower the lake’s level by 10 feet to allow crews to dig up sediment built up over years of... Read More.

Bill Could Enhance Training Opportunities

Saturday, January 18 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new piece of legislation could bring more training opportunities for anyone looking for new job skills. The legislation, if adopted, would expand tax advantaged savings for anyone who was looking to get skill training, professional development, and take part in apprenticeships. The Skills... Read More.

Extremely Cold Weather Predicted for our Area.

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Next Monday through Wednesday we are expected to receive temperatures as low as -20 degrees, we have the latest on what you can do to stay safe and prepared. According to the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services, you should practice extreme caution... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Stalking

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing stalking charges after he allegedly repeatedly contacted another person. On December 25th 37 year-old Steven Latta allegedly went to the victim’s home and demanded a bank card. When told to leave he allegedly damaged a screen door. He then... Read More.

DuBois Long John Silver’s/A&W Closed

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Long John Silvers and A&W restaurant in DuBois has now officially closed. We previously announced that 7 Brews plans to demolish the building and build a two lane drive through coffee shop. City officials tell us that a deed negotiation still... Read More.

Kruzelak Named DuBois/Sandy Police Chief

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Kris Kruzelak, the current Police Chief for Sandy Township has been named Chief for both DuBois and the Township. Kruzelak is taking over for Interim Chief Shawn McCleary, who became Chief when former Chief Blaine Clark was placed on administrative leave in... Read More.