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Clearfield/Indiana Counties Receiving Tropical Storm Relief

Saturday, December 21 by wcednews

UNDATED - Financial aid will now be available if you were impacted by Tropical Storm Debby in Clearfield and Indiana Counties. Between August 8th and 10th, many suffered from extreme flooding caused by the Tropical Storm. Now you may contact the United States Small Business... Read More.

Woman Sentenced to State Prison for DuBois Overdose Death

Saturday, December 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A Kane woman is going to spend the next seven to 15 years in State Prison for her role in the overdose death of a DuBois man. We previously reported that 30 year-old Samantha Gustafson, had provided 33 year-old Matthew Meholic with... Read More.

Herm Federal Case Postponed Again

Saturday, December 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Federal case against the City of DuBois’ former City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former city employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer has been pushed back once again. With the case initially scheduled for earlier in the fall, it has now been postponed until... Read More.

DuBois Bomb Threat Extended

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

SANDY TOWNSHIP - A bomb threat facing Eastern Avenue in Sandy Township will be locking the area down indefinitely. Just after 8pm multiple Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS, and Bomb Squad members responded to an Eastern Avenue address for a reported bomb threat. The suspect, later identified... Read More.

Warrant Arrest leads to Drug Possession Charges

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Man is behind bars after a warrant arrest revealed he was allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia. On Monday, officers with the Clearfield Regional Police Department noticed a man with a known warrant, Charles Erskine, walking around the 300 block of Reighard... Read More.

New Managers Urging Unity During Conflicting Times

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS/SANDY TOWNSHIP - As consolidation for the City of DuBois and Sandy Township fast approaches, the new management firm is urging everyone to stick together and work through the distrust and hate. Ben Kafferlin, one of the Managers for the city and township, has been... Read More.

Brookville Econ Students Raising Money Through School Project

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Brookville Economics Seniors held their annual Wheelers and Dealers event Wednesday, raising money and learning life lessons. The event, which has been running for over 20 years, had seniors create and market their homemade creations. As we walked around the event, our crews spoke... Read More.

Penn Highlands Elk Announces Bid for Trauma Center Accreditation

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

ST. MARYS - Penn Highlands Elk has announced their intent to try and become a Level IV Trauma Center. The healthcare facility has now submitted a letter of intent to the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, to try and become a trauma center. Professionals believe that the... Read More.

Fluctuating Gas Prices as Holiday Travel Season Approaches

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

UNDATED – Gas prices in our area are moving across the board as holiday travel times fast approach. According to Triple-A, Jefferson County is the only one in our area that saw a decrease in average, going to $3.37 dollars a gallon, down three cents... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of Building Explosives

Thursday, December 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly building a homemade bomb Monday. Officers with the Sandy Township Police Department respond to a reported dispute between a man and 29 year-old Brandon Collins. After investigation, police learned that Collins was allegedly... Read More.