DuBois Duo Accused of Stealing From Walmart

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A DuBois duo is facing several theft charges after allegedly stealing a laptop from the Punxsutawney Walmart. On May 6th police responded to the Punxsutawney Walmart for a reported theft two days prior. Surveillance footage allegedly showed 27 year-old Caleb Doksa and 31... Read More.

Brockway School Board Approves Budget with Tax Increase

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - The Brockway School Board has approved the 2026-2027 budget, increasing taxes to cover needed expenses. Superintendent Brian Mulhollan told us the budget has an eight percent increase this year with special education mandates, cyber charter expenses, and rising technology costs leading to an... Read More.

DuBois Council Approves Herbicide Treatment

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois City Council has approved up to $42,000 for herbicide work in a part of the city’s watershed. Forestry consultant Kenny Kane said that this treatment would help prepare for future timber harvests by targeting invasive plants and species harming young hardwood... Read More.

Investing in Local Roadwork

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

UNDATED - PennDOT officials say that more than $50 million dollars in road and bridge work is happening this year. In Clearfield County, crews are finishing up nearly 24 miles of improvements on I-80, signal upgrades in Clearfield Borough, and restoration work in DuBois and... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle while on drugs. On May 11th, police responded to Cole Church Road in Bell Township for a report of a stolen vehicle. As police were responding, they were notified the vehicle... Read More.

Police Investigating Knox Township Fire

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

KNOX TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for your help in identifying the cause of a fire in Knox Township over the weekend. According to police sometime between 12pm Saturday and 10am Sunday a fire broke out at 3173 Oak Ridge Road damaging a garage and... Read More.

Honoring Local Veterans in DuBois

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Across the county this Memorial Day, communities are gathering to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. This year, the DuBois Legion recognized veteran John “Jack” Garr. His daughter, Jackie Allshouse, says despite the honor, her... Read More.

Funding Heading Towards Pennsylvania Hospitals

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - More federal money is heading towards Pennsylvania hospitals and healthcare providers. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson says that FEMA has released $600 million dollars in delayed COVID reimbursement funding owed across the Commonwealth. This funding includes $14 million dollars fro UPMC facilities across western Pennsylvania,... Read More.

PennDOT Reports Fewer Fatal Crashes in 2025

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - A report from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation shows that fewer people are dying from car crashes in 2025. The report stated that just over one thousand people were killed in crashes, the lowest number ever recorded in the state. Officials say that there... Read More.

Clearfield DA Issues Statement on Canceled Council Meeting

Friday, May 22 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A scheduled Clearfield Borough Council meeting was canceled over alleged threatening messages sent to elected officials. Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers says the Clearfield Regional Police Department was notified of messages sent to council members. Sayers says investigators determined no direct threat exists,... Read More.