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Election Dates Set

Monday, September 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - Dates have been set for the 2024-2025 election period, we give you the latest on when you can hit the polls. Election day is slated for November 5th with polls being open from 7am to 8pm. You will be able to vote for... Read More.

Kane Woman Charged in Fatal Treasure Lake Overdose

Saturday, September 7 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - A Kane woman is facing multiple charges after a months-long investigation into a fatal overdose of a Treasure Lake man. In mid-April police were dispatched to a Treasure Lake home where they discovered 33 year-old Matthew Meholic dead on the bathroom floor. Authorities... Read More.

Clearfield County Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Four Children

Saturday, September 7 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - A Clearfield County man is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of allegedly sexually assaulting four children Police say that Westover resident, 35 year-old Simon Lee, is being charged after the four victims spoke out about multiple alleged sexual assaults. Over a... Read More.

Walk to Prevent Suicide this Weekend

Saturday, September 7 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual walk to help raise awareness and prevent suicide is this weekend. On Sunday the Clearfield-Jefferson Suicide Prevention Team will be at the DuBois City Park educating and raising awareness about suicide. The walk typically sees numerous vendors and speakers from across Jefferson... Read More.

Police Looking for a Man who went to a Convenience Store after Alleged Hit and Run

Friday, September 6 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY- State Police are looking for an individual who they say after they hit a parked car and someone’s front porch fled to a convenience store to then buy snacks. On August 17th, troopers were called to a reported hit and run on Fairview... Read More.

Fetal Alcohol Awareness

Friday, September 6 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - An annual information campaign focusing on unborn children and alcohol consumption will be in Punxsutawney next week. The Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission and Punxsutawney Area Hospital are joining forces to educate you about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, commonly known as FASD. According to... Read More.

Annual Groundhog Picnic Slated for Next Week

Friday, September 6 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - The annual Groundhog Picnic is slated to take place next weekend. The annual event, hosted by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club will feature seven hours of food, live music, drinks, and photo ops with the one and only Punxsutawney Phil. The picnic will also feature... Read More.

Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend

Friday, September 6 by wcednews

UNDATED – Gas prices in the Tri-County area are still going down. According to Triple-A, Clearfield County has dropped five cents to an average of $3.61 dollars per gallon. Jefferson County dropped a whopping nine cents to only $3.47 per gallon. Elk County however, is still seeing... Read More.

Fatal Clearfield County Crash Update

Thursday, September 5 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - State Police have provided more information on a deadly ATV Crash over the weekend. According to Pennsylvania State Police, 81 year-old Father Robert Humenay, was walking around Sportsman’s Road in Winburne when struck by an ATV. It is alleged that the side-by-side’s operator,... Read More.

Clearfield County Woman Accused of Falsifying Teacher Accreditation

Thursday, September 5 by wcednews

WOODLAND - A Woodland Woman is facing felony charges for allegedly falsifying credentials to become a preschool teacher. Police say that 31 year-old Hillary Lamont was under investigation in March for alleged drug use. After investigating, officers found tramadol hydrochloride, Oxycodone, and alprazolam in Lamont’s laptop... Read More.