Local News

Good Juice Visiting DuBois

Tuesday, August 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The “Music in the Park” concert series at DuBois City Park concludes this Thursday evening at 6 pm. This week’s concert at the Cherry Amphitheater features a live performance by the group, Good Juice. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring your... Read More.

Murder, Mystery, and Italian Food

Tuesday, August 20 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Get ready to look like a 20’s mobster to help solve the murder of a Chicago crime boss in an interactive murder mystery dinner show in late October. Hosted by the Brookville Chamber of Commerce, the dinner show returns to the area with... Read More.

Three Injured after Saturday Morning Fire

Monday, August 19 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - Three people have been transported to the hospital after a fire on Saturday morning. First responders arrived at 318 North Broad Street in Ridgway just after 7am finding the residence engulfed in flames. Crews were able to fully clear the scene by 10:30 am. Three... Read More.

Local Gun Rights Seminar Happening Soon

Monday, August 19 by wcednews

ST. MARYS - A seminar on firearms rights and concealed carry will be held in Elk County next week. Hosted by state Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Chris Dush, the seminar will focus on the proper handling of our local gun laws. Local experts will present... Read More.

DuBois Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges

Monday, August 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is being accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage boy multiple times. On August 10th Sandy Township police were asked to make contact with a DuBois man, later identified as 68 year-old Eugene Rugh Jr., regarding an alleged sexual assault. Police... Read More.

Man Behind Bars After Allegedly Attacking Hospital Staff and Breaking Equipment

Monday, August 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A Northern Cambria man is behind bars after allegedly breaking medical equipment and assaulting staff at Penn Highlands DuBois last week. Police were contacted by hospital staff, saying that a patient, later identified as 30 year-old John Walters Williams, was allegedly getting out... Read More.

Consolidation Discussion This Thursday

Monday, August 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Consolidation of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township will be the topic of discussion at Thursday Morning’s DuBois Chamber of Commerce Business Connections Luncheon. A panel of representatives from both the city of DuBois and Sandy township will present an update on... Read More.

School Safety Tips

Saturday, August 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Schools across the tri county area are welcoming students back next week, we look at safety tips ahead of the school year. We spoke to DuBois Superintendent Wendy Benton, on how you at home can look out for our local youth. “We just like... Read More.

Gold Bar Scam Foiled

Saturday, August 17 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – Jefferson County authorities have apprehended a suspect accused of allegedly running a gold bar scam. Brookville police say they were contacted by S&T Bank on August 7th after a local elderly victim tried to withdraw half a million dollars to purchase gold bars. Police... Read More.

Improving Stream Habitats

Saturday, August 17 by wcednews

ELK COUNTY – The USDA Forest Service invites your input and comments regarding their proposal to improve stream habitats along 65 miles of streams in Elk County. The streams are in Highland, Ridgway, and Spring Creek townships. The proposed project includes cutting down trees... Read More.