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Clearfield County Man Sentenced for Corruption of Minors

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 20-year-old Clearfield County man has been sentenced to four-to-eight months in jail after pleading guilty to having sex with an underage girl. According to State Police investigators, Christian Bailor of Morrisdale assaulted the 14-year-old girl when he was 19. Bailor's guilty... Read More.

Jefferson County Fire Hall Torn Down, Rebuild Begins

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County fire hall was torn down this week, but a new building is expected to be up within a few weeks. Punxsutawney's Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company had to tear down the old structure, which was built 102 years ago,... Read More.

50th Elk County Fair Begins Tuesday

Saturday, August 3 by wcednews

KERSEY – The 50th Elk County Fair begins Tuesday in Kersey. The fair opens with a ceremony to announce and crown this year's Elk County Fair Queen on the George A. Swanson stage. Also Tuesday, pony rides will be offered to benefit 4-H, Scott... Read More.

DuBois, Sandy Township Receive Traffic Signal Improvement Grants

Friday, August 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Traffic signal improvements are in store for two DuBois area intersections. According to State Representative Mike Armanini, the City of DuBois and Sandy Township have been approved to receive grants as part of Pennsylvania’s ‘Green Light-Go’ program. A grant of more than... Read More.

Woman Charged with Child Endangerment, DUI in Jefferson County

Friday, August 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A traffic stop in Jefferson County for a non-working brake light led to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman on DUI and child endangerment charges. According to court documents, State Police pulled over a vehicle driven by Samantha Gray in Punxsutawney.... Read More.

Clearfield County Landscaper Faces Theft Charges

Friday, August 2 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE – Charges of theft by deception and failure to perform services have been filed against a Clearfield County landscaper. According to Curwensville Police, 40-year-old Kenneth Edwards III, the alleged owner of D and D Lawn Care, accepted a $5,700 advance payment from a... Read More.

National Fuel Gas Rates Increase

Friday, August 2 by wcednews

UNDATED – As of yesterday, Thursday, National Fuel Gas customers in the Tri-County area will have to pay a higher monthly bill. National Fuel completed its annual adjustment to gas supply charges, which will increase the monthly bill of a typical customer by more... Read More.

DuBois Unity Night is Tonight

Friday, August 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The first-ever Unity Night will be held in the DuBois City Park from 5 to 8pm this evening. Presented by the Clearfield County District Attorney and Priority Media, DuBois Unity Night will be a night filled with free family fun, and an... Read More.

Clearfield County Jury Finds Man Guilty of Assaulting Father

Thursday, August 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 20-year-old Clearfield County man has been convicted of severely beating his father, inflicting near-fatal injuries, On Wednesday, a jury found Noah Brady of Curwensville guilty of felony aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, and disorderly conduct. The victim testified that... Read More.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Clearfield County Teen

Thursday, August 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County teenager is behind bars, facing multiple child pornography charges. According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, 19-year-old Abram Fry of Houtzdale is accused of possessing 50 images and videos of child porn, and sharing them to various social media... Read More.