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Clearfield-Elk County Comprehensive Plan Open to Review, Comments

Thursday, May 30 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – If you call Clearfield or Elk County home, you are invited to review a draft of the Joint Comprehensive Plan for both counties. At Tuesday's Clearfield County Commissioners meeting, the planning director for Clearfield County, Jodi Brennan, said the draft is open... Read More.

Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic Planned in Brookville

Thursday, May 30 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – A drive-thru rabies clinic will be available in Brookville on Saturday. From 1 until 3, you can get a one or three year rabies vaccine for your pets for $15 each. The clinic will be held at the Moonlite Drive-In, along Route... Read More.

DuBois Council Accepts Nasuti Retirement, Approves Employees’ Move, Considers Refinancing

Wednesday, May 29 by wcednews

DUBOIS -- A retirement and resignation formally accepted, early consolidation of administrative employees' work spaces, and debt refinancing -- those were the primary topics addressed at Tuesday's DuBois City Council meeting. The July 5th resignation and retirement of DuBois and Sandy Township Engineer Chris Nasuti... Read More.

Jefferson County Bridge Replacement Project Scheduled

Wednesday, May 29 by wcednews

INDIANA – An upcoming bridge replacement project in Jefferson County will result in at least a two-month detour. According to PennDOT, work to replace the Cortez Bridge along the Anita-Knoxdale Road in McCalmont Township is scheduled to begin on June 10th. A detour is... Read More.

BC3 at Brockway Graduates Two Dozen Nurses

Wednesday, May 29 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – A new record has been set for the number of graduates from the registered nursing program of BC3-at-Brockway. Earlier this month, 24 students were honored at a pinning ceremony for completing the program at the Jefferson County community college. This year's class... Read More.

Habitat for Humanity of Clearfield County Seeking Volunteers

Wednesday, May 29 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Habitat for Humanity of Clearfield County continues to seek volunteers and board members to help their organization. The non-profit organization builds and improves homes in local communities with the vision of everyone having a decent place to live. The urgent need is... Read More.

Clearfield, Elk County PennDOT Maintenance Projects Resume

Tuesday, May 28 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – For the rest of this week, PennDOT crews will return to a regular schedule of road maintenance work in both Clearfield and Elk Counties. Projects in Clearfield County include drainage pipe replacement and cleaning along Route 255 in Sandy Township, and Salem... Read More.

DuBois Woman, Reynoldsville Man Face Theft Charges

Tuesday, May 28 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Theft-related charges have been filed against a DuBois woman and Reynoldsville man for their alleged involvement in a scrap metal scam. According to court documents, State Police have accused 30-year-old Kayleigh Huzsek and 43-year-old Dustin Wolfe of falsifying weigh slips at a... Read More.

Clearfield County Man Sentenced on Strangulation Charge

Tuesday, May 28 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man will serve up to one year in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of strangulation. According to court documents, 39-year-old Jacob Montgomery of Curwensville allegedly assaulted a woman in November by shoving her against a wall, strangling... Read More.

Penn State DuBois Professor Receives Two Awards

Tuesday, May 28 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A Penn State DuBois associate professor has received two awards. Emily Thomas, associate teaching professor of wildlife technology, has been honored as the DuBois Educator of the Year, and has received the University College Faculty Service Award. The DuBois Educational Foundation presents... Read More.