Local News

Veterans Fishing Derby Coming Up at Clear Creek State Park

Friday, May 3 by wcednews

SIGEL – The 3rd Annual Veterans Fishing Derby at Clear Creek State Park will be this Sunday. Presented by the Heath Township Sportsmen Club, registration will begin at 8am. Veterans who participate will receive a T-shirt as a token of appreciation for their service.... Read More.

Suplizio, Shaffer Federal Case Delayed Again

Thursday, May 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS -- A federal judge has once again granted the attorneys representing former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio, and former city employee, Bobbie Shaffer, another month to file pretrial motions. According to U.S. Court documents, the judge has delayed the filing deadline from... Read More.

DuBois Man Jailed, Charged for Knife Attack

Thursday, May 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A DuBois man is facing multiple assault charges after allegedly attacking a man with a knife. According to DuBois City Police, 31-year-old Henry Fuller is accused of threatening the victim at a West Long Avenue apartment Monday night. The victim was reportedly... Read More.

Big Run Woman Charged for Failing to Protect Young Girl

Thursday, May 2 by wcednews

BIG RUN – Felony child endangerment charges have been filed against a Big Run woman for not acting on behalf of a young girl who claimed she had been inappropriately touched for years, and then raped. According to a State Police report, 36-year-old Melissa... Read More.

Brockway Woman Receives County Jail Sentence

Thursday, May 2 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Brockway woman will serve nine to 18 months in the Clearfield County Jail after she admitted to stealing a truck in Sandy Township. According to court documents, 38-year-old Dana Thomas was also facing charges of retail theft and drug possession. Thomas... Read More.

Jefferson County Woman Charged with Theft

Thursday, May 2 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – Theft charges have been filed against a Jefferson County woman for allegedly breaking into a car, stealing debit cards, and making hundreds of dollars worth of purchases. According to court documents, 39-year-old Farah Paul of Brookville is accused of burglarizing a... Read More.

DuBois Mall Hosts Blood Drive Friday

Thursday, May 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – There is always a need for blood donors in the Tri-County area to ensure that life-saving medical procedures are not delayed. Tomorrow (Friday), you can help keep the local blood supply strong, The American Red Cross is presenting a blood drive at... Read More.

Jefferson County Man Faces Child Assault Charges

Wednesday, May 1 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A preliminary hearing is scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, for a Jefferson County man who allegedly assaulted a juvenile girl sexually. Two felonies and three misdemeanors have been filed against 33-year-old Jonathan Miller of Punxsutawney. According to court documents, Miller is accused of... Read More.

Jefferson County Man, Inmate Facing New Charges

Wednesday, May 1 by wcednews

HOUTZDALE – A state prison inmate from Jefferson County is facing new sexual assault charges. According to State Police, 39-year-old Joseph Schaffer, currently serving time in Clearfield County's SCI-Houtzdale, allegedly touched a nine-year-old girl inappropriately a number of times. Schaffer was reportedly living with... Read More.

Jefferson County Woman Throws Coffee Table at Boyfriend

Wednesday, May 1 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A Jefferson County woman is facing criminal charges for throwing a coffee table at her boyfriend during an argument. According to Punxsutawney Borough Police, 30-year-old Amy Long has been charged with assault and harassment. Both Long and her boyfriend confirmed to... Read More.