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PA Driver License Photo Centers Closed for Presidents Day

Saturday, February 17 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – This is Presidents Day weekend, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers will be closed until Tuesday. While the state centers are closed in observance of the Presidents Day holiday, you may go online... Read More.

Black Bear Harvest Totals 212 in Tri-County Area

Saturday, February 17 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Black bear hunting season in Pennsylvania is continuing to grow in popularity. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports a harvest of 2,920 bears last year. There were more than 206,000 hunters registered in the Commonwealth for the 2023 season, making it the fifth... Read More.

DuBois City Police Chief on Administrative Leave

Friday, February 16 by Sonya Sackash

City Police Chief Blaine Clark was put on administrative leave today. The interim chief is Shawn McCleary. City Manager Chris Nasuti could not make further comment at this time.

Breaking News: Dodson Sentenced for DuBois Shooting

Wednesday, February 14 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former police officer who pleaded guilty to shooting a man at Invictus in DuBois last year was sentenced to county jail time. On Wednesday, 28-year-old Zachery Dodson was sentenced to serve up to two years in either the Jefferson County or... Read More.

Jefferson County man sentenced for sexual assault of teenager

Wednesday, February 14 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 22-year-old Jefferson County man will serve up to five years in state prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl. During sentencing court earlier this week, Hunter Vroman of Punxsutawney pleaded guilty to sexual and indecent assault, corruption of minors, and resisting... Read More.

Drug possession charges filed against Jefferson County man

Wednesday, February 14 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE – A wanted Jefferson County man has been charged with drug possession after his arrest in Sykesville. According to court documents, 62-year-old Merlin Loomis Jr of Reynoldsville was wanted on an active Clearfield County warrant when he was seen leaving a gas station.... Read More.

Damages reportedly in the millions following Brookville fire

Wednesday, February 14 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – Approximately $2-million in losses and damages has been reported due to the explosive fire that destroyed a National Fuel garage in Brookville last week. State Police report that the three alarm blaze is still under investigation. No one was injured in the... Read More.

Reitz Theater presents three more shows of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

Wednesday, February 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The final three musical shows of “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will be presented at the Reitz Theater in DuBois Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7. Andy Benson plays Linus Van Pelt, the blanket-gripping, faithful friend of Charlie Brown … Tickets... Read More.

Summer event in the works for DuBois

Tuesday, February 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS – There may be a summer community event in DuBois after all. At the DuBois City Council meeting on Monday, Shirley Dahrouge of Downtown DuBois Inc announced that the group she directs is leading a committee which will bring an event to DuBois... Read More.

Reitz Theater presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

Saturday, February 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The Reitz Theater in DuBois presents “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” tonight and Sunday afternoon. Tonight's musical begins at 7pm, and the Sunday show starts at 2pm. Director Jason Valentine introduces us to the star of the show … Next week, “You're... Read More.