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Clearfield County couple jailed for child endangerment after baby overdoses

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County couple has been jailed on charges of child endangerment after their 11-month-old baby allegedly overdosed on fentanyl. According to court documents, both 28-year-old Amber Jaeger and 41-year-old Raymond Nestlerode of Curwensville are charged with three felony counts of child... Read More.

DuBois man charged for fighting, assaulting another man with an axe handle

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

WINSLOW TWP. – Police arrested a 67-year-old DuBois man after they say he assaulted another man with an axe handle during an argument in Jefferson County. According to court documents, Lamont Marshall struck the victim in the head, and caused a laceration. The police... Read More.

Two arrested in Jefferson County domestic violence incident

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Police are investigating an incident of alleged domestic violence in Jefferson County earlier this week. According to a trooper's report, both a 36-year-old Punxsutawney woman and a 39-year-old Punxsutawney man were arrested at the scene. The man is accused of strangling... Read More.

DuBois Chamber of Commerce is ready for Saturday’s “Business Bash”

Friday, January 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce celebrates its “Business Bash” on Saturday at the DuBois Country Club. Highlighting this year's event is the presentation of the chamber's annual awards. The Small Business of the Year recipient is Penn Central Door, and winning... Read More.

DuBois-Sandy Township Joint Board sets agenda for 2024

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Steps toward a 2026 consolidation are continuing for the City of DuBois and Sandy Township. At Wednesday's Joint Board public meeting a plan was laid out to address four main issues in 2024 – the merging and alignment of an accounting system,... Read More.

Clearfield County couple sentenced on cruelty to animals charges

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County couple facing 36 felony charges of cruelty to animals pleaded guilty to five misdemeanors each this week, and they will not see jail time. According to court documents, 37-year-old Thomas Rowles and 33-year-old Ana Houston were accused of neglecting... Read More.

Jefferson County man charged with indecent assault of a child

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – A Jefferson County man has been charged with the indecent assault of an Elk County juvenile. According to a State Police investigation, 22-year-old Ethan Fike of Brookville allegedly touched a 12-year-old Ridgway girl inappropriately. The victim, who is now a teenager, recently... Read More.

Clearfield County’s Redevelopment Authority will operate as a “land bank”

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County's Redevelopment Authority has been given approval to operate as a ”land bank” for the county. Such a move has been considered and discussed for the past 10 years, but it became a reality Tuesday at the Board of Commissioners meeting.... Read More.

DuBois area businesswomen’s group is meeting today

Thursday, January 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS – DuBois area businesswomen will gather to network and further develop business relationships today. WING, the Women Influencers Networking Group, is having its monthly networking meeting at Noon today at the Best Western Conference Center, North Park Place, in DuBois. The gathering is... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced for assaulting a one year-old child

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man has been sentenced to serve as many as 12 years in state prison for assaulting a one-year-old child. According to court documents, 26-year-old Dontae Thomas pleaded guilty to aggravated and simple assault as well as child endangerment. Police... Read More.