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Inmate charged with burglary and theft in Jefferson County

Friday, January 19 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY — A man currently jailed in Ohio is facing several charges in Jefferson County for the alleged theft of more than $10,000-worth of items from a Punxsutawney home. State Police have charged 33-year-old Ryan Schoening with burglary, trespassing, theft, and criminal mischief. The... Read More.

Water service to Brookville trailer park will continue

Friday, January 19 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – Residents of the Colonial Crestwood Trailer Park in Brookville have water service today, but they were concerned about losing it earlier this week after receiving service shutoff letters. The Brookville Municipal Authority sent out the letters to notify Colonial Crestwood residents that... Read More.

Fundraiser meals will be served Saturday in Tri-County area

Friday, January 19 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – Two fundraiser meals are planned for Saturday in the Tri-County area. A spaghetti dinner will be served to raise money for the Fields family in Brockway who recently lost their home to a fire. On a donation basis, eat-in or takeout dinners... Read More.

Clearfield County Jail’s acting warden halts work release program

Thursday, January 18 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Jail’s acting Warden, Susan McQuillen, has put a hold on the jail's work release program, because contraband has again been found in the facility. At this week's county Prison Board meeting, McQuillen said she believed the contraband was smuggled... Read More.

No injuries reported in Clearfield County golf course clubhouse fire

Thursday, January 18 by wcednews

FERGUSON TWP. — No one was injured as a Tuesday morning electrical fire damaged the clubhouse at the Eagles Ridge Golf Course near Curwensville. Firefighters from more than 10 volunteer departments responded to the Ferguson Township site, and gained control of the flames which... Read More.

Brockway restaurant plans to close after nearly 40 years

Thursday, January 18 by wcednews

BROCKWAY — Morelli's Family Restaurant in Brockway will be closing its doors permanently at the end of the month, bringing a nearly 40-year dining tradition to a close. While not giving a specific reason for the family's decision to close, Darren Morelli said he... Read More.

Tri-County area and statewide gas price reports are updated

Thursday, January 18 by wcednews

UNDATED – While the average price at Tri-County area gas pumps has started to tick up a bit the past few days, this week started with another price decline. The latest GasBuddy survey shows that the average per gallon price of gas in Pennsylvania... Read More.

Two days remain for “Business Bash” reservations

Thursday, January 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Only two days remain for you to reserve your spot at the annual “Business Bash” for the DuBois Chamber of Commerce. The “Bash” will be on Saturday, January 27th at the DuBois Country Club. But reservations must be made by Friday, January... Read More.

DuBois woman charged with selling drugs

Wednesday, January 17 by wcednews

DuBOIS — A DuBois woman is facing three felony counts of drug-related charges for allegedly trying to sell heroin. According to DuBois City Police, 47-year-old Linda Miller offered to sell drugs to a confidential informant last August. When the controlled-buy transaction was completed, DuBois... Read More.

Clearfield County man accused of the indecent assault of two children

Wednesday, January 17 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — Aggravated indecent assault and corruption of minors charges have been filed against a 35-year-old Clearfield County man. Clearfield Regional Police say they arrested Lance Spencer on those charges last week following a months-long investigation. According to court documents, Spencer is accused of... Read More.