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Tri-County area gas prices keep going down

Wednesday, January 10 by wcednews

UNDATED— Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania are another three cents lower per gallon this week. According to the latest Triple-A East Central Gas Price Report, gas is now $3.39 per gallon in Western PA. Locally, the per gallon price average has dropped to $3.23... Read More.

DuBois Chamber of Commerce announces annual awards winners

Wednesday, January 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce has revealed the winners of its two annual awards. The 2023 Small Business of the Year is Penn Central Door, and winning this year's Community Cup award is DuBois Central Catholic School. Both organizations will receive... Read More.

DuBois City Council clarifies that Suplizio is still technically employed

Tuesday, January 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Technically, Herm Suplizio is still employed by the City of DuBois. At last night's DuBois City Council meeting, it was clarified that last week's motion was to begin the process of filing the necessary papers to have Suplizio's employment terminated. However, the... Read More.

DuBois Fire Chief speaks out on transparency at city council meeting

Tuesday, January 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS -- During the public comments time regarding agenda Items at Monday's DuBois City Council meeting, DuBois Fire Chief Mike Federici made these comments about the city council's transparency ... City Council tabled the 2024 budget for the City of DuBois Fire Department until they... Read More.

DuBois man faces various drug charges

Tuesday, January 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Multiple felony drug charges have been filed against a 19-year-old DuBois man. DuBois City Police say Landon Williams is accused of selling various drugs from his Spring Avenue residence. According to court documents, the DuBois Drug and Vice Unit obtained a search... Read More.

Clearfield and Elk County high schoolers participate in PennDOT’s “Paint the Plow”

Tuesday, January 9 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – From now until January 15th, you have the chance to choose your favorite snow plow decorated by Clearfield and Elk County high school students. It's PennDOT's “Paint the Plow” program. Students from DuBois Central Catholic, Elk County Catholic and Clearfield Area high... Read More.

Blood drives in DuBois and Reynoldsville today

Tuesday, January 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS – January has been designated the National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. It's a timely focus since the American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage. There was a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year's Day, and the nation... Read More.

City of DuBois legal fees go over $300,000 in Suplizio case

Monday, January 8 by wcednews

DUBOIS — More than $300,000 in taxpayer money has been spent by the City of DuBois to pay the legal bills of former City Manager Herm Suplizio, and for legal representation for others interviewed during the corruption probe. According to numbers obtained by Spotlight... Read More.

Clearfield County man receives jail and probation sentence

Monday, January 8 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 41-year-old Clearfield County man was sentenced to serve up to one year in the county jail, followed by five years of probation. According to court documents, George Irwin of Clearfield had been accused of kicking in a locked apartment door and... Read More.

Jefferson County Commissioners reorganize

Monday, January 8 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners reorganized last week. Recently-elected to the commissioner position, Mark Humes was welcomed as the board's newest member. Commissioner Scott North said they “are looking forward to his service to the people of Jefferson County.” Also during... Read More.