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Nine road name signs missing in one Jefferson County township

Tuesday, December 19 by wcednews

KNOX TWP. — Where have all the road name signs gone? That is what the State Police in Jefferson County would like to know. For the past six months, nine different signs have been reported stolen from along Knox Township roads. Some of the... Read More.

Chemo Care Bag Project receives $2,500 grant

Tuesday, December 19 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A non-profit, charitable organization which serves those undergoing chemo therapy treatments in the local area has received a grant. The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to the Chemo Care Bag Project to help purchase supplies for cancer patients. In... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced up to 31 years in prison for rape

Monday, December 18 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield County man will serve up to 31 years in state prison after being convicted of rape and other sexual assault charges. On Friday, according to court documents, 54-year-old Douglas Albert of Curwensville received a sentence of 15 and-a-half to 31... Read More.

Brookville man reports fight, gets charged and jailed

Monday, December 18 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE— A 29-year-old Jefferson County man is facing felony strangulation charges for his alleged part in a domestic altercation that he phoned in to police. According to court documents, Tyler Voit of Brookville called the State Police to report a fight in progress at... Read More.

Falls Creek company to award furnace to area veteran or military member

Monday, December 18 by wcednews

FALLS CREEK – The Gary and Sons heating and cooling company in Falls Creek will be giving away a free furnace to an area veteran or military member. Gary and Sons is accepting nominations from Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson counties until December 31st. Mark... Read More.

DuBois Area Community Band performs “Sounds of the Season” tonight

Monday, December 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS – You are invited to an evening filled with the “Sounds of the Season.” Tonight, the DuBois Area Community Band will perform Christmas music favorites at Christ Lutheran Church in DuBois. The band's holiday concert is free, open to the public, and begins... Read More.

PA Connecting Communities Tri-County to host a gift-exchange social

Monday, December 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The Tri-County chapter of PA Connecting Communities will give you a chance to meet others and celebrate the season with a “White Elephant Christmas Party.” This gift-exchange social event is free and open to those 14 and older. It begins at 6pm... Read More.

Brookville man charged following a fight he reported to police

Saturday, December 16 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE— A 29-year-old Jefferson County man is facing felony strangulation charges for his alleged part in a domestic altercation that he phoned in to police. According to court documents, Tyler Voit of Brookville called the State Police to report a fight in progress at... Read More.

Fall Creek business prepares to give away a free furnace

Saturday, December 16 by wcednews

FALLS CREEK - Gary & Sons, Inc., a heating and cooling company in Falls Creek, is giving a free furnace to a nominated veteran or military member this holiday season. Nominations from Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson counties are being accepted until... Read More.

Thompson leads national effort to restore whole milk option in schools

Saturday, December 16 by wcednews

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lead by Tri-County area U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, more than 330 U.S. House members recently voted in favor of the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.” If this legislation becomes law, it will restore the option of whole milk in... Read More.