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Curwensville man jailed, accused of assaulting and strangling woman

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 39-year-old Clearfield County man is in jail facing felony strangulation charges after his alleged assault of a Curwensville woman during Thanksgiving weekend. According to court documents, Jacob Montgomery of Curwensville is accused of pushing the victim against a wall, strangling her,... Read More.

Contractor charged with theft in Clearfield County

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Charges of theft and deceptive business practices have been filed against a contractor who allegedly took more than $19,000 for a home improvement project in Clearfield that he never finished. Clearfield Regional Police say 36-year-old Wilson Burns Jr of Felton struck an... Read More.

PennDOT pleased with road and bridge project progress in Clearfield and Elk counties

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Non-emergency road and bridge repair projects in the Tri-County area have wrapped up for the winter season, but PennDOT officials are pleased with what was accomplished during the 2023 construction season. District 2 Executive Tom Prestash gave a progress report on projects... Read More.

Final DuBois Chamber mixer of 2023 is Tuesday

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The final DuBois Chamber Mixer of the year is tomorrow, Tuesday. Chamber members and guests are invited to a mid-day mixer at the newly opened Calhoun Farm and Market store front, North Brady Street, in Downtown DuBois. The Tuesday mixer is from... Read More.

Funeral planned for Clearfield County teen who died in house fire

Saturday, December 2 by wcednews

ALLPORT – A funeral for the Clearfield County teen who died in a house fire earlier this week will be Sunday afternoon. Asher Deets was a 17-year-old student at West Branch High School. Deets passed away when flames ripped through a Morris Township house... Read More.

2024 Pennsylvania fishing licenses now on sale

Saturday, December 2 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — The 2024 spring trout fishing season is four months away, but you can now buy a license for next year from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Next year's licenses, permits and gift vouchers went on sale Friday (yesterday), December 1st. Tim... Read More.

“Search for Peace” pageant in its 60th year in Curwensville

Saturday, December 2 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE – A Christmas tradition has reached its 60th year at a Curwensville church. The annual pageant, “Search for Peace,” will be presented at the Curwensville United Methodist Church this weekend. Performances of “Search for Peace” will be twice on Saturday at 4pm and... Read More.

DuBois Area United Way provides update amidst Suplizio federal indictment

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – As federal fraud and conspiracy charges move forward against Herm Suplizio, the DuBois Area United Way maintains that the organization has cooperated fully in the investigation of its former director. In a prepared statement released Thursday by Solicitor David King, the DuBois... Read More.

Former Curwensville baseball coach sentenced up to 31 years in prison

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former Curwensville High School baseball coach was sentenced to serve up to 31 years in state prison for the sexual assault of two young boys. According to court documents, 49-year-old Thomas Harzinski was also classified as a sexually violent predator during... Read More.

Clearfield County man receives federal sentence for drug crimes

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN – A federal judge has sentenced a Clearfield County man to serve more than seven years in prison for drug crimes. According to the United States Attorney's Office, 33-year old Jacob Troxell of Coalport will serve an 87-month federal prison term for possession... Read More.