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Charges filed against Leeper man in Jefferson County

Monday, November 27 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE — Aggravated assault and related charges have been filed against a 35-year-old man in Jefferson County following a domestic violence incident in Brookville. According to court documents, Jeremiah Hinderliter of Leeper is accused of biting, choking, hitting, and pulling the hair of the... Read More.

Five Clearfield County men charged with assault and robbery

Monday, November 27 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Five Clearfield County men accused of assaulting and robbing a Hyde man have completed their preliminary hearings' process. Clearfield Regional Police filed charges against 39-year-old John Irwin of DuBois, 35-year-old Taylor Wisor and 43-year-old Jason Sipe of Hyde; 34-year-old Paul Hoyt of... Read More.

Tri-County hunters, Country Butcher are sharing the deer harvest

Monday, November 27 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — As rifle deer season hits full stride in Pennsylvania, more and more hunters in the Tri-County area are giving back to the community through the “Hunters Sharing the Harvest” program. For nearly a decade, The Country Butcher in Woodland and Clearfield has... Read More.

Penn State DuBois will host final “Fall Visitation Day”

Monday, November 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The final “Fall Visitation Day” at Penn State DuBois will be this Wednesday. This last specialized visit day is for those interested in the Engineering program. Starting at 10am Wednesday, prospective students and their families will be able to learn more about... Read More.

Deputy warden position open at Clearfield County Jail

Friday, November 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The search is on for a new deputy warden at the Clearfield County Jail. It was noted during this week’s Prison Board meeting that the former deputy, Eric Bush, resigned on October 28th. Warden David Gallagher did not attend the meeting, so... Read More.

Kephart challenges automatic salary increases

Friday, November 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania's elected officials receive automatic pay raises, but Clearfield County State Representative Dallas Kephart doesn’t think they should. Kephart tried to offer an amendment to a piece of legislation in Harrisburg last week that would have required legislators to vote on their... Read More.

Pennsylvania’s deer season opens Saturday

Friday, November 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Saturday is opening day of Pennsylvania’s statewide firearms deer season. It's not an official state holiday, but some treat it as one. Opening day is by far the busiest single day on the hunting calendar with approximately half a million people heading... Read More.

New store in DuBois prepares for grand opening

Friday, November 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS – You are invited to check out such items as herbal teas, goat milk soaps and lotions, and pet products – available at a new store in DuBois. Calhoun Farm and Market is having a Grand Opening tomorrow, Saturday, from 11am until 6pm.... Read More.

Brockway’s Christmas parade, tree-lighting is tonight

Friday, November 24 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – Brockway's Christmas parade and tree lighting is tonight. Starting at 7 o'clock this evening, the parade will march down Third Avenue from the high school, onto Main Street, and then to the American Legion. The lighting of Brockway's Christmas tree will follow... Read More.

DuBois man pleads guilty to assaulting a woman, fighting police

Wednesday, November 22 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man will serve up to one year in the Clearfield County Jail following his guilty plea this week to charges of assaulting a woman, and fighting with police. According to court documents, 29-year-old Dustin Notto was originally facing a trial... Read More.