Local News

Charges dismissed against Mayor Eddie Walsh

Thursday, August 10 by Sonya Sackash

All charges were dismissed against Mayor Eddie Walsh today. Walsh was charged after driving on a city sidewalk during community days. Walsh said he was helping entertainers safetly get out of the park after their performance. City police charged him with careless driving and... Read More.

Donald Frantz Fails to Appear for Weekend Jail Sentence, Flees

Tuesday, July 11 by Sonya Sackash

A DuBois man didn’t show for his weekend jail sentence for a DUI and now he’s running from police. Pennsylvania State Police said Donald Frantz failed to appear at the Jefferson County Jail on July 7, 2023. Frantz was reported to be at a... Read More.

Breaking News–Inmate Lackey is back in custody

Wednesday, July 5 by Sonya Sackash

UPDATE: AT 11:34 am officials have released information that Lackey has been captured and back in custody. BOLO from PSP Clearfield— On 07/05/23 at 0151 hours, PSP Clearfield was notified by SCI QUEHANNA that inmate Joshua David LACKEY had escaped. LACKEY was last seen running into... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois Welcomes New President

Thursday, June 15 by Sonya Sackash

According to Penn Highlands website William Chinn, FACHE, is the new President of Penn Highlands DuBois. He succeeds John Sutika, who is retiring on June 30 after a 38-year career with Penn Highlands. Mr. Chinn’s experience as an acute-care hospital administrator for both community and... Read More.

PA Dept of Enviromental has Issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Alert

Wednesday, June 7 by Sonya Sackash

The Pennsylvania Department of Enviromental has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Alert day for the State. Smoke from massive wildfires burning in Canada is filling the sky over the eastern U.S. this week, the smoke and air quality could get worse before it... Read More.

Escaped Clearfield County Jail inmate quickly captured

Tuesday, May 30 by Sonya Sackash

UPDATE: The Clearfield Regional Police announced late Tuesday night they have inmate Craig Hauke-Miller in custody. Hauke-Miller had reportedly escaped from the Clearfield County Jail earlier in the day Hauke-Miller is incarcerated on counts of attempted robbery, receiving stolen property, and theft by unlawful taking.

DuBois City Councilwoman Shannon Gabriel resigns

Thursday, May 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A DuBois City Councilwoman has resigned. Wednesday evening, Shannon Gabriel alerted her fellow city council members, the acting city manager and a few city employees, that she has officially resigned from her position as council member for the City of DuBois. Here is... Read More.

Breaking News: Missing Brookville Business Owner Found Deceased

Friday, May 19 by Sonya Sackash

According to Brookville Borough Police Chief Vince Markle has confirmed that Trevor Peterson (Business Owner of C & O Deli in Brookville), has been found deceased in the Clear Creek State Park Friday afternoon. More details to come soon.

City of DuBois write-in candidates make strong primary election showing — Click here for Primary Election Results

Wednesday, May 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS – While the results are still unofficial, it appears that write-in candidates had a strong showing in Tuesday's primary election day voting in the City of DuBois. Candidates seeking write-in votes were reportedly outpacing incumbents on the ballot in the races for DuBois City... Read More.

DuBois United Way provides more details on money delivered to DuBois City building

Saturday, May 13 by Sonya Sackash

The following is a statement from the DuBois United Way. DuBois Area United Way Dedicated to Transparency While Supporting Member Agencies DuBois, PA, 05/11/2023 – The DuBois Area United Way (“DAUW”) remains focused on maintaining the integrity of the organization and successfully supporting its member agencies. ... Read More.