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Windmill “superloads” scheduled for three days this week

Monday, February 20 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – One windmill “superload” each day, Tuesday through Thursday, may cause traffic delays for you in Clearfield County this week. The slow-moving, over-sized transports are scheduled to roll through on the area’s major roadways. According to PennDOT, windmill power train sections will be moved... Read More.

Driver license and photo centers closed for Presidents’ Day

Monday, February 20 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – All of PennDOT’s driver license and photo centers are closed today for the Presidents' Day holiday. They will reopen Tuesday – tomorrow. You still have access to many different driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals,... Read More.

DuBois man will serve up to 20 years in state prison for rape

Monday, February 13 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 25-year-old DuBois man has pleaded guilty to rape, sexual assault, and corruption of minors, so he will be spending the next seven to 20 years in state prison. According to Clearfield Court documents, Travis Quackenbush was also determined to be a sexually-violent... Read More.

More windmill “superloads” expected in Clearfield County today

Monday, February 13 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Once again you may encounter driving delays in Clearfield County today as more slow-moving windmill “superloads” are expected to roll through on some of the area's major roadways. According to PennDOT, several truckloads of windmill tower parts will travel the eastbound lanes of... Read More.

Preliminary work for bridge replacement project near Troutville begins

Monday, February 13 by wcednews

TROUTVILLE – Preliminary work for a bridge replacement project begins today along Route 410 near Troutville. PennDOT officials say clearing and grubbing work will take place off the roadway near the 90-year-old bridge than spans Stump Creek. The work to build a temporary roadway is... Read More.

School resource officer will serve at DuBois Central Catholic

Monday, February 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Thanks to an anonymous donor, a school resource officer will soon be serving in the DuBois Central Catholic Schools. At last week's DuBois City Council work session an agreement was reached between the City, Sandy Township, and the school. The officer will be... Read More.

Thousands of valentines and “candygrams” delivered to DuBois Continuum of Care residents

Monday, February 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS – In the spirit of Valentine's Day, more than 2,000 valentines and “candygrams” were delivered to the residents of the DuBois Continuum of Care on Friday. The project was lead by Sunny 106, the Hope Squads of the DuBois Area Middle and High schools,... Read More.

814 Pred Hunters’ efforts lead to arrest of DuBois man

Monday, February 6 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The efforts of the online watchdog group 814 Pred Hunters has resulted in another arrest of a DuBois man. DuBois City Police say 30-year-old Ryan Sprague is in the Clearfield County Jail charged with seven felonies. Sprague allegedly sent a number of sexual... Read More.

Theft attempt at Brockway car wash causes more than $46,000 in damages

Monday, February 6 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – A 36-year-old Washington County man is facing charges in Brockway for causing more than $46,000 in damages to a car wash when he allegedly attempted to steal money. State Police report that Brad Yasek of Ellsworth tried to remove money from two bill... Read More.

Troutville man jailed for allegedly hitting and injuring a minor

Monday, February 6 by wcednews

TROUTVILLE — Charges of assault, harassment, and child endangerment have been filed against a Troutville man after he allegedly harmed a minor boy. State Police say 45-year-old Richard Rose Jr. was arrested last week and is currently in the Clearfield County Jail with bail set... Read More.