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Brookville Woman facing felony charges in local booster club theft

Thursday, December 15 by Marissa Rigatti

BROOKVILLE – Brookville Police have released new details in the case of a Jefferson County woman accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the Brookville Band Booster Club. Carolan Bailey of Brookville is facing felony theft charges, and she is scheduled for a preliminary hearing January... Read More.

Clearfield County Jail Renovation Lawsuit Update

Thursday, December 15 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – Plans are in motion for Clearfield County to file a complaint and lawsuit in hopes of recouping the nearly $3 million it has cost taxpayers to repair the roofing system of the county jail. During last summer’s renovations at the Clearfield County Jail,... Read More.

DuBois Chamber Awards: Nomination Deadline Today

Thursday, December 15 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS – Today is the deadline for DuBois Chamber of Commerce members to submit nominations for three big honors. By the end of today, Chamber members are being encouraged to nominate area businesses for recognition as Small Business of the Year, Community Cup recipient, and... Read More.

Three Clearfield County fugitives caught at the same time, same place

Monday, December 12 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Three fugitives wanted in Clearfield County are now in jail after they were apprehended the same day at the same house in Bradford Township. State Police and the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department report that 50-year-old Aaron Foster of Shiloh, 39-year-old Holly Elensky of... Read More.

Falls Creek man facing charges of burglary and terroristic threats

Monday, December 12 by wcednews

FALLS CREEK – Charges of burglary and terroristic threats have been filed against a Falls Creek man for allegedly kicking in a house door and threatening to kill a man. State Police say 35-year-old Shaun Parks went to a Main Street residence in Falls Creek... Read More.

Brookville School District presenting a free “Community Awareness Night” Tuesday

Monday, December 12 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – A free “Community Awareness Night” is being presented by the Brookville Area School District Tuesday evening. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission, and the Brookville School District will speak on various topics including vaping, vape chemicals, Tik-Tok... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare and CPI form partnership to address nursing shortage

Monday, December 12 by wcednews

DUBOIS – In an effort to address a regional nursing shortage, Penn Highlands Healthcare and Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are forming a partnership. Benefits will be made available to those pursuing a career in nursing in Northwestern and Central Pennsylvania. The partnership will... Read More.

Radio portion of 2022 Make-A-Wish “Light Up a Child’s Life” campaign concludes

Monday, December 12 by wcednews

DuBois -- The 29th Annual Make-A-Wish "Light Up a Child's Life" campaign with Miller Home Furniture and Mattress wrapped up the radio portion of this year's fundraising with another record year, $126,280.55! That's enough to grant 28 local children with magical wishes through the... Read More.

Make-A-Wish “Light Up a Child’s Life” campaign finished yesterday on Sunny 106

Saturday, December 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The 2022 Make-A-Wish “Light Up a Child’s Life” campaign wrapped up yesterday on Sunny 106. The week featured opportunities to donate, live interviews with donors, “wish kids,” and volunteers. The 29th annual “Light Up a Child's Life” campaign raised an unofficial total of $126,280.55. This... Read More.

Waterline repair work may cause water service shut off and traffic delays

Saturday, December 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Repair work on a leaking waterline on North Brady Street in DuBois will interrupt water service for about 12 hours on Sunday, and it may create traffic delays. If you are a city water customer along North Brady Street from Park Avenue... Read More.