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Jailed Attorney Suing 814 Pred Hunters/Police

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - A Pittsburgh Attorney jailed during an 814 Pred Hunters operation in 2023 is suing the group and local police claiming entrapment. According to Court Documents, 35 year-old Paul Luvara, who is currently serving a sentence in state prison after pleading guilty... Read More.

Erie Woman Sentenced for Assaulting DuBois Police Officer

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An Erie woman will spend up to two years in State Prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a DuBois police officer. This stems from a January 2024 incident where Troopers were dispatched to McCalmont Township for a disturbance. Once on scene, 34 year-old... Read More.

Shed Fire Leads to Burn Warning

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE - A close call over the weekend has prompted fire crews to remind you about the dangers of unattended outdoor burning. On Saturday, first responders were dispatched to Sykesville for a shed fire that was threatening nearby homes. Upon arrival the shed was nearly... Read More.

Pink Missie’s This & That Reopens in Brookville

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

Click Here for Video Report. BROOKVILLE - A small business is celebrating a fresh start in a bigger space in downtown Brookville. Pink Missie’s This & That, now located at 285 Main Street, offers unique finds for everyone. From vintage furniture and decor to jewelry,... Read More.

Bringing Cursive Instruction Back to School

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new law is bringing cursive instruction back to Pennsylvania classrooms. Act 2 of 2026 brings cursive instruction back to the classroom, citing that foundational documents, like the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, were written in cursive. Lawmakers go on to say that... Read More.

Woodland Woman Accused of Arson

Monday, March 2 by wcednews

WOODLAND - A Woodland woman is facing arson charges after allegedly setting fire to her home. According to police, 71 year-old Karen Barger allegedly told a witness that she started the fire in Bradford Township on January 29th claiming that she wanted to die. When questioned... Read More.

Four Charged for Allegedly Breaking Into Warehouse

Monday, March 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - Four people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Punxsutawney Warehouse. On February 23rd, police received reports that four people broke into the Waltman’s Bargain and Mattress Outlet in Punxsutawney and were seen on video leaving the property. Police then found 38 year-old... Read More.

Two Charged in Sykesville Drug Bust

Monday, March 2 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE - Two people are facing several charges after allegedly selling drugs to an undercover officer. According to State Police, they were investigating 32 year-old Heather Territo and 35 year-old Dalton Dickey as they were in contact with an undercover officer about obtaining drugs. On September... Read More.

Homeless Count Down in Clearfield/Jefferson Counties

Monday, March 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - A count of homelessness in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties have shown a decrease in the past year. This count, done by numerous agencies, has volunteers look for homeless individuals and take a point in time count measuring the trends locally. This year, the count... Read More.

Dueling Pianos Returns to DuBois Area

Monday, March 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Area United Way invited you to watch as "Dueling Pianos” takes the stage this weekend. Scheduled for Saturday March 7th at the Bellamauro Social Hall in Reynoldsville, United Way Executive Director Becky Yasick tells us that this night features two pianists... Read More.