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Clearfield woman faces charges of insurance fraud after lying about date of car accident

Saturday, December 10 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman allegedly lied about the date of a car accident, and she now faces charges of insurance fraud and theft by deception. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has filed charges against 29-year-old Janessa Starr. According to court documents, Starr... Read More.

Seniors from Jefferson County create ornaments for the Capital Christmas tree

Saturday, December 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Jefferson County is well-represented on the Capital Christmas tree in Harrisburg. Seniors at the county’s four community centers recently painted, glued, and sewed several ornaments for display on the Capital tree. The handiwork of those participants at the Reynoldsville Foundry, Brockway Depot,... Read More.

Winkler Gallery and Art Education Center hosts 20th anniversary celebration today

Saturday, December 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Winkler Gallery and Art Education Center is holding its 20th anniversary celebration today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.. The schedule of events includes live music, light refreshments, and artist demonstrations throughout the day. Your child will also have the opportunity to meet Mr.... Read More.

It’s Make-A-Wish “Light Up A Child’s Life” Week on Sunny 106

Monday, December 5 by wcednews

DUBOIS – This is the week for the Make-A-Wish “Light Up A Child's Life Campaign” on Sunny 106. You can help make a child's wish come true this holiday season. Be sure to listen from 7am until 4pm all week long for live interviews with... Read More.

One windmill “superload” to move through Clearfield County Monday

Monday, December 5 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Another slow-moving windmill “superload” is scheduled to pass through Clearfield County today, possibly causing traffic delays. According to PennDOT, one windmill blade “superload” will travel the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 from Falls Creek’s Exit 97 to the Clearfield Exit 120, then onto... Read More.

Penfield man will be tried on child porn and corruption charges

Monday, December 5 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A 32-year-old Penfield man will be tried on multiple child pornography and corruption of minors charges after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. According to Clearfield County Court documents, Travis Kramer is accused of possessing child porn on his phone, and... Read More.

River Road project plans to be unveiled Tuesday

Monday, December 5 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The plans for the upcoming River Road railroad bridge project in Clearfield will be on public display and open to comment Tuesday evening. The railroad bridge over River Road has been the site of frequent crashes involving tractor trailers because of a low... Read More.

Positive budget news presented at Clearfield school board meeting

Monday, December 5 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Area School Board members heard some positive budget reports at their first December meeting. Business Manager Sam Maney informed the board that the Clearfield School District ended the 2021-2022 school year with more than a $1.4 million surplus. It had originally been... Read More.

Pre-trial motions heard in DuBois murder case

Monday, November 28 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Pre-trial motions in a DuBois murder case were heard in Clearfield County Court last week. An attorney for 60-year-old Glen Johnston of DuBois filed a motion asking that certain evidence in the case be suppressed. Johnston is accused of shooting and killing 46-year-old... Read More.

City of DuBois offices and garage closed today

Monday, November 28 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Today is the last day of the Thanksgiving holiday break for most Tri-County area schools. Also today, the City of DuBois offices and the City Garage remain closed. Both will reopen on Tuesday.