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Meet the Candidate: Michael Piccirillo

Monday, October 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Michael Piccirillo is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026. “I expect savings are possible, and will happen,” explained Piccirillo. “I don’t believe it will be immediately, but the savings will be significant keeping the same level of service.” Piccirillo is one of... Read More.

License Plate Replacement in Clearfield County

Monday, October 27 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE – If you have a license plate that’s faded, peeling, or has lost its reflectivity, you can get it replaced for free this week. Hosted by Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr, you are welcome to bring in your peeling, faded, or damaged license plates and... Read More.

Fatal Elk County Fire

Friday, October 24 by wcednews

BENEZETTE - One woman is dead following a Tuesday night fire in Benezette. At around 6:30pm crews responded to a fully engulfed house fire at 158 Hawk Drive. Crews were able to get the blaze under control, however one 65 year-old woman was pronounced dead at... Read More.

Break-In Leads to Stabbing

Friday, October 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - Police are investigating a break-in in Clearfield that led to one man getting stabbed. According to police, they responded to the 600 block of Daisy Street after receiving a call that someone was breaking into the back door. Once on scene police learned that... Read More.

Police Searching for Missing Gaskill Township Man

Friday, October 24 by wcednews

GASKILL TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for your help in locating a missing Gaskill Township man. According to police, they responded to 135 Filtering Plant Road to locate 44 year-old Nicholas Minerva and now say he is missing. Minerva is described as a six foot tall... Read More.

DuBois/Sandy Lawmakers Deliberate Budget

Friday, October 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Lawmakers in DuBois and Sandy Township met this week to deliberate on the proposed 2026 budget, focusing on ways to balance city needs with financial constraints. Officials discussed raising utility rates beyond what was previously proposed, aiming to generate an additional $500,000... Read More.

Tri-County Weekly Gas Price Update

Friday, October 24 by wcednews

UNDATED - Gas prices are creeping back up. According to AAA, Jefferson County jumped 13 cents to $3.27 dollars a gallon. Clearfield County went up from $3.17 dollars to $3.30 dollars. Elk County is at $3.40 dollars a gallon, up two cents. Statewide averages went up one cent... Read More.

Curwensville Man Accused of Grooming Teen

Thursday, October 23 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man is behind bars after allegedly grooming and groping a teenager. According to police, 29 year-old Dakota Pline was a manager at a Clearfield business where he allegedly hugged, whistled, and made sexual comments to a 17 year-old employee. After reporting him... Read More.

Man Found Dead in Houtzdale Jail Cell

Thursday, October 23 by wcednews

HOUTZDALE - A man incarcerated at the State Correctional Institute in Houtzdale was found dead in his jail cell Monday afternoon. According to police the inmate, 36 year-old Merritt Dudas, was serving a 21 to 42 year sentence for a third degree murder charge in... Read More.

Meet the Candidate: Shirley Dahrouge

Thursday, October 23 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Shirley Dahrouge is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026. “Consolidation as we have seen can be complicated,” stated Dahrouge. “And residents from the City and Township need to feel confident their voices are heard and their concerns are respected.” Dahrouge is one... Read More.