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All drivers license and photo centers to be closed this weekend in observance of Juneteenth

Saturday, June 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT has announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed today Saturday, June 18th through Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas, the furthest point... Read More.

Gov. Tom Wolf calling on General Assembly to support American Rescue Plan Act

Saturday, June 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Gov. Wolf and the Department of Human Services are calling on the Republican-led General Assembly to support the American Rescue Plan Act, funded by the PA Opportunity Program. If passed the program, funded with $500 million, would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvania... Read More.

Wisor Photography celebrates 10th Anniversary

Thursday, June 16 by Marissa Rigatti

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Chamber is highlighting Wisor Photography today at their Chamber Event to celebrate their 10th Anniversary! Today from 11-5pm you can stop by the DuBois Chamber Office on Beaver Drive to celebrate, network, and more! All are welcome to attend... Read More.

22-year-old man previously convicted of sex crimes arrested for possession of child pornography

Saturday, June 11 by wcednews

WASHINGTON TWP. – A Falls Creek man who has been convicted of sex crimes will now face child pornography charges. State Police say 22-year-old Michael Little is accused of uploading nine videos which contained explicit sex acts to a Google Photos account on May 9th.... Read More.

Organizations in the Tri-County area to share portion of $48 million in statewide funding for housing and community development

Saturday, June 11 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Housing and community development initiatives in Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk counties will share a portion of more than $48 million in statewide funding made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program. This week, Governor Tom Wolfe named initiatives in... Read More.

Road closures, detours, and traffic congestion expected today for DuBois Community Days

Saturday, June 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Motorists can expect road closures and heavy traffic this weekend in DuBois due to the annual Community Days celebration and parade. The following road closures were announced for Saturday, June 11th: -South Main Street from Spring Avenue to West Long Avenue from 2... Read More.

Clearfield man sentenced to nine months to two years in prison for attack involving brass knuckles

Saturday, June 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Using brass knuckles in an attack has resulted in a nine month to two-year state prison sentence for a Clearfield man. Following a guilty plea to assault with a deadly weapon charge, 31-year-old Michael Warrick was sentenced in Clearfield County Court for... Read More.

Eastbound Exit 81 on I-80 at Hazen closed today

Saturday, June 4 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY – The eastbound Interstate 80 "on and off" ramps at Exit 81, the Hazen exit in Jefferson County, are closed today. PennDOT says there is milling and paving work on the ramps, and they will reopen by 1am Sunday. Your alternate route during... Read More.

Valuable baseball cards reportedly stolen from Allport residence

Saturday, June 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Baseball cards valued at approximately $10,000 were reportedly stolen from a Clearfield County man. State Police say the missing cards include six Chipper Jones graded and signature cards and were removed from an Allport residence. Both the victim and the suspect in... Read More.

Record passenger numbers reported for DuBois Regional Airport during May

Saturday, June 4 by wcednews

DUBOIS – More air travelers are using the services of the DuBois Regional Airport. Record passenger numbers were announced at the monthly DuBois Regional Airport Authority board meeting. Passenger counts for May of 2022 topped 1,300, and that beat the previous monthly record of... Read More.