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Woman Sentenced in Fatal Overdose

Wednesday, October 15 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville woman will spend up to six years in State Prison for her involvement in the fatal overdose of her father. We previously reported that 30 year-old Sami McGarry had provided drugs to her father in January 2023 leading him to... Read More.

Police Investigating Credit Card Theft

Wednesday, October 15 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - Police are investigating the theft of over $14,000 dollars from a Curwensville business. According to police on September 9th an unknown number of individuals used a company card from Lezzer Lumber to purchase $14,292.58 dollars in diesel fuel. Police are still investigating

Reality Tour Returns to Brockway

Wednesday, October 15 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - The Reality Tour is returning to Brockway today, giving students a first hand look at the dangers of drugs. As Superintendent Brian Mulhollan tells us, this event is meant to show young students the dangers of drug use through activities and presentations from... Read More.

Peak Leaf Season

Wednesday, October 15 by wcednews

UNDATED - Peak leaf viewing season has hit the Tri-County area. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, progression of leaf coloration has stalled with the recent stable warmer than average weather. Elk County coloration is still on the decline, Clearfield County has... Read More.

DUI Arrest Made After Truck Blocks Highway

Tuesday, October 14 by wcednews

HUSTON TOWNSHIP - One man is behind bars after allegedly parking a truck in the middle of the highway while intoxicated. Last Thursday, police responded to a call of a tractor trailer blocking both lanes on State Road 255 in Huston Township. Once on scene police... Read More.

Clearfield Commissioner Opposes ICE Contract Renewal

Tuesday, October 14 by wcednews

PHILIPSBURG - One of Clearfield County’s Commissioners has announced his opposition to renewing the county’s contract with ICE. In 2021, the county partnered with ICE to reopen the Moshannon Valley Processing Center to create hundreds of jobs and bring in more revenue. Despite the initial support,... Read More.

Scam Identified in Elk County

Tuesday, October 14 by wcednews

ELK COUNTY - A scam identified in Elk County is trying to swindle you through a false tax investigation claim. This scam will have a piece of mail claiming that you owe money to the State of Pennsylvania and you must pay by calling a... Read More.

Consolidation Countdown: Law Enforcement Revisited

Tuesday, October 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS – In less than three months the City of DuBois and Sandy Township will consolidate into one community, as we approach that deadline we are having our Consolidation Countdown, giving you all of the information you need to know. We spoke with Police Chief... Read More.

Murder Mystery Diner in Brookville

Tuesday, October 14 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Something Sinister is on the Menu in Brookville. Get ready to dine with danger at “Death Bites” the Brookville Chamber of Commerce’s murder mystery dinner this Thursday. Starting at 6pm at the Brookville YMCA you can watch a killer comedy about a vampire hunters’... Read More.

Man Charged for Beccaria Township Fire

Monday, October 13 by wcednews

BECCARIA - One man is facing felony level charges after being accused of starting a fire that destroyed a home in Beccaria Township. This stems from an August 28th incident where a fire had destroyed a home, garage, and car. After investigating, police accused 50 year-old... Read More.