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Brockway Woman Accused of Burglary

Friday, January 9 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - A Brockway woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into an apartment. On December 19th, police responded to a Seventh Avenue apartment for reports of a break-in. Once on scene police learned that a woman, later identified as 38 year-old Stacie Smith, was... Read More.

Ridgway Man Accused of Threatening Judge

Friday, January 9 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man has been jailed after allegedly threatening to kill a local judge. On January 3rd a man reported to the Ridgway Police Department that 70 year-old Donald Thornton allegedly threatened to kill a judge who was proceeding over his wife’s DUI... Read More.

Appreciating Our Police

Friday, January 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Today is Police Appreciation Day, a day for you to acknowledge and say thank you to the men and women who serve and protect the community. We heard from DuBois Officers Gornati and Thompson, who say that these gestures of appreciation help balance... Read More.

Honoring America at PA Farm Show

Friday, January 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - The 35th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture has been unveiled, highlighting both the state’s dairy industry and nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. This year’s sculpture, dubbed “A Toast to Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers”, uses over a thousand... Read More.

Tri-County Weekly Gas Price Update

Friday, January 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - Gas prices continue to drop in the Tri-County. According to AAA, Elk County continues to have the highest average, dropping down to $3.23 dollars. Clearfield County is at $3.17 dollars a gallon. Jefferson County is at the lowest average at $3.05 dollars per gallon. Statewide, averages... Read More.

Police Investigating Cable Theft String

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

UNDATED - Police are asking for your help in solving a sting of Verizon cable thefts. Over the past several months, multiple copper cable lines from utility poles were cut down along rural roadways, typically overnight. Investigators believe the thefts are related due to the similarity... Read More.

Oliver Township Lumberyard Catches Fire

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

OLIVER TOWNSHIP - Fire Marshals are investigating an early morning blaze at an Oliver Township lumberyard. At around 7:17 am Wednesday morning, crews responded to MacDonald and Owen Lumber Company for reports of an active fire. Once on scene, crews discovered a wood burning boiler had... Read More.

Reworking DuBois’ Budget

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

DUBOIS - City of DuBois lawmakers relooked at the municipalities’ budget, looking to make cuts to lower the tax rate. Council members discussed options ranging from department cuts to delay nonessential spending, with some members suggesting long term revenue sources through economic growth initiatives, leasing... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois Announces First 2026 Birth

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Early New Years Day, Penn Highlands DuBois helped a Clearfield couple give birth to the facility’s first child of 2026. Hospital officials say that Rhythm Lee Mains was the first baby born at Penn Highlands DuBois at 9:13 am. He is the son of... Read More.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Shutting Down

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH - The owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper announced Wednesday that they will be closing down in May. Block Communications Inc. stated that due to financial losses, losing over $350 million dollars over the past 20 years, and labor constraints they will print their... Read More.