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DuBois Man Accused of Sending Explicit Messages to Minor

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing several charges after allegedly sending explicit messages to a young girl. On August 12th police began investigating 66 year-old Steven Sunealitis after a 15 year-old girl claimed he sent her nude pictures and explicit messages months prior when... Read More.

Local Groups Helping Seniors Pay for College

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

BENEZETTE - The Keystone Elk Country Alliance is helping seven Pennsylvania high school seniors pay for college. The Alliance and Seneca Resources awarded each student a $1,000 dollar scholarship to continue their education in conservation, wildlife, science, or education. This year’s recipients are Cecily Bell, Isaac... Read More.

Speed Display Board Placed in Madera

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

MADERA - PennDOT officials have placed a radar controlled speed display board on Route 53 in Madera, reminding you to slow down. The board, located near Vulcan Road, will remind drivers where the speed limit is 25 miles an hour, displaying southbound driver’s speeds. The sign... Read More.

Rockton Couple Charged Following Drug Bust

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

ROCKTON - A Rockton couple are facing several charges following a drug bust at their home. On September 28th police executed a search warrant at 36 year-old Jesse Irwin’s Rockton home. During the search police discovered four adults and a small child. Police then allegedly... Read More.

Tri-County Weekly Gas Price Update

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - Local gas prices remain above $4.50 dollars a gallon. According to AAA, Elk County still has the lowest local average at $4.52 dollars a gallon, down five cents from last week. Clearfield County went down three cents to $4.57 dollars. Jefferson County also saw a... Read More.

Ridgway Woman Accused of Aiding Escaped Inmate

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway woman is facing several charges for her role in helping a Jefferson County Jail inmate flee from his work release program. We previously reported that police were searching for 47 year-old Daryl Goodrow after he allegedly fled from his work... Read More.

Penn Highlands Elk Expands Stroke Services

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

ST MARYS - Penn Highlands Elk is expanding their stroke services with new technology that can help doctors determine how to give you proper treatment. Officials say CT perfusion technology uses advanced imaging to measure blood flow in the brain and help identify areas that... Read More.

Man Charged for 2019 Overdose Death

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Morrisdale man, who was convicted for an explosion that killed a Clearfield woman, is now facing murder charges for the 2019 overdose death of a Clearfield man. We previously reported that 49 year-old, Clint Addleman, was sentenced to life in prison... Read More.

Clearfield Man Sentenced for Assault

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield man will serve three years of probation after pleading guilty to physically assaulting a child last year. On October 13th last year 57 year-old Rodney Foster was accused of striking and choking a child and their mother while in a fit... Read More.

Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk Returns this Weekend

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS - This weekend, you can experience DuBois history during the annual Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk. The DuBois Area Historical Society board historian Tom Schott says you’ll go on guided tours around DuBois’ downtown featuring costumed characters sharing stories about the community. “You're out there... Read More.