Local News

Man Charged for Alleged Kidnaping

Wednesday, January 7 by wcednews

FALLS CREEK - An Indiana County man is facing several charges after allegedly strangling and kidnapping a woman in Falls Creek. On December 29th State Police responded to a Main Street apartment where a witness told authorities that they heard screaming from a locked bedroom. Once... Read More.

Bank Scam Identified

Wednesday, January 7 by wcednews

PIKE TOWNSHIP - A false bank scam has swindled $10,000 dollars from a Clearfield woman. According to police, the scammer contacted the victim claiming to be the bank needing their username and password for online banking. After gaining the information, the scammer then took $10,000 dollars... Read More.

Clearfield County ARD Program Reinstated

Wednesday, January 7 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - The Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition program for first time DUI offenders has been reinstated in Clearfield County. We previously reported that the DA’s office suspended the program following a State Supreme Court ruling that if someone went through the program all traces... Read More.

I-80 Traffic Shift in Jefferson County

Wednesday, January 7 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Drivers are asked to prepare for a traffic shift on I-80 this week as work on the North Fork Bridge continues. Beginning today, westbound traffic will move from the median side to the newly completed outside portion of the bridge. PennDOT officials say... Read More.

“Improv for Everyone” Class Offered in Clearfield

Wednesday, January 7 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre invites you to their “Improve for Everyone” class next week. This improvisation class, led by Dawn Deppe, is open to everyone willing to explore creativity, build confidence, and connect through laughter. The free class takes place on Friday January... Read More.

Crash Investigation Allegedly Reveals Drugs

Tuesday, January 6 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man is facing multiple charges after a crash investigation led to the discovery of drugs Officers responded to a crash along Ridgway Johnsonburg Road on January 1st when 48 year-old William Dowd allegedly attempted to hide drugs in the snow near... Read More.

Lawrence Township Man Jailed for Alleged Sexual Assault

Tuesday, January 6 by wcednews

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - A Lawrence Township man has been jailed after a two year long investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of his young daughter. According to police in December of 2023 47 year-old Gary Cartwright allegedly had sexual contact with his 12 year-old biological... Read More.

Clearfield Sends Letter of Intent to Withdraw from Police

Tuesday, January 6 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - Clearfield Borough Council has voted to send a letter to the Regional Police Commission stating their intent to withdraw from the Police Department. This follows a ruling made last week that the council could not withdraw from the Police Department without giving... Read More.

DuBois Budget Reopened

Tuesday, January 6 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The newly seated DuBois City Council of the unified city has moved quickly in their first meeting, approving a series of resolutions to formally complete the consolidation of the former city and Sandy Township. Council ratified preliminary rules, appointed interim city management, and... Read More.

Barry Abbott Voted as DuBois Mayor

Tuesday, January 6 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The unified City of DuBois officially began operations Monday with a swearing-in ceremony at the Reitz Theater, marking the consolidation of the former city and Sandy Township. Judge Paul E. Cherry administered oaths of office to the new council, administration, city officers, and... Read More.