PennDOT Closed for Holiday Weekend

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - PennDOT offices will be closed over the Fourth of July weekend. All Drivers License and Photo Centers will close this Saturday July 4th. Offices will reopen on Monday the 6th. All online services will be available if needed.

Tri-County Weekly Gas Price Update

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

UNDATED – Gas prices are continuing to slowly fall locally. According to AAA, Elk County gas prices dropped quite a bit again to $4.09 dollars, down 16 cents from last week. Clearfield County went down six cents to $4.16 dollars a gallon. Jefferson County has the highest... Read More.

Clearfield Man Receives State Prison Sentence

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 37-year-old Clearfield man has been sentenced to between 20 months and four years in state prison after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault. According to court documents, Bryant Sellers had been criminally charged for the online messages and images he sent... Read More.

Interim Management Team Reflects on DuBois

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS - As the City of DuBois marks a new chapter, the interim management team is reflecting on their 19 months of service. Lisa Hagberg and Ben Kafferlin say the consolidation of the former City of DuBois and Sandy Township was largely a success, despite... Read More.

Jefferson County Cuts Expenses

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – The Jefferson County Salary Board has made a few moves to save on expenses. At its most recent meeting, the board decided to eliminate a full-time deputy sheriff position. The decision reduces the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to a total of four... Read More.

Brockway’s Old Fashioned Fourth Celebration Events Begin

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – The 60th annual celebration of the Old Fashioned 4th of July in Brockway is revving up with two special events today. The Brockway Historical Museum at Taylor Memorial Park has its grand opening from 3:30 to 6. Then starting a 7 this... Read More.

Lottery Ticket Worth Millions Sold in Elk County

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

ST. MARYS – A Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth millions of dollars has been sold in Elk County. According to PA Lottery officials, a jackpot-winning $1-million a Year for Life ticket was sold at the St. Marys' Walmart. Ironically, the Walmart in St. Marys is... Read More.

Summer Heat Hits Tri-County Area

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

UNDATED – The summer heat is definitely here. The Tri-County area will experience high temperatures in the 90s the next few days, and the heat index is expected to soar above 100. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from this... Read More.

Elk County Standoff Ends Peacefully

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

WEEDVILLE – A multi-hour standoff along the Bennetts Valley Highway near Weedville Friday came to an end with no one hurt, and a suspect in custody. State Police and other Elk County officials say the man had caused a similar standoff situation last June... Read More.

Rockton Man Facing State Prison Sentence for Explosives

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Rockton man has pleaded guilty to charges related to making and possessing homemade explosives. According to Clearfield County Court documents, 30-year-old Derek McCracken entered a plea of guilty to felony charges of risking a catastrophe and unlawfully possessing explosives and weapons... Read More.