Local News

Nursing Home Employee Accused of Stealing from Resident

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A former Christ the King Manor Personal Care Aide is facing multiple theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 from a resident. In May, Sandy Township police were called to investigate a reported theft at the nursing home. Police learned a 91-year... Read More.

West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquito Found in DuBois

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A recent mosquito sample collected in DuBois has reportedly tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Centre County Mosquito Disease Control Program reported the positive discovery. West Nile Virus can be transferred to humans by just a single mosquito bite. According to the Centers... Read More.

Scarecrow Contest Returns to Downtown DuBois

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A contest to display your decorative scarecrows in downtown DuBois has returned with plans to be bigger and better than last year. With over a dozen entries last fall, as those with Downtown DuBois says, this year’s event is preparing to be bigger... Read More.

Tri-County Area School Bus Safety Tips

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

UNDATED - With Tri-County area schools back in session, you are urged to stay alert while driving, especially around school buses. Yellow flashing lights on the bus means the bus is slowing down, and you should prepare to stop. When those lights turn red, you must... Read More.

Road Rage Incident Leads to Charges

Saturday, August 23 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - Multiple people are facing charges after a road rage incident in Curwensville. According to Police, on August 11th a car with 38 year-old Jennifer Hamilton, 18 year-old Riley King, 34 year-old Sharlie Smeal, and a 16 year-old were in an argument with the... Read More.

Excluding Junk Food from SNAP Benefits

Saturday, August 23 by wcednews

UNDATED - Pennsylvania Senators are looking to exclude junk foods from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Senators Michele Brooks and Doug Mastriano intend to introduce legislation to place this restriction as data shows nearly ten percent of these benefits are “spent on sugary drinks each... Read More.

Warrant Arrest Leads to Vehicle Pursuit

Friday, August 22 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Sheffield Man is behind bars after allegedly leading police on a vehicle pursuit while attempting to make a warrant arrest. On Monday, police noticed a vehicle driven by 23 year-old Jacob Disshon, who was wanted on a warrant, in the area of... Read More.

Legal Action Taken Against Unauthorized DuBois Skill Game Location

Friday, August 22 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Legal action is being taken against a skill games business that opened in downtown DuBois despite being denied by lawmakers. We previously reported that lawmakers rejected Dustin Quigley’s request to transform 333 West Long Avenue into a skill games facility, however they opened... Read More.

Penn State DuBois Launches Needed LPN Program

Friday, August 22 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report. DUBOIS - A long awaited Practical Nursing Program is now underway in DuBois, offering hands-on training through local healthcare facilities filling gaps in the medical profession. As Program Coordinator Niki Dufour says, this program will blend classroom instruction and... Read More.

Brookville BBQ Bash Returns this Weekend

Friday, August 22 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - BBQ enthusiasts rejoice, as the Brookville BBQ Bash fires back up this weekend. From 11am to 7pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds you can enjoy a plethora of ribs, pulled pork, and brisket from six varieties of vendors. “We have six different barbeque vendors... Read More.