Local News

PA recommends that youth sports be put on hold until January; all mandatory activities paused for two weeks

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

UPDATE: After their emergency meeting on Friday, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has announced that all mandatory fall sports activities will be paused, however, voluntary workouts may continue. Further determination on sports being played in the fall will be discussed at the next... Read More.

Youth wild pheasant hunt this fall, applications being accepted for ages 12-16

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - For the fourth year in a row, some lucky junior hunters will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of seeing a cackling pheasant rooster pounding skyward while having a special opportunity to harvest the wild game bird this fall. The Pennsylvania... Read More.

Support local businesses with “Tough Times, Tough Towns” campaign

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Tough times don't last... Tough towns do! That's the new catchphrase that the DuBois Chamber is putting on t-shirt, hoodies, tote bags, coffee cups and more to help support our local businesses. The Greater DuBois Chamber recently launched an online store to be... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing 60-year-old Ridgway man located safely

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

UPDATE: State Police in Ridgway say that Blaine Trumbull was located unharmed on Friday, Aug. 7 in the Borough of Ridgway, Elk County. *** Previously reported: Ridgway, PA – Troopers are looking for a man who has been missing for three weeks in Elk County, and they... Read More.

New bus routes and schedules for DuBois Area School District

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

Dubois, PA – At the DuBois Area School District this year, your child might be riding a different bus or getting on and off the bus at a new time. It's part of the solution for better social distancing while transporting kids to and from... Read More.

Sports teams allowed to use Brockway Taylor Memorial Park

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Brockway Borough Council adjusted their rules for the use of Taylor Memorial Park. The council is allowing organized sports to play in the park as long as they follow all state guidelines, including guidelines relating to social distancing and keeping crowds... Read More.

Minor injuries in house fire near Leeper, ruled accidental

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

Leeper, PA – A house fire in Clarion County was ruled as accidental, and the two residents are recovering from smoke inhalation. A home along Haggerty Drive in Farmington Township, just east of Leeper and north of Cook Forest, caught fire on Wednesday morning around... Read More.

AR-15 gun stolen from home in Morrisdale, Clearfield County

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

Morrisdale, PA – An AR-15 gun was stolen from a Clearfield County home, and police want your help finding it. The owner of the gun, a 32-year-old Morrisdale man, came to the police station to report that the firearm had gone missing sometime between July... Read More.

DuBois man who struck motorcycle, killing woman, found to be on drugs

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Pine Township, PA – The driver who struck a motorcycle near Penfield in July, killing the passenger and severely injuring the operator, was found to be under the influence of drugs when it happened. 21-year-old Paul Lenze from DuBois was charged with felony homicide by... Read More.

Dog Law Bureau low on funds, increase in dog license price suggested

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Funding is running out for the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, and officials say the best way to raise more money is to increase the price of dog licenses, which have stayed at the same price for the past 24 years. Currently,... Read More.