Local News

Curwensville Man Arrested for Homemade Bombs

Monday, July 28 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - One man is behind bars after police allegedly discovered bombs at a Curwensville residence. On July 22nd police responded to 432 Walnut Street after receiving reports that a man, later identified as 33 year-old Clinton Park, had weapons, including homemade bombs. According to police... Read More.

DuBois Senior Little League Battling in Worlds

Monday, July 28 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Senior Little League is going to be battling in their second and possible last game in the Senior League World Series. Over the weekend the Seniors fell short of Illinois in their first game 9-0, putting them into the lower bracket... Read More.

Morrisdale Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault

Monday, July 28 by wcednews

MORRISDALE - A Morrisdale man will be spending up to four years in State Prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a boy diagnosed with autism. According to court documents, last week 51 year-old Keith Billotte pleaded guilty to felony aggravated indecent assault of a... Read More.

Man Jailed After Fist Fight

Monday, July 28 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man is behind bars after a fist fight hospitalized another man. On July 16th police responded to a Ridgway residence for reports of a physical altercation. Once on scene, police learned that 38 year-old Joel Hodgdon allegedly got into a fist fight... Read More.

Radar Sign Placed in Woodland

Monday, July 28 by wcednews

WOODLAND - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has placed a radar speed board in Woodland to remind drivers to keep vigilant about their speed. Set up on Main Street facing eastbound between Route 322 in a posted 25 mile per hour zone. Those with PennDOT believe... Read More.

Memorial Bow Shoot Held Today

Saturday, July 26 by wcednews

CORSICA - A Memorial bow shoot to honor a life lost to soon will be held in Corsica today. You are invited to enjoy a day of archery, friendly competition, novelty shoots, food, and Chinese auctions in remembrance of Jake Popson, who was killed in... Read More.

Verizon Cable Stolen in Woodland

Saturday, July 26 by wcednews

WOODLAND - Police are investigating the theft of copper wire in Woodland. Sometime between July 16th and 23rd an unknown number of individuals cut down around 500 feet of copper wire enclosed by black rubber on Union Hill Road. Police are still investigating.

Alleged DUI Leads to Vehicle Fire

Saturday, July 26 by wcednews

WOODWARD TOWNSHIP - A suspected DUI led to a vehicle fire in Woodward Township. According to police at around 1am on Sunday, a UTV with a domino’s light on the roof was traveling on State Road 53 when the driver committed multiple traffic violations. After turning... Read More.

Dubois Man Sentenced to Over 100 Years in State Prison

Friday, July 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is going to spend over one hundred years in State Prison after being found guilty of child sex abuse. 41 year-old Sean Lechiara was accused of sexually assaulting an 11 year-old girl for two years before being reported in May... Read More.

Elk Expo Returns this Weekend

Friday, July 25 by wcednews

BENEZETTE - The Elk Expo returns to Benezette this weekend. From 8am to 6pm on Saturday and 8am to 3pm Sunday at the Benezette Visitor Center. You can enjoy seminars, exhibits, antler experts, vendors, and food. Entrance is free, however there is a shuttle service available... Read More.