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Fire Study Recommends 5 Fire Hall Closures

Thursday, March 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Department of Community and Economic Development has returned with their results on the consolidated city’s fire study, recommending that 5 locations ultimately close.According to the study, only five fire stations should remain open, with a new station planned for Treasure Lake.... Read More.

Alleged DuBois Bomb Crafter Facing New Charges

Thursday, March 20 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report.DUBOIS - A DuBois man accused of building and setting off multiple bombs in December is now facing new felony charges related to the incident.We originally reported on December 19th that 29 year-old Brandon Collins allegedly barricaded... Read More.

Decatur Township Fires Destroys Home, Kills Cat

Thursday, March 20 by wcednews

DECATUR TOWNSHIP - A Tuesday afternoon fire has killed one cat and left a home at a complete loss.According to authorities, they received a structure fire call on Clark Lane just before 3pm. Once on scene crews learned the house was fully engulfed.Crews were able... Read More.

Punxsutawney Street Cleaning This Weekend

Thursday, March 20 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - Street sweeping in Punxsutawney is set for this Saturday.Beginning at 6am until completed crews will go street by street during this cleanup event.Authorities ask that you move your vehicles off of the roadways while this is taking place.

Ohio Man Jailed After Meeting “Teen” For Sex

Wednesday, March 19 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - An Ohio man is behind bars after he went to Brookville to meet who he thought was a teenage girl for sex.According to authorities, 32 year-old Nicholas Tualbee was in contact with the group 814 pred hunters disguised as a teenage girl... Read More.

St Marys Man Accused of Having Child Porn

Wednesday, March 19 by wcednews

ST MARYS - A St Marys man is behind bars after police allegedly found child pornography on his computer.In February authorities with the Pennsylvania Attorney General were informed that 46 year-old Jason Orner had downloaded child sex abuse images.While investigating authorities discovered the images... Read More.

DuBois Area High School Presenting Between The Lines

Wednesday, March 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Join DuBois High School Students next week as they premier the musical Between the Lines.Between the Lines is based on the novel of the same name following a teenage girl who discovers a way to escape into her favorite book.We spoke with... Read More.

The Primary Election: Judge of Court of Common Pleas

Wednesday, March 19 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - With the Primary elections set for May 20th we break down each position on the ballot.Current Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Fredric Ammerman is retiring, making his position available on this year’s ballot. Officials with the Clearfield County Board of... Read More.

Clearfield County Jail Understaffed

Wednesday, March 19 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - Officials with the Clearfield County Jail say that the facility is currently understaffed.This is supposedly due to a high turnover rate recently, causing many employees to work high overtime hours.While the standard amount of employees is around 33, the Clearfield County Jail... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of Forgery

Tuesday, March 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing charges after allegedly writing a check that wasn’t in his name.According to Sandy Township Police on December 14th, 32 year-old Joseph Pratt had gone into the Ashley Furniture stare to pay for a couch and loveseat.Workers reported... Read More.