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Area Gas Prices Mostly Unchanged

Friday, February 21 by wcednews

UNDATED - Area gas prices are staying around the same.According to Triple-A, Elk County had the only price increase going up two cents to an average of $3.59 dollars a gallon.Clearfield County is now at $3.49 dollars a gallon, down four cents.Jefferson County stayed... Read More.

Vulgar Anonymous Letters Sent to Public/Elected Officials

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A recent string of vulgar and hate filled anonymous letters have been sent out to both the public and elected officials.Originally brought forward by Linda Clark at Wednesday night's Joint Consolidation Meeting, these letters have seemingly been sent out in retaliation to... Read More.

Devastating Punxsutawney Fire Ruled Accidental

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A February fire that led to the destruction of one family home has been ruled accidental.Just after 11am on Thursday February 13th, crews were dispatched to a fully engulfed house fire on Greenwood Avenue.While the home was a total loss all residents... Read More.

Penn Highlands/Indiana University of Pennsylvania Proposing Educational Partnership

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report,DUBOIS - A historic clinical agreement between Penn Highlands and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania will begin the steps to establish a College of Osteopathic Medicine locally.According to those with IUP, a majority of the state is in... Read More.

Downtown DuBois Coffee Shop Holds Grand Opening

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report.DUBOIS - Deja Brew, which has had their doors open since late December has now officially cut the ribbon on their new venture.We previously reported that the locally owned coffee shop offers a variety of specialties from... Read More.

Pirates First Preseason Game this Weekend

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

UNDATED - ConnectFM is ready to bring you some baseball action with Pittsburgh Pirates’ preseason games.The team takes the field for the first time at 1:05 pm this Saturday against Baltimore, and on Sunday at 1:05 pm against Minnesota.Be sure to catch all the... Read More.

Man Accused of Wrecking Bartenders Car After Being Denied

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE - A Reynoldsville man is facing charges after he allegedly damaged a bartender’s car after being denied service earlier in the month.According to police, on February 6th 50 year-old Daniel Schweiger was at an establishment and allegedly drank double shot drinks for multiple... Read More.

Sligo Fire Department Treasurer Accused of Theft

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

SLIGO - The former Sligo Volunteer Fire Department’s Treasurer is being charged after allegedly stealing over $14,000 dollars over a two year period.According to State Police, 68 year-old Sherri Morris between April 21st 2022 and February 5th 2024 had stolen around $14,428 dollars.When questioned... Read More.

Consolidation Countdown: Merging Our Police Departments

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Consolidation of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township is less than a year away, as we approach that deadline we are having our Consolidation Countdown, giving you all of the information you need to know.This month we spoke to City... Read More.

Treasure Lake Rates Increasing

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

TREASURE LAKE - Water and wastewater rates in Treasure Lake will be going up this weekend.You will see an over 9 percent increase in monthly service charges and almost 69 percent in water consumption rates.For wastewater, services will charge an extra 2.5 percent with... Read More.