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Woman Arrested After Minors Found Driving Car with Drugs and Alcohol

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A woman is behind bars after two teens were caught in her car with alcohol, cigarettes, and marajuana last week.In the early hours of Saturday December 28th, police with the Clearfield Regional Police Department pulled over a vehicle driven by a 15... Read More.

Woman Charged for Allegedly Tasing a Man

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney woman is facing assault charges after allegedly tasing a man on a medical scooter last month.On December 10th police received a call from 56 year-old Christina Felgar claiming someone was stalking and harassing her at the Grace Place Apartments. Later... Read More.

Brookville Bridge Closure Update

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - A Brookville bridge renovation project now has an updated construction start date.Now starting on Monday January 13th crews will close Richardsville Road to remove and reconstruct bridges.The closure is expected to last over three years, with a current completion date of March... Read More.

Natural Gas Potential Price Increase

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - You could soon see a significant increase in your natural gas bill.National Fuel is looking to increase their rates by a total of 18.46 percent, raising the average gas bill to over $160 dollars a year.If the company’s proposal is accepted by... Read More.

Gas Prices Jump with New Year

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - Gas Prices for the Tri-County area are going up with the New Year.According to Triple-A, Elk County jumped the highest, going from $3.26 dollars a gallon up 13 cents to an average of $3.39 dollars a gallon. Clearfield County went up three cents... Read More.

Curwensville Woman Charged for Father’s Fatal Overdose

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A two-year long investigation has landed one woman behind bars for her involvement in the fatal overdose of her father.According to State Police, 29 year old Sami McGarry had allegedly provided her father with drug paraphernalia in mid January 2023, which ultimately... Read More.

Fighting Mental Health Stigma

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Stigma, pressure, or discrimination against mental illness, whether it be subtle or obvious can lead to harm. To prevent further damage, professionals are trying to fight back against mental health stigma.Mental health currently sits in a struggling area filled with stigma, misconceptions,... Read More.

Pregnant Woman Allegedly Assaulted During Argument

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman during an argument.According to police, on December 20th a woman, who was 30 weeks pregnant, and 25 year-old, Lucas Deet were arguing inside of a Walmart over groceries.The argument... Read More.

Record High Homelessness Recorded In 2024

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - Homelessness has hit a record high in the Commonwealth in 2024.That is according to the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, who states that in Pennsylvania alone homelessness rose 12.2 percent in 2024.It was estimated that 11 out of every 10,000 people lived without... Read More.

DuBois Michaels Closing

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Michaels Arts and Crafts store will soon be closing their doors.Earlier in the week, a sign was placed in the storefront window stating that the DuBois location specifically will be closing.The store opened after taking over Pat Catan’s in the... Read More.