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Bill Could Enhance Training Opportunities

Saturday, January 18 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new piece of legislation could bring more training opportunities for anyone looking for new job skills. The legislation, if adopted, would expand tax advantaged savings for anyone who was looking to get skill training, professional development, and take part in apprenticeships. The Skills... Read More.

Extremely Cold Weather Predicted for our Area.

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Next Monday through Wednesday we are expected to receive temperatures as low as -20 degrees, we have the latest on what you can do to stay safe and prepared. According to the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services, you should practice extreme caution... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Stalking

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is facing stalking charges after he allegedly repeatedly contacted another person. On December 25th 37 year-old Steven Latta allegedly went to the victim’s home and demanded a bank card. When told to leave he allegedly damaged a screen door. He then... Read More.

DuBois Long John Silver’s/A&W Closed

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Long John Silvers and A&W restaurant in DuBois has now officially closed. We previously announced that 7 Brews plans to demolish the building and build a two lane drive through coffee shop. City officials tell us that a deed negotiation still... Read More.

Kruzelak Named DuBois/Sandy Police Chief

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Kris Kruzelak, the current Police Chief for Sandy Township has been named Chief for both DuBois and the Township. Kruzelak is taking over for Interim Chief Shawn McCleary, who became Chief when former Chief Blaine Clark was placed on administrative leave in... Read More.

Brockway Students Showing School Board Appreciation

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - Brockway students are giving back to their School Board for National School Board Appreciation Month. To show their appreciation, woodworking students created desk organizers embroidered with the Brockway symbol and a quote stating “We appreciate all you do to make Brockway School such... Read More.

Gas Prices Going Back Up

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - Gas prices for the Tri-County area are going back up. According to Triple-A, Clearfield County still sits at the highest average price, going up two cents to $3.45 dollars a gallon. Jefferson County sits at the lowest average in the area at $3.33 dollars... Read More.

Equipment Shed Devastated in Monday Fire

Thursday, January 16 by wcednews

TROUTVILLE - An equipment shed at Hagg’s Feed Store & Milling was completely destroyed by a Monday night fire. At around 11:55 pm Monday night crews were called to the location for reports of a structure fire. Once on scene crews discovered the shed was completely... Read More.

Limiting Cell Phones in Brockway Schools

Thursday, January 16 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - Brockway Elementary School is putting forward a policy to limit cell phone usage after one young girl was contacted by an adult through social media earlier in the year. A concerned parent, and teacher at the school told the Brockway School Board that... Read More.

DuBois Woman Accused of Intimidating a Witness

Thursday, January 16 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois woman is behind bars after allegedly attempting to convince a witness to not testify against her boyfriend in court. According to police, 26 year-old Sierra Grace allegedly sent messages and wrote a letter telling the victim to not testify against her... Read More.