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Penn Highlands Elk Announces Bid for Trauma Center Accreditation

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

ST. MARYS - Penn Highlands Elk has announced their intent to try and become a Level IV Trauma Center. The healthcare facility has now submitted a letter of intent to the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, to try and become a trauma center. Professionals believe that the... Read More.

Fluctuating Gas Prices as Holiday Travel Season Approaches

Friday, December 20 by wcednews

UNDATED – Gas prices in our area are moving across the board as holiday travel times fast approach. According to Triple-A, Jefferson County is the only one in our area that saw a decrease in average, going to $3.37 dollars a gallon, down three cents... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of Building Explosives

Thursday, December 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly building a homemade bomb Monday. Officers with the Sandy Township Police Department respond to a reported dispute between a man and 29 year-old Brandon Collins. After investigation, police learned that Collins was allegedly... Read More.

Sandy Township Meeting Changes

Thursday, December 19 by wcednews

SANDY TOWNSHIP - Changes are underway for how Sandy Township public meetings are held. Recently, officials have passed a measure to hold their public meetings once a month, on the third Wednesday, just after the Joint Consolidation meeting. We hear from Ben Kafferlin, the manager for... Read More.

Brookville Man Facing Terroristic Threat Charges

Thursday, December 19 by wcednews

NEW BETHLEHEM - A Brookville man is behind bars after allegedly making serious threats against an area school Monday afternoon. At around 12:24 pm Monday, officers with the Clarion County Regional Police Department were dispatched to Redbank Valley High School after a teacher reported receiving... Read More.

Clearfield Warrant Arrest Leads to Foot Chase

Thursday, December 19 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield man is behind bars after an attempted warrant arrest led to a foot chase last week. Last Wednesday, officers with the Clearfield Regional Police Department found 31 year-old Nicholas Osborn, who was wanted on an active warrant, and attempted to take... Read More.

Over 119 Million Predicted Holiday Travelers

Thursday, December 19 by wcednews

UNDATED - As you prepare to travel for the holiday season, be aware of the increased traffic nation-wide. According to Triple A, over 119 million people are expected to be traveling at least 50 miles during the holiday. Due to Christmas falling in the middle of... Read More.

Naked Clearfield County Man Accused of Fighting Police

Wednesday, December 18 by wcednews

GRAHAM TOWNSHIP - A man is behind bars after allegedly fighting police, breaking one’s ribs and another’s hand in a naked drug fueled rage. On December 11th at around 2am, troopers received a call from a Schoonover Road address concerning the safety of children. Once on... Read More.

Christmas Giving with Police Officers

Wednesday, December 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Dozens of police officers and state troopers from across the area came to the DuBois Walmart Monday evening to do some Christmas shopping with local kids. 25 kids each armed with a $200 dollar shopping spree took our area law enforcement officers throughout... Read More.

Make-A-Wish in Punxsutawney Raises over $85,000

Wednesday, December 18 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - The Make-A-Wish “Light Up a Child’s Life” campaign finished their campaign in Punxsutawney last week, raising a total of $85,002.36 dollars. With each wish costing around $5,000 dollars, the Punxsutawney area was able to grant 17 wishes for children in need. We heard from... Read More.