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Rockton Man Accused of Rape

Thursday, December 18 by wcednews

ROCKTON - A Rockton man is facing multiple charges after being accused of rape in late May. According to police on June 7th the 21 year-old victim reported to police that 66 year-old Brian Shaffer sexually assaulted her during a Memorial Day picnic at his... Read More.

DuBois Consolidated City Budget Passes

Thursday, December 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Joint Consolidation Board has approved the 2026 City of DuBois Budget, including a tax increase. The $12.7 million dollar general fund will call for a millage increase of three mills for DuBois residents and just over five mills for Sandy Township residents. The... Read More.

Brookville “Wheelers and Dealers” Cultivating Marketing Strengths

Thursday, December 18 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Brookville High School Students hosted the annual “Wheelers and Dealers” event Wednesday, giving students a hands-on experience in economics and marketing. With ideas like pet rocks, decor items, handmade sports cards, and holiday themed snacks, this event allowed students to design and sell... Read More.

DuBois Vocal Arts Ensemble to Perform Annual Christmas Concert

Thursday, December 18 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Vocal Arts Ensemble will present their annual Christmas Concert “Let the Earth Rejoice” this weekend. Held this Saturday at 7pm at the Paul G. Reitz Theater, the 21 member ensemble will perform popular songs like “On This Day Earth Shall Ring,”... Read More.

Curwensville Man Found Guilty of Elder Assault

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man was found guilty of assaulting an elderly woman. According to court documents, 55 year-old Robert Cowder was accused of hitting and kicking the 90 year-old victim in late June. Further investigation revealed that Cowder had coerced the victim to lie to... Read More.

DuBois Man Sentenced for Forged Checks

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man will spend up to a year in jail after pleading guilty to falsifying a check. We previously reported that last December then 32 year-old Joseph Pratt had written a personal check to Ashley Furniture Store, and two other restaurants... Read More.

Local Winery Donation Supports Maternal Care

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report. DUBOIS - Penn Highlands DuBois received a several hundred dollar donation from The Winery at Wilcox to help support maternal and infant care programs. Gathered through the winery’s Sweet Beginnings wine, for every bottle sold $2 dollars was set... Read More.

School Milk Helping Area Farmers

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new bill by Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson would allow schools to use multiple types of milk. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act gives children the option to choose between whole milk and 2%. Representative Thompson says this will also help Pennsylvania farmers... Read More.

Protecting Yourself from Charity Scams

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - As the holiday season approaches and charitable giving increases, you are warned to stay vigilant about scam attempts. When looking at charities, the Federal Trade Commission warns you to verify your charity to avoid any scam attempts. They also say legitimate charities will accept... Read More.

Murder Suspect Caught in Jefferson County

Tuesday, December 16 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - A California man, suspected of murder, was caught in Jefferson County last week. Just after midnight on December 11th, police were at the scene of a crash on I-80 near mile marker 68.4 in the eastbound lane when officers noticed a white... Read More.