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Registration Open For “Think Don’t Drink” Radio Contest

Thursday, September 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Middle and High School students, you are now able to enter Sunny106’s Think Don’t Drink radio contest, writing a short commercial addressing the dangers of underage drinking. With parental consent, students will create a 20 or 50 second message and submit it to... Read More.

One Arrested After Clearfield Standoff

Wednesday, September 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - One person is in custody after an incident that closed down a road in Clearfield. Tuesday afternoon at the 700 block of Turnpike Avenue, police were attempting to serve a warrant before an incident began that involved one suspect barricading themselves inside the... Read More.

Former Coalport Woman Sentenced for Drugs

Wednesday, September 24 by wcednews

COALPORT - A former Coalport woman has been sentenced in federal court for her role in drug trafficking. We previously reported that 39 year-old Lesley Wilt was accused of possessing and distributing methamphetamines, cocaine, and heroin in 2021 and 2022. After pleading guilty in May,... Read More.

Burn Ban Issued for Clearfield/Jefferson Counties

Wednesday, September 24 by wcednews

UNDATED - With dry warm weather causing an increased possibility of wildfires, and little rain on the horizon, a burn ban has been issued in both Clearfield and Jefferson Counties. These bans will prohibit you from burning any materials in an open area. You can... Read More.

Weekend Forest Fire in Benezette

Wednesday, September 24 by wcednews

BENEZETTE - A forest fire in Benezette over the weekend spanned around an acre before being put out by fire crews. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the fire broke out along Winslow Hill Road and began to spread quickly. Crews were quickly able to stop... Read More.

DuBois School District Ready for New Year

Wednesday, September 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Area School District has been preparing for a strong start to the school year, as we give you a look into what the school has done to get to this point. The maintenance team has completed some major upgrades including new... Read More.

2025 Music in the Park Deemed Successful

Wednesday, September 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Music in the Park concert series was deemed a success. 9 concerts were booked this year with hundreds in attendance each week, only the first week’s performance was canceled due to inclement weather. Going $1,300 dollars below their $8,000 dollar budget, those... Read More.

Roundabout Approved in DuBois

Tuesday, September 23 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report. DUBOIS - Soon work will begin on a roundabout in DuBois. Located at the intersection of Beaver Drive and Division Street, this project years in the making will help traffic flow in the area. “Traffic will flow,” explained Public Works... Read More.

Clearfield Man Accused of Meeting “Teen” for Sex

Tuesday, September 23 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - A Clearfield man is behind bars after allegedly trying to meet a “teenage” girl for sex. According to police, they were given messages between 51 year-old Ronald McCormick and the group 814 Pred Hunters disguised as a teenage girl. The messages allegedly had multiple... Read More.

Break-In Report Leads to Drug Arrest

Tuesday, September 23 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - One man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a home while high on drugs. On Friday night, police responded to a Rut Alley residence for reports of a break-in. While enroute officers were given the description of a van leaving the scene. Police... Read More.