Clearfield County man charged with indecent assault

Clearfield County man charged with indecent assault

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Indecent assault and corruption of minors charges have been filed against a Clearfield County man who is accused of inappropriately touching a teenager. According to court documents, 55-year-old Dennis Weld of Philipsburg allegedly assaulted the 17-year-old girl at his West Decatur Township... Read More.

Man charged in Jefferson County for alleged history of abuse

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 42-year-old man is facing criminal charges for the alleged abuse of his ex-girlfriend in Jefferson County since 2022. Punxsutawney Borough Police have filed strangulation, simple assault, and harassment charges against Eric Gilbert of Glen Campbell. The victim is accusing Gilbert of... Read More.

Treasure Lake’s Winterfest to benefit the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign

Friday, February 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The DuBois YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign will benefit from this weekend's Winterfest events at Treasure Lake. The annual Polar Plunge at the Treasure Lake Marina is scheduled for 11am. The Cardboard Sled Derby begins on the Ski Lodge sledding hill at 2:30pm. As... Read More.

Dodson pleads guilty in DuBois shooting case

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former police officer and sheriff's deputy accused of shooting a man at Invictus in DuBois nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies. According to the Clearfield County District Attorney's Office, 28-year-old Zachery Dodson admitted guilt to... Read More.

DuBois Traffic Alert: East Scribner Avenue closed 7am to 5pm

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A portion of East Scribner Avenue in DuBois will be closed most of today. From 7am until 5pm today, the stretch of East Scribner Avenue from North Church Street to North Stockdale Street will be closed to traffic due to construction work... Read More.

Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office trying to locate Bratton

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a woman wanted on two active arrest warrants. County deputies say 46-year-old Stacey Bratton has twice failed to appear in court on charges of criminal trespass and flight to avoid... Read More.

Tri-County area organizations invited to apply for Greenways grants

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – Tri-County area governments and organizations are being encouraged to apply for Greenways mini block grants. The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, in cooperation with the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is offering up to $25,000 in dollar-for-dollar... Read More.

Tax increase stays in Clearfield Borough budget

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A tax increase remains in the 2024 budget for Clearfield Borough. The town's council first approved the tax bump in December, but called for a special meeting this week to discuss and consider reopening the spending plan. The Borough Council elaborated Tuesday... Read More.

DAHS presents “Kodachrome” tonight through Saturday

Thursday, February 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – DuBois Area High School students will present a play about love, nostalgia, the seasons, and how we say goodbye. “Kodachrome” opens at 7 tonight at the high school auditorium. Madelyn Rhodes, who plays the photographer, describes “Kodachrome” … Gage Pardee plays the gravedigger... Read More.

DuBois man sentenced to state prison time for burglary and theft

Wednesday, January 31 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — A 45-year-old DuBois man who pleaded guilty to burglary and theft charges has been sentenced to a maximum of three years in state prison. According to court documents, Chester Shugerts received a sentence of six months to three years, and an order... Read More.