Punxsutawney prepares for Groundhog Day

Punxsutawney prepares for Groundhog Day

Wednesday, January 31 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Friday is Groundhog Day, and tens of thousands of people will be converging on Punxsutawney. The President of Punxsutawney's Chamber of Commerce, Katie Laska, expects at least 20,000 people to be at Gobbler's Knob on Friday morning for Phil's forecast. Laska says... Read More.

Tri-County average gas prices hold steady

Wednesday, January 31 by wcednews

UNDATED – There was very little movement this past week in the average gas prices for Western Pennsylvania and the entire state. According to Triple-A's East Central Gas Price Report, prices are a penny lower in Western PA; but the GasBuddy Survey shows that... Read More.

DuBois man charged with possession of child pornography

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS — A DuBois man is facing felony child pornography charges after more than 20 videos and images were found on his cell phones. Police say they began an investigation into 50-year-old Scott Kriner after they were alerted that his online photo and social... Read More.

More than $1,800 worth of items stolen from Clearfield County house

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

LANSE – A Clearfield County man is reported to be the victim of a recent burglary and theft of more than $1,800 worth of items from a Cooper Township house. According to State Police, two televisions, bay windows, a guitar, and an electric mitre... Read More.

Elk County man among ten “most wanted”

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — An Elk County man is among the top ten suspects considered “most wanted” by Pennsylvania State Police. The newest ten most wanted list by the State Police includes Russell Mason. Mason is wanted in Elk County for failing to properly register as... Read More.

Downtown DuBois road will be closed to traffic on Thursday

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The City of DuBois has issued a traffic alert this week for downtown DuBois drivers. East Scribner Avenue, from North Church Street to North Stockdale Street, will be closed on Thursday from 7 am to 5 pm for construction work in that... Read More.

Representative Mike Armanini hosts unclaimed property clinic in DuBois

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS – It’s estimated that 10-percent of Pennsylvanians have property being held in the state’s treasury. State Representative Mike Armanini is offering a free clinic today on how you can claim what's rightfully yours. At Armanini's office at the DuBois Area Plaza, between 10am... Read More.

Man charged after providing 180-proof moonshine to minor

Monday, January 29 by wcednews

PINE CREEK TWP. – Charges have been filed against a 69-year-old man who allegedly provided 180-proof moonshine for a minor. The young man had to be rushed to Penn Highlands DuBois after he gulped a quart of the alcohol and fell unconscious. According to... Read More.

Jefferson County theft of services investigation continues

Monday, January 29 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – A 72-year-old Brockway man may be the victim of a nearly $40,000 theft. According to a State Police investigation report, work was completed on a house in Snyder Township, Jefferson County that had been damaged by fire. Three checks, which total $39,700,... Read More.

Details provided on the arrest of a Jefferson County couple

Monday, January 29 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Additional details have been given about last week's domestic violence incident in which a Jefferson County couple was arrested. According to court documents, 39-year-old Timothy States and 36-year-old Hayle Noble, both of Punxsutawney, were charged with harassment. An additional charge of strangulation... Read More.