Elk County Catholic wins “Fan Favorite” plow, Jeff Tech wins honorable mention

Elk County Catholic wins “Fan Favorite” plow, Jeff Tech wins honorable mention

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Elk County Catholic High School has won the regional “Fan Favorite” award in PennDOT's Paint the Plow safety outreach contest in District 2. Jeff Tech won honorable mention in District 10's “Fan Favorite voting. PennDOT announced the awards Monday at the start... Read More.

Average gas prices go up in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

UPDATED – After gas prices went lower for several consecutive weeks, the average price at Pennsylvania gas pumps increased a little last week. According to the most recent GasBuddy survey, the average per gallon price of gas went up 1.4 cents, and it is... Read More.

DuBois businesswomen’s group to meet, network on Thursday

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

DUBOIS – If you are a DuBois area woman in business, there is going to be a special chance for you to network and further develop your business relationships on Thursday. WING, the Women Influencers Networking Group, is having its monthly networking meeting at... Read More.

DuBois elected officials’ healthcare coverage terminated

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

DUBOIS – DuBois City taxpayers will no longer provide health insurance coverage for elected officials. At Monday's DuBois City Council meeting, those healthcare coverage policies were terminated by a unanimous vote, with one abstention. Mayor Pat Reasinger said the elimination of healthcare benefits for... Read More.

DuBois Area United Way campaign reaches 80% of goal

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

DUBOIS – With only one more week remaining in its annual campaign, the DuBois Area United Way is reporting that 80 percent of the goal for 2024 has been reached. The goal for this year's campaign is set at $315,000. The campaign concludes on... Read More.

Keystone Family Alliance is now serving in Clearfield County

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A non-profit organization seeking to educate, motivate, and equip Pennsylvania's faith community on the needs of orphans and vulnerable children has fully expanded into Clearfield County. The Keystone Family Alliance is now serving in 17 counties across the commonwealth. Expansion into Clearfield... Read More.

Elk County to receive more than $300,000 for playground and swimming pool upgrades

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – Elk County will receive more than $300,000 in state grants to for improvements to a playground and a swimming pool. Pennsylvania's Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program has approved a $250,000 grant to the City of St. Marys for the complete replacement of... Read More.

DuBois Area YMCA hosts a blood drive today

Tuesday, January 23 by wcednews

DUBOIS – It is still National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, and the American Red Cross is still experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of donors in 20 years. But today, you can help make a difference in the... Read More.

DuBois woman jailed, charged with child endangerment and drug possession

Monday, January 22 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Drug possession and child endangerment charges have been filed against a DuBois woman. According to court documents, 37-year-old Megan Riley is in the Clearfield County Jail after bags of methamphetamine were found in the apartment where she was caring for a young... Read More.

Troutville man sentenced to 18 years in federal prison

Monday, January 22 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH – A Clearfield County man has been given a lengthy federal prison sentence after being found guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 27-year-old Derek Hillebrand of Troutville will spend 18 years behind bars followed by... Read More.