Jefferson County teen suspected of car theft

Jefferson County teen suspected of car theft

Thursday, December 14 by wcednews

BELL TWP. – Charges are pending against a Jefferson County teenager for allegedly stealing a car. State Police say the 16-year-old Punxsutawney boy drove a Toyota 4-Runner away from a Bell Township property without permission. Three adult Punxsutawney residents are listed as the victims... Read More.

DAHS choral and band holiday concert is tonight

Thursday, December 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Area High School will feature its annual holiday concert on Thursday, December 14th at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Melinda Swauger, the Director of Bands, and Nicholas Kloszewski, the Director of Choirs, have worked with students for months in... Read More.

Additional murder charges filed against a 20-year-old Jefferson County man

Wednesday, December 13 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE– Additional murder charges have been filed against a Jefferson County man who allegedly shot and killed his pregnant girlfriend, According to court documents, 20-year-old Dakota Greeley of Punxsutawney is now charged with felony homicide counts in the deaths of both 25-year-old Trisha Cole,... Read More.

Former Osceola Mills mayor sentenced up to a year in Clearfield County Jail

Wednesday, December 13 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The former mayor of a Clearfield County town has been sentenced to serve up to a year in jail after she plead guilty to charges of terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. According to court documents, 52-year-old Ida Reams, who used to be... Read More.

Historical societies in Clearfield and Elk counties receive grants

Wednesday, December 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Both the Clearfield County Historical Society and the Elk County Historical Society have received a $4,000 grant. State Representative Mike Armanini congratulated both of his district's county historical societies on the grant awards, which will be used to support their operating expenses.... Read More.

Gas prices keep going down in Tri-County area

Wednesday, December 13 by wcednews

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices are continuing to trend lower in the Tri-County area and across the state. The latest reports from GasBuddy and Triple-A East Central show that gas prices are down 6.7 cents per gallon statewide in the last week, and they... Read More.

Children’s Aid Society presents a family Christmas event

Wednesday, December 13 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – If you have a child five-years-old or younger in your family, the Children’s Aid Society in Clearfield invites you to Thursday evening's free “Santa and Cookie Decorating” event starting at 6pm. Bring some cookies to decorate, and don't forget your gift list... Read More.

DuBois City Council turns aside rental registration requirements, approves library upgrades

Tuesday, December 12 by wcednews

Rental Units Will Not Require Registration DUBOIS -- A proposed bill detailing registration requirements for rental units within the City of DuBois failed to advance during Monday night's city council meeting. Council Bill No. 1975 was amended last month before its first official reading as the... Read More.

DuBois residents comment on legal fees, banking methods

Tuesday, December 12 by wcednews

DUBOIS -- Concerns regarding DuBois City Council's recent legal fees were voiced by several DuBois citizens during the Public Comments section of the city council meeting Monday. Comments included inquiries on the city's banking methods and any red flags that may have been overlooked during... Read More.

Brockway Borough Council approves budget with no tax increase

Tuesday, December 12 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – The 2024 budget for Brockway does not contain a tax increase. At its final meeting of the year, Brockway's Borough Council approved next year's spending plan with Secretary Laurie Wayne emphasizing that taxes will not be increased. Council was informed that a... Read More.