Funeral planned for Clearfield County teen who died in house fire

Funeral planned for Clearfield County teen who died in house fire

Saturday, December 2 by wcednews

ALLPORT – A funeral for the Clearfield County teen who died in a house fire earlier this week will be Sunday afternoon. Asher Deets was a 17-year-old student at West Branch High School. Deets passed away when flames ripped through a Morris Township house... Read More.

2024 Pennsylvania fishing licenses now on sale

Saturday, December 2 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — The 2024 spring trout fishing season is four months away, but you can now buy a license for next year from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Next year's licenses, permits and gift vouchers went on sale Friday (yesterday), December 1st. Tim... Read More.

“Search for Peace” pageant in its 60th year in Curwensville

Saturday, December 2 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE – A Christmas tradition has reached its 60th year at a Curwensville church. The annual pageant, “Search for Peace,” will be presented at the Curwensville United Methodist Church this weekend. Performances of “Search for Peace” will be twice on Saturday at 4pm and... Read More.

DuBois Area United Way provides update amidst Suplizio federal indictment

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – As federal fraud and conspiracy charges move forward against Herm Suplizio, the DuBois Area United Way maintains that the organization has cooperated fully in the investigation of its former director. In a prepared statement released Thursday by Solicitor David King, the DuBois... Read More.

Former Curwensville baseball coach sentenced up to 31 years in prison

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A former Curwensville High School baseball coach was sentenced to serve up to 31 years in state prison for the sexual assault of two young boys. According to court documents, 49-year-old Thomas Harzinski was also classified as a sexually violent predator during... Read More.

Clearfield County man receives federal sentence for drug crimes

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

JOHNSTOWN – A federal judge has sentenced a Clearfield County man to serve more than seven years in prison for drug crimes. According to the United States Attorney's Office, 33-year old Jacob Troxell of Coalport will serve an 87-month federal prison term for possession... Read More.

No property tax increase expected in Clearfield County 2024 budget

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — Property owners in Clearfield County should not see an increase in taxes next year. The board of county commissioners approved the proposed 2024 budget this week without a property tax millage increase. The total amount of the Clearfield County spending plan for... Read More.

Holiday Celebration raising funds for the NICU of Penn Highlands DuBois

Friday, December 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Dancers and diners will be raising money to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Penn Highlands DuBois on Saturday. This year's Penn Highlands DuBois Holiday Celebration begins at 7pm Saturday at the DuBois Country Club's ballroom. Tickets for this social event... Read More.

Rockton man jailed for alleged threats, illegal possession of firearm

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

ROCKTON – Police have jailed a Rockton man on charges of illegally possessing a firearm, and threatening to kill his father and burn his house down. According to published reports, 25-year-old Douglas Taylor Jr allegedly made the threats as he argued with a female... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced up to five years in state prison

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 28-year-old Clearfield County man could serve up to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to trespassing. and threatening a man with a handgun. According to court documents, Justin Blantz of Clearfield was accused of burglarizing a Brady Township home... Read More.