Senator Bob Casey announces grant in Elk County

Senator Bob Casey announces grant in Elk County

Wednesday, November 22 by wcednews

RIDGWAY — U.S. Senator Bob Casey was in Elk County Monday to make it official that a $400,000 grant has been awarded to the North Central PA Manufacturing Sector. The money comes from the Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant program, and is intended to... Read More.

Gas prices continue to drop before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 22 by wcednews

UNDATED – Here's some good news if you are driving this Thanksgiving – average gas prices in Pennsylvania are 43 cents per gallon lower this year than they were last Thanksgiving season. The latest survey results from GasBuddy show that the average per gallon... Read More.

“Brighten the Night” event coming to DuBois

Wednesday, November 22 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Downtown DuBois Inc is ready to “Brighten the Night” Friday evening at DuBois City Park. The annual “Brighten the Night” event will include special Christmas music, the reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Matt Reed of First Class Children's Foundation,... Read More.

Jefferson County man faces over 100 child pornography charges

Tuesday, November 21 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – More than 100 child pornography charges have been filed against a Jefferson County man. According to court documents, police allegedly found a total of 104 child porn videos and photos on devices and accounts owned by 34-year-old James Haines of Summerville. Police... Read More.

E-bike reportedly stolen from an Elk County garage

Tuesday, November 21 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – State Police are investigating the suspected theft of a $1,600 electric bike in Elk County. The Rad Expand 5 E-bike was reportedly stolen from a private garage located on Maplevale Drive in Ridgway Township. Police say a 69-year-old Ridgway man is the... Read More.

Fire-damaged piece of Interstate 80 in Clearfield County undergoes repairs

Tuesday, November 21 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A damaged portion of Interstate 80 in Clearfield County is undergoing repairs this week. According to PennDOT, there will be single-lane closures on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 130 today and Wednesday. The roadway surface was damaged by a multi-vehicle crash and... Read More.

DuBois area churches to serve free Thanksgiving dinner

Tuesday, November 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Two DuBois area churches will be serving free Thanksgiving dinners on Thursday. The Rugged Cross Church will serve a complete turkey dinner from 11am until 1pm at the church on West Long Avenue in downtown DuBois. At the Treasure Lake Church, a... Read More.

Downtown DuBois Inc prepares to “Brighten the Night”

Tuesday, November 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Friday is the annual “Brighten the Night” event at DuBois City Park. Presented by Downtown DuBois Inc, this year's festivities will include special Christmas music, the reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Matt Reed of First Class Children's Foundation, the... Read More.

Indiana County man charged with the sexual assault of a young Curwensville girl

Monday, November 20 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 37-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges in Clearfield County for the alleged sexual assault of a young girl in Curwensville. State Police say Mark Juart, now an Indiana County resident, is accused of molesting the preteen victim several years ago... Read More.

Jefferson County Commissioners pleased with Veterans Affairs office transition

Monday, November 20 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – There have been some recent staff changes in the Veterans Affairs office in Jefferson County, and the commissioners are pleased with how things have gone to this point. At their November board meeting, the Jefferson County Commissioners thanked the county’s veterans for... Read More.