Rockton man nearly loses $198,000

Rockton man nearly loses $198,000

Monday, September 12 by wcednews

UNION TWP. – A Rockton man, whose name has not been released, was nearly scammed out of $198,000 through a forged check. State Police say an unidentified suspect using the name “John Smallen” tried to cash a forged and fraudulent check from the victim's bank... Read More.

Regional Police Chief is chosen

Monday, September 12 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Chief has been chosen to lead the new Clearfield Regional Police Department. Vincent McGinnis, who now serves as Chief of the Clearfield Borough Police Department will also head up the regional law enforcement force when it begins operations in 2023. The committee... Read More.

DuBois Area Historical Society prepares for meeting and banquet

Monday, September 12 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The 39th General Membership Meeting and Banquet of the DuBois Area Historical Society is coming up this Thursday. The deadline for reservations is today, and you can save a spot by contacting the DuBois Area Historical Society. This year's meeting and banquet... Read More.

Elk County man charged with involuntary manslaughter

Monday, September 5 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS – An Elk County man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in providing the heroin and fentanyl which killed a DuBois man. Sandy Township Police have also charged 29-year-old Codi Hummel of Johnsonburg with delivery and possession of controlled substances. According... Read More.

Small Plane runs off runway at Clearfield-Jefferson Airport

Monday, September 5 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – Few details are available after a small airplane reportedly went off the runway at the Clearfield-Lawrence Airport Friday evening. According to the Lawrence Township Fire Company, a call was received for them to respond to an aircraft emergency at the airport when... Read More.

“Touch A Chopper” event coming to DuBois

Monday, September 5 by Marissa Rigatti

DuBois, PA - Young and old alike will have the rare opportunity to “Touch a Chopper” Friday, September 9th at the DuBois Country Club. The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League and Direct Workforce Care of DuBois are teaming up to present “Touch a Chopper” from... Read More.

Tri-County Traffic Alert: Labor Day

Monday, September 5 by Marissa Rigatti

Connect FM serving our community with various Traffic Alerts for this week Brookville, PA – Long-term lane closures on both Eastbound and Westbound interstate 80 between Exits 78 and 70. PennDOT says this latest project on Interstate 80 includes milling, patching, and bridge preservation work. There... Read More.

PennDOT CLOSED today

Monday, September 5 by Marissa Rigatti

On this Labor Day holiday the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers are closed. But while the state centers won't re-open until Tuesday, you may still go online anytime to obtain the forms, publications and driver training... Read More.

Falls Creek man attacks wife over unemployment

Monday, August 29 by Marissa Rigatti

FALLS CREEK – A Falls Creek man is in the Jefferson County Jail after he allegedly cut his wife's arm and strangled her during a fight at their home. State Police say 37-year-old Quintin Raybuck is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and strangulation... Read More.

Brookville teen assaults boy during argument

Monday, August 29 by Marissa Rigatti

BROOKVILLE – Assault charges have been filed against a Brookville teen after he allegedly hit a boy with a stick during an argument. Brookville Police say 18-year-old Caden Marshall hit the boy on his forehead with a stick because he thought the boy hit a... Read More.