31-year-old Clearfield man accused of assaulting a police officer waves right to preliminary hearing

31-year-old Clearfield man accused of assaulting a police officer waves right to preliminary hearing

Saturday, September 17 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man faces charges for allegedly assaulting a Lawrence Township police officer while resisting arrest. 31-year-old Chris Hairston waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, so his case will be heard in Clearfield County Court. As Hairston was being... Read More.

State grant given to Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County to assist with properties beyond repair

Saturday, September 17 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Efforts continue throughout Clearfield County to eliminate blight. The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County has received a $100,000 state grant to assist in the demolition of properties in Curwensville and Morris Township that are beyond repair. Also, a revitalization program will be... Read More.

Area groups to receive over $3 million from the American Rescue Plan to support small businesses

Saturday, September 17 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – A pair of Tri-County area economic development groups will soon receive more than $3 million to help supply a loan program designed to support small businesses. The Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation, also known as Clearly Ahead Development, will get a total of... Read More.

Clearfield County man found guilty of child sexual assault

Monday, September 12 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Following four hours of deliberations, a jury found a 77-year-old Clearfield County man guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls. The three day trial of Moses Norris of Westover ended Friday with a guilty verdict on 24 of 28 counts. Among the charges... Read More.

Jeff Tech hosts Safety Summit today

Monday, September 12 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE – A summit designed to help build community resilience and provide for a safer community is taking place in Reynoldsville today. It’s the first Jefferson County SARA and Safety Summit at the Jeff Tech School. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security... Read More.

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.