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Curwensville man jailed, accused of assaulting and strangling woman

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 39-year-old Clearfield County man is in jail facing felony strangulation charges after his alleged assault of a Curwensville woman during Thanksgiving weekend. According to court documents, Jacob Montgomery of Curwensville is accused of pushing the victim against a wall, strangling her,... Read More.

PennDOT pleased with road and bridge project progress in Clearfield and Elk counties

Monday, December 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Non-emergency road and bridge repair projects in the Tri-County area have wrapped up for the winter season, but PennDOT officials are pleased with what was accomplished during the 2023 construction season. District 2 Executive Tom Prestash gave a progress report on projects... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

New senior transportation service opening in Clearfield County

Thursday, November 30 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH — A new transportation service available to seniors age 60 or older will soon be opening in Clearfield County. The Pittsburgh-based Little Red Riding Hood transportation service has a mission of providing low cost, reliable transportation for senior citizens. Little Red Riding Hood... Read More.

Twin brothers charged with stealing more than $22,000 from Clearfield County restaurant

Wednesday, November 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County twin brothers charged with multiple felonies for stealing more than $22,000 from a fast food restaurant will continue their preliminary hearings next week. According to Clearfield Regional Police, Shane Nevling of Clearfield and Shawn Nevling of Curwensville, both 40-years-old, are... Read More.

BREAKING NEWS: PA charges dropped as federal charges proceed against Suplizio

Tuesday, November 28 by wcednews

DUBOIS – State-level criminal charges against suspended DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio have been dropped. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office officially withdrew those charges in Clearfield County Tuesday. Suplizio and a former city employee, Bobbie Shaffer, were indicted by a federal grand jury on... Read More.

Child rape, indecent assault charges filed against Clearfield County man