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Jefferson County man jailed on charges of assaulting a toddler

Monday, April 3 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE — Police have jailed a 26-year-old Jefferson County man on allegations that he hit a toddler he was babysitting multiple times and caused bruises. According to Brookville Borough Police, Matthew Witherite is accused of aggravated and simple assault as well as child endangerment. When... Read More.

Elk County man accused of making death threats

Monday, March 20 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – An Elk County man has been charged with harassment after allegedly threatening to kill his estranged wife and burn her house down. According to court documents in Jefferson County, 31-year-old Derick Agnello of Kersey has reportedly been calling the victim around 50 times... Read More.

Two injured in Jefferson County crash

Thursday, March 9 by wcednews

BELL TWP – A two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County resulted in minor injuries for two Rossiter residents. State Police say both 50-year-old Christopher Larson and 42-year old Heather Reed were treated at Punxsutawney Area Hospital following the wreck. Larson was reportedly driving on Route 36 when... Read More.

Woman charged with animal cruelty and neglect in Jefferson County

Monday, December 19 by wcednews

BIG RUN – Animal cruelty and neglect charges have been filed against a Smicksburg woman for allegedly leaving a dog alone without food or water for several days. According to Jefferson County Court documents, 49-year-old Barbara Kerr had assumed responsibility to take care of a... Read More.

Seniors from Jefferson County create ornaments for the Capital Christmas tree

Saturday, December 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Jefferson County is well-represented on the Capital Christmas tree in Harrisburg. Seniors at the county’s four community centers recently painted, glued, and sewed several ornaments for display on the Capital tree. The handiwork of those participants at the Reynoldsville Foundry, Brockway Depot,... Read More.

Oregon woman arrested and charged in Jefferson County

Monday, October 17 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - A 25-year old woman from Oregon has been charged with burglary, criminal trespass, and false identification after allegedly stealing a Jefferson County man's vehicle. Police have identified Kelsey Gaffney as the woman charged in the case dating back to September 25th... Read More.

Punxsutawney man facing charges for alleged threats to blow up convenience store

Saturday, September 24 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – A 32-year-old Jefferson County man is facing multiple criminal charges for allegedly threatening to blow up the Uni-Mart convenience store in Punxsutawney. Police say Michael Buchmiller of Punxsutawney harassed a store employee and said he was going to blow the place up... Read More.

Two Jefferson County men face theft charges

Monday, September 19 by wcednews

WINSLOW TWP. – Two Jefferson County men will face felony theft charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of scrap metal from a Winslow Township property. State Police say 42-year-old Cory Himes and 40-year-old Michael Kolish are accused of removing four barrels full of... 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.

Burglary reported in Winslow Township

Saturday, July 30 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA - A 64-year-old DuBois resident reported a burglary to State Police that occurred at a location on Reynoldsville Falls Creek Road in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, sometime between July 23rd and July 26th. A number of items were reportedly removed from the... Read More.

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