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Police and firefighters thank Penn Highlands for use of PH DuBois East building

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – In addition to the vote about the possible consolidation of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township at last night's meeting, the fire and police departments both took a moment to recognize Penn Highlands Healthcare for allowing them to train... Read More.

State Police confiscate $43 million worth of illegal drugs in 2019

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $8,770,800 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the fourth quarter of 2019. In total, state police seized more than $43 million worth of illegal drugs in 2019, including nearly... Read More.

More details about toddler vaping video in Indiana County

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

Seward, PA – More details are coming out about the case of two people who videoed a 2-year-old boy vaping in Indiana County. State Police say that a 17-year-old girl from Seward had been babysitting the toddler at a home in Westmoreland County. She and a... Read More.

Two Brookville teens officially facing felony charges for deer abuse video

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – The two Brookville teenagers who posted a viral video of themselves abusing an injured deer are officially facing felony charges. 18-year-old Alex Smith and a 17-year-old boy both reportedly admitted to everything that was shown in the video that was posted to... Read More.

DuBois City Council meets tonight about possible consolidation with Sandy

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Council will be voting tonight on whether to take the first step in a process that could eventually consolidate the City with Sandy Township. The Sandy Township Supervisors voted last week to approach the City of DuBois about working together... Read More.

Clearfield man accused of fracturing infant’s legs

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A Clearfield man allegedly abused an infant, and he now is facing multiple serious charges. Lawrence Township Police filed the charges against 24-year-old John Uceda-Drumm after his 3-month-old baby was treated at Penn Highlands Clearfield for multiple fractures in their leg. The infant... Read More.

Fugitive of the Week: Christopher Schulze, terroristic threats

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A DuBois man is the new Clearfield County Fugitive of the Week, wanted for failure to appear in court on charges of terroristic threats and harassment. 42-year-old Christopher Ronald Schulze from South Brady Street in DuBois failed to appear in court in... Read More.

Investigation into video of 2-year-old vaping in Indiana County

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

Indiana County, PA – Pennsylvania State Police in Indiana County are investigating a viral video that shows a 2-year-old vaping. Police say that the people in the video have been identified and charges are pending. The video showed a toddler taking a hit from a... Read More.

Registration open for State Police Camp Cadet for July 2020

Saturday, January 11 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, Camp Cadet Program will be held at Clarion University, July 26th thru July 31st, 2020. The camp is for boys and girls, 12 to 14 years of age, from Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean and... Read More.

Public invited to PennDOT job fair in Clearfield, Jan. 17

Saturday, January 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Prospective employees are invited to attend and apply at a job fair that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 2 is hosting soon in Clearfield. During the job fair, applicants can learn about job opportunities that PennDOT offers. PennDOT staff... Read More.