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Local Congress member Glenn Thompson statement on violence at Capitol

Thursday, January 7 by wcednews

Washington, DC - The Congress member from our area, Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, has given this statement on the acts of violence and unrest at the nation's Capitol: "I unequivocally support the right to peacefully assemble, but what occurred today at the U.S. Capitol was... Read More.

PA hunting, fishing licenses temporarily unavailable to purchase Jan. 12-15

Thursday, January 7 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (January 5) – Anglers and boaters should be aware that beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12 through approximately 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, the Pennsylvania Automated Licensing System (PALS) for purchasing fishing licenses will be unavailable. In anticipation of this... Read More.

About 20 vehicles broken into in DuBois, Sandy Township over weekend

Wednesday, January 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – About 20 vehicles were broken into and items and money were stolen from them over the weekend near the Sandy Township and DuBois City line. Police say it happened in the area of Chestnut Avenue and Maple Avenue. It appears that many of... Read More.

Tree cutting starts again on Maple Avenue; detour and closures expected

Wednesday, January 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Be aware that tree cutting is starting back up again today, Jan. 6, 2021, on Maple Avenue in DuBois. Maple Avenue will be closed off-and-on for parts of the day. Drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route if possible if you usually... Read More.

Scams involving $3,500 checks in mail in Lawrence Township

Wednesday, January 6 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – In Clearfield County, Lawrence Township Police are warning about a mail and check scam going through the area. A concerned citizen reported that he received several checks that had been mailed to his house in the amount of $3,500 each. They claimed... Read More.

$1,220 stolen from four unlocked vehicles in Elk County

Wednesday, January 6 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - Someone stole a total of $1,220 from four different unlocked vehicles while they were parked near a home in Elk County. State Police in Ridgway say the thief took the money in the late night hours of Jan. 3 or early morning... Read More.

State lawmakers, including local reps and senator, sworn in at ceremony Tuesday

Wednesday, January 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Our local reps who were sworn into the PA House of Representatives include Mike Armanini (Clearfield and Elk Counties) and Brian Smith (Jefferson and Indiana Counties), both Republicans. For our PA State Senate, Senator Cris Dush and Senator Wayne Langerholc, both... Read More.

Nominations needed for Small Business of the Year, Community Cup Awards

Tuesday, January 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Do you know of an outstanding business, organization, or person in our community? The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Small Business of the Year and Community Cup Awards. The DuBois Area Jaycees are also accepting nominations for the... Read More.

Brookville family displaced by house fire, caused by arson

Tuesday, January 5 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - State Police now say that a fire on Western Avenue in Brookville that displaced a family and killed five pets was caused by arson, although the suspect is still unknown. The house fire happened on New Year's Day around 7 p.m., displacing... Read More.

Clearfield Police: burglary through broken window, two men fighting, welfare check

Tuesday, January 5 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police had a few minor incidents recently, including a burglary with a broken window at an unoccupied resident on West 1st Avenue, a fight between two men, and a welfare check on a woman who was just having issues... Read More.