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US, Commonwealth flags at half-staff in honor of General Colin Powell

Wednesday, October 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In accordance with the recent Presidential Flag Order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of the General Colin Powell. General Powell passed away... Read More.

New Bethlehem man accused of shooting at woman

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Porter Township, PA – A Clarion County man is in jail after allegedly firing a gun at a woman's vehicle as she was leaving his home with a child. Police say it happened late Saturday night and into early Sunday at the home of 48-year-old... Read More.

Kitten rescued from storm drain in Clearfield

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield Area Fire Department and the Clearfield Police Department worked together to prevent a cat-astrophe over the weekend... by rescuing a kitten from a storm drain. Thanks to our first responders for helping in situations big and small. They'd also like to... Read More.

LIHEAP applications available for heating help

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you meet income guidelines (150 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit), you could qualify for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Applications are open now, and the amount that is going to be given to each family has... Read More.

Tornado confirmed over weekend in Elk, Jefferson Counties

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck parts of Elk and Jefferson Counties over the weekend. The NWS says an EF-1 tornado with winds near 90 mph occurred at 8:08 a.m. Saturday morning in Millstone Township, Elk County. The... Read More.

Two Cleveland men arrested for motorcycle chase

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – Two Cleveland men were caught by police after fleeing on foot from a motorcycle traffic stop in Clearfield County. State Police in Clearfield had attempted to stop the two motorcyclists, 22-year-old Tauvgynn McPherson and 23-year-old Nicholi McPherson, on Oct. 13 for... Read More.

Ridgway woman loses nearly $20,000 to phone scam

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – An elderly Ridgway woman lost nearly $20,000 in a scam. The 90-year-old woman told police that she received a threat via a phone call in late September and was ordered to send money to the unknown person. She sent three checks, totaling $19,999.... Read More.

Rimersburg man jailed on child porn, similar name to county judge

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA – A Rimersburg man has been jailed on charges of child pornography, and police want to clear up any possible confusion as the man's name is very similar to a county judge. 71-year-old James Earl Arner was taken into custody without incident... Read More.

Deadline to register for November election is today

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you're not already registered, today is the final day to register to vote in the November municipal election. Remember, you will need to re-register if you have recently changed your name or address. "All eligible Pennsylvanians who are not yet registered to... Read More.

ATV crash injures two adults, one 2-year-old in Redbank Twp

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – Police are releasing the details about how three people, including a 2-year-old boy, were sent to the hospital after an ATV crash in Clarion County earlier this month. The Can-Am Commander ATV lost control on a curve on Church Hill Road... Read More.