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Strong wind, potential tornado caused damage over past weekend

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Strong winds caused damage throughout much of our area over the weekend. Damage was especially heavy in parts of Jefferson County on Saturday. Crews were also called out to an area near Belltown in Elk County for reports of a tornado... Read More.

Hunting equipment stolen from bed of pickup near Clarion

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Millcreek Township, PA – Two men say their hunting bags were stolen from the bed of a pickup truck while they were parked at some state game lands in Clarion County. The 62-year-old man and 30-year-old man, both from Strattanville, say their pickup truck had... Read More.

Our area is at peak fall foliage of the season

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson Counties, PA - The fall foliage is bright and beautiful in our part of Pennsylvania right now... in fact, it's at its peak for the fall season! If you want to do some "leaf peeping" as foliage enthusiasts call it, now... Read More.

PA Drug and Alcohol Secretary awarded National Service Award

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Secretary Jen Smith has been awarded the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director’s (NASADAD) State Service Award which recognizes leaders of state agencies responsible for substance use disorder services... Read More.

Firearms purchase background checks, denials down after record high

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) continues to see a decline during the third quarter of 2021 after record-breaking previous quarters. In addition, PSP released the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and... Read More.

Two people injured in Bigler crash, police investigating

Saturday, October 16 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Clearfield County, and now police are investigating the circumstances of the collision. The crash happened on Philipsburg-Bigler Highway near Clearfield Street in Bradford Township around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. One vehicle crossed... Read More.

Pennsylvania laboratory looking for missing portable nuclear gauge

Saturday, October 16 by wcednews

Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pennsylvania State Police are assisting in the search for a missing portable nuclear gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material that belongs to Pennsylvania-based CMT Laboratories. The company is offering a $1,000 reward... Read More.

Reported child abuse of 11-year-old Falls Creek boy

Saturday, October 16 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA - Police are investigating a ChildLine report of suspected child abuse in Falls Creek. According to State Police in DuBois, the incident allegedly happened around 8 p.m. on Oct. 10 on Main Street in Falls Creek Borough. Although they do not give any... Read More.

Reynlow Park Road garage door damaged

Saturday, October 16 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA - Reynlow Park near Reynoldsville was reportedly vandalized. State Police in DuBois got a report that the incident happened sometime between 8 a.m. Oct. 9 and just before midnight Oct. 10. A garage door of a structure on Reynlow Park Road was damaged.... Read More.

Reported attempted burglary at Reynoldsville home

Saturday, October 16 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA - Someone allegedly attempted to break into a 71-year-old Reynoldsville woman's home recently. State Police in DuBois say they are investigating the report of a burglary at a home on East Main Street in Reynoldsville around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Very few... Read More.