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Clearfield Police: assault at E Market St business, canoeing man rescued from river

Friday, August 20 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police rescued a man who became lost while canoeing and got stuck along the river near the Kerr Addition area of Clearfield. In a separate case, police also were called to an East Market Street business in Clearfield for... Read More.

Department Of Health stresses statewide need for blood donations

Friday, August 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson and officials from five major blood banks across the state today highlighted the importance of donating blood, as the number of volunteers who regularly donate blood has dramatically decreased due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders... Read More.

Prevalence of ticks in PA is high, take steps to prevent bites

Friday, August 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today met at Boyd Big Tree Preserve to discuss the high prevalence of ticks... Read More.

Back to school! First days are Aug. 23-25 for local schools

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The start of the new school year is quickly approaching! Many schools for the time being are strongly encouraging masks for students and staff who are not vaccinated, but the mask policy may be less stringent than last school year. However, things... Read More.

DuBois man charged in police standoff

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The man who was seen with a firearm near Walnut Avenue in DuBois has been identified. 31-year-old Anthony Morrison from DuBois now facing charges for carrying a firearm without a license during that hour-long standoff on Tuesday. Sandy Township Police originally received a... Read More.

Sept. 15 last day to apply for senior farmers market vouchers

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Just a reminder, September 15th is the last day for Seniors to apply for $24 in vouchers to use at Pennsylvania Farmers Markets. These vouchers are designed to provide money for the purchase of nutritious Pennsylvania Produce. Applicants must be 60 years... Read More.

Monday deadline to register for PA Coyote and Crow Hunt

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA – Monday, August 30, is the last day to register for the 10-Day, Statewide Coyote and Crow Hunt at the Rolfe Beagle Club in Johnsonburg. Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, announces that Monday, August 30, is the last day... Read More.

$600K in volunteer fire assistance grants awarded to 109 departments

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania has awarded $602,306 in grants to help our state’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. The grants were awarded to qualifying local firefighting forces in rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 people. The funding may be used for training and... Read More.

270 state-owned vehicles available for purchase at PA’s August 24 auction

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Individuals interested in purchasing a quality used government vehicle will have the opportunity to do so as 270 vehicles will be up for public purchase at the Commonwealth's August Auction on Tuesday, August 24 at the Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania building near... Read More.

Last day for nominations for Best of Tri-County 2021

Wednesday, August 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - You can nominate your favorite local businesses for Best of Tri-County until tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 18! There are more than 100 categories in our Quest for the Best… Categories for restaurants, retail, manufacturing, and even best place to work! Nominate your favorite doctor,... Read More.