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PA offers grant up to $25K to inspire interest in fishing and boating

Thursday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the recruitment of new participants, retention of existing participants, and reactivation of former participants... Read More.

Two pedestrians, including young girl, seriously injured in Sligo

Wednesday, March 23 by wcednews

Sligo, PA – Two pedestrians were struck and seriously injured in Sligo, Clarion County. 79-year-old Elsie Ritts and a 9-year-old girl, both from Sligo, had been walking on Madison Street around 6 p.m. on March 18. As they were crossing a bridge, they were both struck... Read More.

$3,330 cash stolen from Sykesville F.O.E.

Wednesday, March 23 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – More than $3,000 was taken from the Sykesville Fraternal Order of Eagles. State Police in DuBois say that the Sykesville FOE reported that an unknown person took $3,330 in cash that was supposed to be deposited in the bank. It happened on... Read More.

Mount Aloysius and Penn Highlands partner on surgical tech program

Wednesday, March 23 by wcednews

Cresson, PA - Mount Aloysius College and Penn Highlands Healthcare, DuBois, announced a new opportunity to pursue a career in surgical technology, providing incoming students with up to $44,000 in educational funding, hiring incentives and guaranteed employment at any Penn Highlands Healthcare hospital. The... Read More.

Native American items worth $6,500 stolen from Clarion Antique Mall

Wednesday, March 23 by wcednews

Paint Township, PA – Native American clothing/accessories worth more than $6,000 was reportedly stolen from an antique store in Clarion County. The Clarion Antique Mall in Shippenville told police that, on March 18, someone took a Native American bolo tie, ring, and belt buckle worth... Read More.

Blue 2004 Chevy Blazer stolen in Clarion County

Wednesday, March 23 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A vehicle was stolen in a burglary in Clarion County. State Police in Clarion say that the victim, a 63-year-old Clarion man, reported that someone had broken into a property on Miola Drive in Highland Township on March 19. A blue 2004... Read More.

Two PA State Police Troopers, state flags ordered to half-staff

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania state flags will be flying at half-staff after the deaths of 33-year-old State Trooper Martin F. Mack III and 29-year-old State Trooper Branden T. Sisca, who were both struck by a driver near Philadelphia. *** Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)... Read More.

5-month-old calf dies after neglect

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

Porter Township, PA – An Armstrong County man is facing a felony charge for allegedly neglecting a 5-month-old calf at a farm in Jefferson County, resulting in its death. 38-year-old Brian Lettie from Dayton is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and neglect of animals. After... Read More.

Easter bunny visits, egg hunts planned in DuBois

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – With spring officially here and Easter less than a month away, the Easter Bunny after has some appearances scheduled in our town! You can schedule a time for the Easter Bunny to come to your home in the DuBois/surrounding area on April... Read More.

Great value buttermilk pancake/waffle mix recalled

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – A Walmart-brand pancake mix has been voluntarily recalled for possible contamination from a foreign object. Great Value buttermilk pancake and waffle mix with a best by date of 09/01/2023 should be returned or thrown out. *** Summary Company Announcement Date: March 19, 2022 FDA... Read More.