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Oregon woman arrested and charged in Jefferson County

Monday, October 17 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - A 25-year old woman from Oregon has been charged with burglary, criminal trespass, and false identification after allegedly stealing a Jefferson County man's vehicle. Police have identified Kelsey Gaffney as the woman charged in the case dating back to September 25th... Read More.

“Experienced thieves” stealing catalytic converters in Tri-County area

Monday, October 17 by wcednews

Indiana County, PA - State Police are warning local vehicle owners of "experienced thieves" who continue to steal catalytic converters in the tri-county area. Police are warning residents who own larger vehicles that these specific thieves are "experienced" as they have seen multiple thefts showcasing... Read More.

Brockway student wins first place honors in PennDOT poster contest

Monday, October 17 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - A local student was recognized in Harrisburg for her involvement in a state-wide public safety campaign. Brockway's Razayah Keller won first place in PennDOT's School Bus Safety Poster Contest in the Grade 6-8 category. Her poster will now move on to the... Read More.

Homeless man found guilty of attempted homicide

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 49-year-old homeless man could serve 20 to 40 years in state prison after being found guilty of attempted homicide, but mentally ill, by a Clearfield County jury. The jury needed only about 20 minutes on Friday following two days of testimony to... Read More.

Clearfield County man killed in two-car crash

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

PHILIPSBURG -- An 84-year-old Philipsburg man has died as a result of a two vehicle crash in Clearfield County Saturday morning. State Police say Harold Evans was attempting to make a turn from a driveway onto Route 53 when he pulled directly into the path... Read More.

Clearfield County receives grant money to help with Montgomery Creek cleanup

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG –Clearfield County will receive more than $200,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to help treat and clean acid mine discharges into Montgomery Creek in Pike Township. The local grant was part of a $3 million statewide package going to... Read More.

Government offices and services closed in observance of Columbus Day

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Today is the observance of Columbus Day, so all state and federal government offices and services are closed. Also closed for the holiday today are all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's driver license and photo centers. If you need any driver or vehicle products... Read More.

PA State Police seize more than $13 million worth of drugs in three months

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Illegal drugs valued at more than $13 million were taken off the streets by Pennsylvania State Police during the months of July, August, and September. The third quarter haul for state troopers included more than 108 pounds of cocaine valued at more than $2.3... Read More.

A portion of Shaffer Avenue in DuBois closed for waterline work

Monday, October 3 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Starting today, a section of Shaffer Avenue in DuBois will be closed for waterline work. City of DuBois officials say the portion of Shaffer Avenue between South Brady Street and Knarr Street will be closed each day from 7am until 3pm. This new waterline... Read More.

Windmill “superloads” travel through Clearfield County today

Monday, October 3 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – There are three more windmill “superloads” expected to travel through on Clearfield County's major roadways today, and that could create lengthy traffic delays. According to PennDOT, the latest loads of windmill blades and tower parts will be moving east on Interstate 80 from... Read More.