PennDOT eliminates truck weight class stickers

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that in a continuing focus on modernization and streamlining processes as well as an added convenience to customers the use of weight class stickers has been eliminated, effective January 29, 2022. "Historically, trucks with a registered weight... Read More.

Scammer convinced gas station employee to send $3,447

Curwensville, PA – A scam artist convinced a gas station employee to send money to them, pretending to be a family member of the owner. Someone contacted the Fuel On gas station in Curwensville on March 6. They told the victim, a 36-year-old man working at... Read More.

$271 of heating fuel stolen in Clearfield County

Gulich Township, PA – Heating fuel was stolen from a tank outside a home in Clearfield County. It was reported on March 14 from a home along Walnut Street in Gulich Township, near Smithmill in the south east part of Clearfield County. $271 worth of fuel... Read More.

Attempted theft of battery from mining equipment

Woodward Township, PA – Someone attempted to steal a battery from mining equipment in Clearfield County but was ultimately unsuccessful. The mining equipment had been on Pacific Avenue in Woodward Township, near Brisbin in the eastern part of Clearfield County. The battery is worth about $400.... Read More.

Detour planned for Route 970 near Woodland/Shawville

Woodland, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists about an upcoming closure on its Interstate 80 Woodland/Shawville Interchange project at mile marker 123. Crews will demolish a temporary bridge on March 22, affecting travel on Route 970. The bridge demolition... Read More.

One person dead in DuBois shooting, suspect in custody

DuBois, PA – One person was reportedly killed in a shooting in DuBois Thursday afternoon, and the suspect is in custody. Official details remain limited, but the victim has been named by the Clearfield County Coroner as 46-year-old Jude Srock on DuBois. DuBois City Police Chief... Read More.

Chainsaw, work coat, propane tank found at Rockton Park

Union Township, PA – A chainsaw, work coat, propane tank, and heater were found near Rockton Park. They were found along Luthersburg Rockton Road near the Rockton Park in Union Township on March 14. That includes a brown Walls brand work coat, and older Husqvarna chainsaw,... Read More.

Insurance Department reclaims $15M in restitution for consumers

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced the Insurance Department reclaimed $15,289,806 in 2021 for more than 41,000 consumers who had funds stolen, payments improperly processed, or other forms of restitution or credit due to them as a result of company... Read More.