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Punxsutawney Man Wanted after Brandishing Handgun during Dispute

Saturday, January 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help in locating Haden Cole Roy, a 25-year-old male from Punxsutawney, for his alleged attempt to steal a dirt bike as well as brandish a weapon at the victim. The report from the State... Read More.

PA invests $70 million to improve recreation, natural spaces

Saturday, January 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Governor Tom Wolf announced an investment of $70 million for 317 projects across Pennsylvania that will revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve natural spaces. “Our outdoor places are among the things that tie us all together -- a place to meet... Read More.

Tips for quitting smoking as your New Year’s Resolution

Saturday, January 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – It’s that time of year again – a time to look over the past 12 months and make resolutions for how to do it better in the new year. Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops... Read More.

Fourth Ward Hose Company camp in Penfield catches fire

Friday, December 31 by wcednews

Huston Township, PA – Police are investigating after a fire at a camp near Penfield, Clearfield County. A passing motorist noticed that a building in the 1300 block of Hoovertown Road in Huston Township was on fire on Tuesday evening, and they called to report... Read More.

REST Inc celebrates year anniversary of supporting grandfamilies

Friday, December 31 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – REST, Inc., which provides “Resources to Empower, Support and Transform” Kinship Families is soon to be celebrating its One-Year anniversary. Established as a non-profit organization in late 2020, REST, Inc. was designated as a 501c3 tax-exempt charity in January 2021. Founder and... Read More.

Unknown driver in white box truck strikes tree in Big Run

Friday, December 31 by wcednews

Big Run, PA – Someone driving a white box truck struck a tree on Monday morning in Big Run, but police are still searching for who that driver was. It happened on East Main Street in Big Run just before 10 a.m. Monday. The unknown driver... Read More.

Penn State to start semester in person, as planned

Friday, December 31 by wcednews

University Park, PA – Although Penn State's main campus originally had concerns about starting the spring semester remotely due to COVID-19 cases, it looks like the semester will be starting as usual in State College. Penn State satellite campuses, like Penn State DuBois, had always... Read More.

New Year’s Day: Banks, liquor stores, DMVs, schools closed for holiday

Friday, December 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Banks, liquor stores, and PennDOT driver's license and photo centers will all be closed statewide for New Year's Day this Saturday. The US mail will also not be delivered that day. Schools are still on winter break, and most of them will... Read More.

Hot tub worth $16,000 damaged in Clarion County

Thursday, December 30 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA – A hot tub worth $16,000 was damaged in an act of criminal mischief in Clarion County. The owner, a 50-year-old Knox man, says it likely happened either Dec. 24 or 25 at his home on Tippecanoe Road in Beaver Township. If you... Read More.

Hit-and-run with fire hydrant on Bennetts Valley Highway

Thursday, December 30 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – Someone struck a fire hydrant and didn't stop on Bennetts Valley Highway recently. It happened near the intersection of Bennetts Valley Highway and Taylor Street in Jay Township, Elk County, around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. The unknown vehicle ran off the road and... Read More.