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Santa’s reindeer approved for flight, Pennsylvanians can expect Christmas Eve deliveries

Friday, December 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill to meet Santa and his nine reindeer at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane to announce that the reindeer have received a clean bill of health... Read More.

$2,651 personal purchases charged on business credit card

Friday, December 24 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA – Someone charged thousands of dollars of personal purchases to a business's card in Clearfield County. The victim, a 71-year-old Grampian man, says someone racked up $2,651.18 in personal transactions on his business credit card in October. State Police are investigating it as... Read More.

Endowment for North Central PA LaunchBox named in honor of Chancellor McBride

Friday, December 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — Celebrating the vision and leadership of former chancellor M. Scott McBride in his mission to bring the Invent Penn State initiative to Penn State DuBois, the M. Scott McBride Endowment in Support of the North Central PA LaunchBox has been established by... Read More.

Hershberger sentenced to 140 to 280 years in prison

Thursday, December 23 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – A Jefferson County man who had been found guilty of sexually abusing a child over the course of 4 years has now been sentenced to hundreds of years in prison. According to Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett, 45-year-old Enos Hershberger,... Read More.

DuBois man killed in Carson Hill Road crash

Thursday, December 23 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – A DuBois man has been confirmed to have died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night in Brady Township. 54-year-old Michael Weary had been driving near the intersection of Carson Hill Road and Hemlock Road when he crossed over the center line,... Read More.

Shop with a Cop 2021 pairs local kids, police

Thursday, December 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – About 23 kids got pick out gifts for themselves and their families during the first local Shop with a Cop event. Officers from the City of DuBois, Sandy Township, Brockway, and the State Police paired up with elementary kids from the DuBois... Read More.

La Jose man loses $17,800, two iPhones to scam

Thursday, December 23 by wcednews

Chest Township, PA – Another scam from someone claiming to be from the Publisher's Clearing House has taken more than $20,000 worth of money and cell phones from a Clearfield County man. The 65-year-old man from La Jose said he had sent two Apple iPhone... Read More.

PA seniors create ornaments for State Capitol Christmas tree

Thursday, December 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced that visitors to the State Capitol Main Rotunda during the holiday season can check out handmade ornaments hung on the holiday tree that were created by Pennsylvania seniors. Older adults from more than 32 Senior Community Centers... Read More.

Free Medical Clinic of DuBois receives $63,500 from Mengle Foundation

Wednesday, December 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Free Medical Clinic in DuBois recently received $63,500 from the Glenn & Ruth Mengle Foundation, which will help the clinic continue to provide free care and medications to local people who don't have insurance. They want to say thank you to... Read More.

Subaru strikes sign on Coal Hill Rd, police looking for suspect

Wednesday, December 22 by wcednews

Bloom Township, PA – Police do know that a Subaru struck a road sign in Clearfield County, but they are still looking for the driver. The hit-and-run happened along Coal Hill Road near Irishtown Road in Bloom Township late last Friday, Dec. 17. The unknown driver... Read More.