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Knox man leads police on chase in Clarion, Jefferson Counties

Monday, February 28 by wcednews

Limestone Township, PA – A Knox man is accused of fleeing from police in Clarion County, leading to a chase. State Police in Clarion say they had attempted to pull over 30-year-old Keith Bashline from Knox early Sunday morning around 2:40 a.m. for a traffic... Read More.

Vehicle flees without headlights in the dark and rain in Brookville

Monday, February 28 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – State troopers called off a high-speed pursuit due to dangerous conditions and rainy weather in Jefferson County. Just before midnight on Friday at the Flying J truck stop in Brookville, State Police attempted to pull over a 2019 Nissan Altima for a... Read More.

Chainsaw, climbing gear worth $4K-5K stolen from tree service company

Monday, February 28 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA – $4,000-5,000 worth of equipment was stolen from a tree service company truck in Clarion County. The Hazlett Tree Service truck had been parked on Route 208 in Washington Township when the items were taken sometime either Feb. 21 or 22. Six chainsaws... Read More.

Former Pittsburgh Steeler, Wilkerson, accused of fatal stabbing

Monday, February 28 by wcednews

Cleveland, PA – A former Pittsburgh Steeler is wanted on charges of allegedly fatally stabbing someone in Ohio. Former running back 55-year-old Eric Wilkerson is charged with aggravated murder in the death of 46-year-old Brian Weems III in Cleveland after an argument. Wilkerson had only played... Read More.

Punxsy Liquor Enforcement Officer arrested for sexual assault of children

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Cambria County, PA - A Punxsutawney District Liquor Enforcement Officer is accused of sexually assaulting and raping two young girls between the ages of 6 and 8 from 2017 to 2021 in Cambria County. 40-year-old Scott Berdine from Belsano, PA, allegedly assaulted the girl at... Read More.

Free 12-week course for family members of addicted loved ones

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA — The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging will be offering a free twelve-week course for family members, 18 or older, in Clearfield County affected by a loved one’s Substance Use Disorder/Addiction. CNB Bank has provided the funding to provide this important... Read More.

Salvation Army hiring counselors for Camp Allegheny summer camp

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Ellwood City, PA (February 25, 2022) – The Salvation Army Western PA Division is hiring Camp Allegheny staff for various positions located in Ellwood City for the summer 2022 season. Camp Allegheny offers low-cost, Christian-focused camping opportunities to children living in Western Pennsylvania. “We are looking... Read More.

Low-income Pennsylvanians may be missing out on PA tax refunds of $100 or more

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — There are more than 118,000 low-income Pennsylvanians who may be missing out on state tax refunds of $100 or more, the Department of Revenue announced. These refunds totaling an estimated $30.2 million are available through the commonwealth's Tax... Read More.

Poultry owners warned to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity... Read More.

100,000 older adults now eligible to apply for prescription assistance

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced a new law that expands income eligibility limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) program is now in effect. Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation into law in December 2021 that allows... Read More.