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Department of State urges voters to know their rights at the polls

Saturday, October 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid encouraged Pennsylvanians to educate themselves about their rights before they vote in person on November 2. "Voters have the right to vote at the polls on Election Day without harassment or intimidation," Secretary Degraffenreid said. "They can find a wealth of information about their... Read More.

Deer crossing roads more frequently, causing crashes

Saturday, October 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight-saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert. Deer become more active in autumn with... Read More.

High school juniors encouraged to apply for Governor’s School For The Sciences

Saturday, October 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Noe Ortega announced that applications are open for the 2022 Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences (PGSS) at Carnegie Mellon University and encouraged eligible students to apply. “The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences is a great... Read More.

DASD families concerned about library book, The Hate U Give

Friday, October 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Some parents are concerned about what types of books their kids might be reading at the DuBois Area School District. Deidre Brown, one of those who spoke at last night's school board meeting, read passages from the novel The Hate U Give,... Read More.

Pickup truck hits pole in Reynoldsville, knocking out power

Friday, October 29 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – Electricity was knocked out in parts of Reynoldsville last night after a pickup truck crashed into a utility pole. Though details are very limited, it happened around 7:45 Thursday evening in Reynoldsville. Firefighters and EMS were called to the scene for multiple electric... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging vehicle vandalized, vulgar word scratched on car

Friday, October 29 by wcednews

Cooper Township, PA – A Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging vehicle was vandalized recently. The 2016 Honda Accord belonging to the agency was parked at the senior center in Curwensville when it was damaged sometime between 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 7 a.m. on... Read More.

Child bed, mattress, toys stolen in Clarion burglary

Friday, October 29 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – A strange case of theft in Clarion recently... a children's bed frame, mattress, and box of toys were stolen in what police are investigating as a burglary. State Police in Clarion say a 39-year-old Corsica woman says the theft happened at a... Read More.

Clearfield County woman lights porta potty on fire

Friday, October 29 by wcednews

Girard Township, PA – A Clearfield County woman lit a porta-potty on fire recently, using items she took from a boat to keep the fire going. Police were called out to Deer Creek Boat Launch in Girard Township on Oct. 23, and they found that... Read More.

School buses catch fire at Novey junkyard in Clearfield

Thursday, October 28 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Five school buses caught fire at a junkyard near Clearfield yesterday. Lawrence Township Fire Department were called out to Novey Recycling for initial reports of an explosion with heavy smoke. When they got to the scene, they found that five school buses were... Read More.

14-year-old Gillaugh starts non-profit boxing organization

Thursday, October 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Congratulations to a young lady in our DuBois community who has started up her own non-profit boxing organization! 14-year-old Aviana Gillaugh is the founder of Turnabout Boxing, located at 200 South Brady Street. She says she hopes to provide a place for young... Read More.