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Tornado confirmed over weekend in Elk, Jefferson Counties

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck parts of Elk and Jefferson Counties over the weekend. The NWS says an EF-1 tornado with winds near 90 mph occurred at 8:08 a.m. Saturday morning in Millstone Township, Elk County. The... Read More.

Two Cleveland men arrested for motorcycle chase

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – Two Cleveland men were caught by police after fleeing on foot from a motorcycle traffic stop in Clearfield County. State Police in Clearfield had attempted to stop the two motorcyclists, 22-year-old Tauvgynn McPherson and 23-year-old Nicholi McPherson, on Oct. 13 for... Read More.

Ridgway woman loses nearly $20,000 to phone scam

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – An elderly Ridgway woman lost nearly $20,000 in a scam. The 90-year-old woman told police that she received a threat via a phone call in late September and was ordered to send money to the unknown person. She sent three checks, totaling $19,999.... Read More.

Rimersburg man jailed on child porn, similar name to county judge

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA – A Rimersburg man has been jailed on charges of child pornography, and police want to clear up any possible confusion as the man's name is very similar to a county judge. 71-year-old James Earl Arner was taken into custody without incident... Read More.

Deadline to register for November election is today

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you're not already registered, today is the final day to register to vote in the November municipal election. Remember, you will need to re-register if you have recently changed your name or address. "All eligible Pennsylvanians who are not yet registered to... Read More.

ATV crash injures two adults, one 2-year-old in Redbank Twp

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – Police are releasing the details about how three people, including a 2-year-old boy, were sent to the hospital after an ATV crash in Clarion County earlier this month. The Can-Am Commander ATV lost control on a curve on Church Hill Road... Read More.

Strong wind, potential tornado caused damage over past weekend

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Strong winds caused damage throughout much of our area over the weekend. Damage was especially heavy in parts of Jefferson County on Saturday. Crews were also called out to an area near Belltown in Elk County for reports of a tornado... Read More.

Hunting equipment stolen from bed of pickup near Clarion

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Millcreek Township, PA – Two men say their hunting bags were stolen from the bed of a pickup truck while they were parked at some state game lands in Clarion County. The 62-year-old man and 30-year-old man, both from Strattanville, say their pickup truck had... Read More.

Our area is at peak fall foliage of the season

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson Counties, PA - The fall foliage is bright and beautiful in our part of Pennsylvania right now... in fact, it's at its peak for the fall season! If you want to do some "leaf peeping" as foliage enthusiasts call it, now... Read More.

PA Drug and Alcohol Secretary awarded National Service Award

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Secretary Jen Smith has been awarded the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director’s (NASADAD) State Service Award which recognizes leaders of state agencies responsible for substance use disorder services... Read More.