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“The Hate U Give” book available for students with parental consent

Wednesday, November 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A decision has been made about a book that was recently challenged as "inappropriate" by a family at a DuBois Area School Board meeting. DuBois Area School District decided that The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas will remain in the DuBois... Read More.

Safe containing at least $11K stolen from Coalport VFW

Wednesday, November 24 by wcednews

Coalport, PA - A safe containing at least $11,000 was taken in a burglary at the VFW in Coalport, Clearfield County, and now a cash reward is being offered for anyone who can help solve the crime. Pennsylvania State Police Troop C – Clearfield Barracks... Read More.

Sec of Ag: Make it a PA Thanksgiving, buy local

Wednesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged Pennsylvanians to fulfill their Thanksgiving grocery list by shopping locally this holiday season. Buying local, Pennsylvania products supports Pennsylvania's nearly 53,000 family farms and supports jobs and the economy right where you live. "As we share in... Read More.

Front Street project finished in Clearfield, ribbon cut

Wednesday, November 24 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A roadway is newly paved and construction is finished that had been ongoing in Clearfield since August. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) held a ribbon cutting event Monday to celebrate the completion of the Front Street project in Clearfield. The event... Read More.

Multi-vehicle accident causes I-80 road closure overnight

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson County, PA – One of the first light snowfalls of the season has already caused some accidents and road closures. A multi-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound around 2 a.m. overnight shut down all lanes between exit 120 in Clearfield and exit 90... Read More.

Home destroyed, two dogs killed in Winslow Twp fire

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – A house fire in Jefferson County recently took multiple fire companies to extinguish the flames. Fire crews were called to a home along Yohe Road in Winslow Township around 7:30 Saturday night. Firefighters say the flames were already shooting through the roof... Read More.

Two snow blowers, tools stolen from Lawrence Twp garage

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – Snow blowers and tools were stolen from a home in Clearfield County. Police say the theft happened along Martin Street Extension in Lawrence Township, near Clearfield. Although it was reported on Saturday morning, they believe that someone entered a garage overnight... Read More.

City of DuBois offices closed for Thanksgiving, deer season

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The City of DuBois offices and city garage will be closed for a long holiday. The offices will be closed on Thursday, Friday, and Monday for the observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and deer season. They'll reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Non-emergency calls... Read More.

Officials urge everyone to have naloxone to combat overdose deaths

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – If you know of someone with a substance use disorder or even if you don't think you know anyone who uses narcotics, Pennsylvania officials are urging you to carry naloxone, sometimes known by its brand name Narcan. First responders have already been strongly... Read More.

New Story Schools donates Thanksgiving in a Box

Monday, November 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – New Story School in DuBois donated 81 complete meals, including turkeys, to local families with their Thanksgiving in a Box collection drive recently. The staff members at New Story Schools want to say thank you to every person who donated turkeys, boxed... Read More.