Waterfowl hunters needed for bird toxin study

Harrisburg, PA - Attention waterfowl hunters: the Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking your cooperation in a study that will evaluate to what extent contaminants such as PCBs, dioxins and heavy metals are affecting ducks and geese. Like fish, waterfowl can store these contaminants at levels that... Read More.

PA honored fallen fire heroes for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego honored Pennsylvania’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, in observance of the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend. “Firefighters are the backbone of communities throughout the commonwealth,” said Trego. “Not only do these... Read More.

PennDOT license centers closed for Columbus Day holiday

Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, October 9, through Monday, October 11, in observance of Columbus Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver... Read More.

Clearfield man accused of threats, domestic assault

Lawrence Township, PA - A Clearfield man is accused of injuring and threatening a woman in a domestic assault case. Around 9:45 on Sunday night, Lawrence Township Police were called to a home on Barn Road for a domestic disturbance. The man, later found to be... Read More.

Cat shot by neighbor in Brookville

Brookville, PA - Someone in Brookville shot their neighbor's cat. Brookville Police were called on Sunday after it was found that a neighbor had shot and killed another neighbor's cat on Summit Street. This cat had escaped from the house and was inside the neighbor's porch. The... Read More.

License plate stolen from utility trailer

Barnett Township, PA - A license plate was stolen from a utility trailer in Jefferson County. The victim, a 67-year-old man from Derry, says that someone took the license plate from his utility trailer while it was parked near the intersection of Route 36 and... Read More.

PennDOT already preparing for winter season

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Acting Executive Deputy Secretary Melissa Batula, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield, and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) COO Craig Shuey held a media briefing to outline the commonwealth’s plans for services in the coming winter... Read More.

Laptop, safe, and $350 in change stolen near Brockway

Brockway, PA – Change, a safe, and a laptop computer were all stolen from a home in Jefferson County recently. State Police in DuBois say that the victim, a 63-year-old Brockway woman, reported a burglary at her home on Route 219 in Snyder Township sometime... Read More.

Field near Penfield damaged by ATV

Huston Township, PA – A Penfield man says his property was damaged by someone doing "donuts" in an ATV. The 74-year-old man told police that either Oct. 1 or 2, someone damaged the mowed grass in a field along Laurel Run Road. The area is about... Read More.

Irvona man killed in fatal head-on crash in Clearfield County

Beccaria Township, PA – Police are releasing details about a fatal crash in Clearfield County last week. 25-year-old Zachary Miller from Irvona had been driving his Ford Fusion on Dorsey Avenue in Beccaria Township, between Irvona and Coalport, last Wednesday morning around 11:30. For unknown reasons,... Read More.