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Run or Walk for Someone Special raises $66,000

Thursday, September 23 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA - Run or Walk for Someone Special in Sykesville this past weekend raised around $66,000! Part of those donations came from 2020, when the race had been cancelled. Organizers say they're thankful for the people who showed up and donated. Although there were fewer... Read More.

Camper spray painted with profanity in Clarion County

Thursday, September 23 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA - Someone spray painted the side of a camper parked in Clarion County. State Police say the owner of the camper, a 40-year-old Clarion man, reported that it likely happened sometime between 9 a.m. on Sept. 19 and 1 p.m. on Sept.... Read More.

DuBois VFD and Penn Highlands hold Code Red Drill

Thursday, September 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Volunteer Fire Department and Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital participated in a Code Red Drill Wednesday night, practicing how they would respond to a fire and evacuation at the hospital. Thanks to our dedicated firefighters for continuing to practice their skills... Read More.

Somerset County District Attorney charged with sexual assault, rape

Thursday, September 23 by wcednews

Somerset County, PA – In south central-west PA, the Somerset County District Attorney has been taken into custody on charges related to sexual assault and rape. 36-year-old Jeffery Thomas from Windber allegedly assaulted a woman in her home on Saturday. His lawyer reminds the public... Read More.

John Farr starts 900-mile bike ride for Habitat for Humanity on Friday

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A journey of more than 900 miles will begin Friday as 80-year-old John Farr will push off on his bicycle from Myrtle Beach, heading back home for Clearfield County. This is John's 20th Bike2Build, which is his annual fundraiser for Habitat for... Read More.

Corn field damaged in Clover Twp, Jefferson County

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Clover Township, PA - A corn field was damaged when someone likely used a side-by-side or ATV to ride through a farm in Jefferson County. The victim, a 29-year-old man from Summerville, reported to police that his crops had been damaged along Shields Road in... Read More.

13-year-old girl asked by unknown person for nude photos

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA - A 13-year-old Punxsutawney girl was solicited for nude photos on social media recently, and police are investigating who might be involved. State Police in Punxsy say that they received a report on Saturday from the parents of the unnamed victim, in... Read More.

PA ready to provide COVID-19 booster shots if CDC authorizes

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Hershey, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam signed an order to ensure that vaccine providers are prepared to start COVID-19 booster shots as soon as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues the necessary federal guidance. “Pennsylvania is well prepared to... Read More.

$1 million “It’s On Us” grant available to combat campus sexual assault

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Continuing his commitment to combatting campus sexual assault, Governor Tom Wolf announced that $1 million in It’s On Us PA grants are available to colleges, universities, and other postsecondary schools in Pennsylvania. Launched by Governor Wolf in 2016 with the support of education... Read More.

Two victims identified in fatal motorcycle crash on Route 28

Tuesday, September 21 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – The two people who were killed in a crash in Clarion County last week have been publicly identified. 36-year-old Douglas Craig from New Bethlehem and 34-year-old Sarah Stewart from Strattanville had been riding a motorcycle on Route 28 in Redbank Township... Read More.