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Scott Farrell announces candidacy for DuBois District Judge seat

Monday, March 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Scott T. Farrell has announced his candidacy for the vacant Magisterial District Judge seat in DuBois. The justice seat, District 46-3-01 of Clearfield County, includes the areas of DuBois, Penfield, Luthersburg, Troutville, Falls Creek, Rockton and Grampian. Farrell has cross-filed as both... Read More.

Mike Marshall will run for DuBois District Judge

Monday, March 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Michael “Mike” Marshall formally announces his candidacy for the position of Magisterial District Judge. Mike is a lifelong resident of the DuBois area. He stated, “I am running for District Judge because the citizens of our judicial district deserve a judge that... Read More.

Rockton woman loses $1,000 in “Texas Drug Enforcement” scam

Monday, March 15 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – Yet another scam involving gift cards. This time, a 42-year-old Rockton woman was called by someone claiming to be from Texas Drug Enforcement saying that her bank account and social security number would be frozen due to drug warrants. She was... Read More.

Inspection stickers stolen from Select Energy Services, Reynoldsville

Monday, March 15 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – Inspection stickers were stolen off of three work vehicles at Select Energy Services in Reynoldsville. Police say the stickers were taken sometime between Feb. 26 and March 2. If you know anything about this theft, please call State Police in DuBois at... Read More.

CHIRP, hospitality grant program, available starting March 15

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - Starting March 15 until April 15, the hospitality industry will be able to apply for immediate relief through the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP), a new grant program established by the Wolf Administration to support local businesses in the... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate at 7.3 percent in January, slight increase from December

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for January 2021, with a slight increase over the unemployment rate for December. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points over the month to 7.3 percent in January. The... Read More.

All State Police youth camps, including Camp Cadet, cancelled for 2021

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Our local Camp Cadet Troop C program through the State Police had already made an announcement in January that their summer camp would be cancelled for 2021, but now the entire Pennsylvania State Police have decided the same. There will be no... Read More.

Thompson, Delgado introduce Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Washington, D.C. — Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Congressman Antonio Delgado(NY-19) have introduced a bill to allow for unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021highlights the many benefits milk... Read More.

PA approves $2 million for 29 student research projects to support manufacturing innovation

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania has approved nearly $2 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative to 29 student research projects that will help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing, from advanced medical, to waste sustainability, to artificial intelligence. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry continues to... Read More.

Maryland man leads police on 42-mile chase on Interstate 80, Clearfield County

Friday, March 12 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - A Maryland man led police on a 42-mile chase on Interstate 80 throughout Clearfield County in a stolen vehicle. State Police had attempted to pull over 22-year-old Frederick Walls Jr. from Columbia, Maryland, around 7:15 Tuesday morning around mile marker 117... Read More.