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Alert: Robocalls spreading disinformation about November election

Wednesday, September 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar and Attorney General Josh Shapiro assured Pennsylvanians that voting by mail-in ballot is safe and secure and that information about voters will not be shared, despite false claims made in recent robocalls. Pennsylvania agencies and law enforcement... Read More.

Former DuBois mayor, Schmidt, charged with retail theft

Tuesday, September 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Randy Schmidt, the former mayor of the City of DuBois, was charged with receiving stolen property and retail theft by taking merchandise. He was charged on March 2 for the theft. The crime reportedly happened at the Brady Street Sheetz store in DuBois on... Read More.

Thousands in fuel and oil stolen from mining site near Luthersburg

Tuesday, September 8 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – Someone stole off-road fuel and oil, plus batteries and other parts of construction equipment, from a mining site in Clearfield County. The unknown thief went to the Black Cat Coal mining site along Evergeen Road and Golden Yoke Road in Brady... Read More.

Police investigate what caused Johnsonburg weekend house fire

Tuesday, September 8 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA – Police are still investigating what caused a fire that destroyed a home in Johnsonburg over the weekend. The fire appears to have started on the back porch of a home on High Street in Johnsonburg early Saturday morning, just before 4 a.m. The... Read More.

Ghost Town Trail named as PA 2020 Trail of the Year

Tuesday, September 8 by wcednews

Vintondale, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined supporters of the Ghost Town Trail and other local officials in celebrating Ghost Town Trail's designation as Pennsylvania's 2020 Trail of the Year. Recently marking its 25th anniversary, Ghost Town Trail is... Read More.

Churches to ring bells on Sept. 9 for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Tuesday, September 8 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - September 9th is the day set aside for the international recognition of FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Alcohol is the leading preventable cause of birth defects and developmental disorders in the United States. A number of churches in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties... Read More.

Labor Day: Honoring workers as employees adjust to COVID-19 regulations

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Although it might seem like just a fun long weekend and the last chance for some summer fun, Labor Day is actually a federal holiday the honors the dedication of all of our workers throughout the United States, as well as the... Read More.

House advances Gabler’s bill to rename Ridgway bridge in honor of veterans

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The state House on Tuesday, Sept. 1 unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) at the urging of Elk County veterans groups, the Borough of Ridgway and the Elk County Commissioners. House Bill 1954 would designate a portion of... Read More.

Fishing license reduced to $1 ($2.90 with fees) on Labor Day only

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has reduced the price of a 1-day adult resident and 1-day adult non-resident fishing license to just $1 for Labor Day! With issuing agent and transaction fees, the total price for the 1-day adult license is only... Read More.

For holiday weekend: avoid crowds, drive and boat only while sober

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As we wrap up this long holiday weekend, Pennsylvania officials remind us to avoid large crowds, wear a mask if you are in a close area with others (6 feet or less), never drive impaired, and wear a life jacket and... Read More.