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State Police warn of lottery and Publisher’s Clearing House scams

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Elk County – State Police are warning that, although more people are aware of the signs of a scam nowadays, that lottery scams are still making the rounds in our area. Remember... if it sounds too good to be true, it probably it. If... Read More.

Elk camera livestream goes live as bugling season starts

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Elk County, PA - Each September, thousands of visitors make their way to Pennsylvania's elk country to experience for themselves the wonder of the bugling season. And while there's nothing quite like seeing a giant bull up close, or feeling your rib cage resonate as it... Read More.

Sign up to clean up litter with Pick Up Pennsylvania program

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pick Up Pennsylvania, a program of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, runs from September 1 through November 30. During this time, residents are encouraged to improve their communities by picking up litter. The program supports the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, the largest volunteer-based... Read More.

Gov. Wolf and Lt. Gov. Fetterman urge legalization of recreational marijuana

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Governor John Fetterman called on the legislature to take up the legalization of adult-use cannabis to help with the state’s economic recovery amid COVID-19. Legalization will also create more outlets for important restorative justice programs in... Read More.

Brockway Council says slow down while driving through town

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council has a message for people driving through town: slow down. The council responded to a resident's request to add a "Watch Children" sign to Maple Street. The police department is stepping up patrols to address speed. With school in... Read More.

Two motorcycles stolen in separate cases in Clearfield County

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Two motorcycles were stolen in Clearfield County recently. The first theft happened on Spruce Street in Bigler Township on Aug. 16. A Kawasaki motorcycle belonging to a 22-year-old Madera man was taken, though police classify it as a residential burglary using... Read More.

Record setting use of outdoors, DCNR gives tips for enjoying parks this Labor Day

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn noted that during this difficult time of the pandemic, people have turned to parks, forests, trails, and neighborhood green spaces in record numbers and reminded potential visitors of the things... Read More.

PennDOT drivers licence centers closed for 3-day Labor Day weekend

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, September 5, through Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver... Read More.

Labor Day weekend: Travel safely and never drive impaired

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reminding motorists to travel responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday. “Crashes involving DUI are entirely preventable,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “We are asking motorists to keep themselves, their... Read More.

Register by Friday for this weekend’s WPAL Wicked Warrior mud run

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Once again, the WPAL Wicked Warrior will take place after being postponed in July! The race will be held in Treasure Lake at the Ski Lodge this Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6. Family night and kids races start... Read More.