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Riding lawnmower stolen in Eldred Township, Jefferson County

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Eldred Township, PA – Someone stole a riding lawn mower worth more than $2,000 in Jefferson County. The Gravely brand model ZT34 zero-turn riding lawn mower belongs a 30-year-old Brookville man who had it parked inside a box trailer on Julia Way in Eldred Township. It... Read More.

$5.7 million of cocaine, heroin seized in second quarter of 2020 by PA State Police

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $5,723,823 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of 2020. From April 1 through June 30, state police seized nearly 47 of pounds heroin and fentanyl, with a... Read More.

Mailboxes damaged in the Brookville area

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Eldred Township, PA – Someone damaged multiple mailboxes in the Brookville area recently, and police want your help finding the person who did it. Sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, the unknown vandal damaged mailboxes owned by a 60-year-old man, 63-year-old woman, and 77-year-old... Read More.

Robotic pets provide companionship to older residents in Clearfield County

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with award-winning robotic pet manufacturer Ageless Innovation, is distributing 100 robotic Joy for All Companion Pets to those most at-risk for social isolation. CCAAA Director Kathleen Gillespie states, “The use of the therapeutic... Read More.

Penn Highlands Brookville new medical building completed

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – As part of the Penn Highlands Healthcare Master Facilities Plan (MFP) launched in 2018, Penn Highlands has announced that construction is complete and providers are now seeing patients at the Penn Highlands Brookville Medical Office Building at 88 Hospital Road, on... Read More.

$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is giving $53 million in additional financial support for child care providers, such as day care centers and preschools, that have suffered during COVID-19. These centers have taken a financial hit as not every family is ready or comfortable sending... Read More.

Trucking company in Clarion receives bad check for $4,600

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – A trucking company in Clarion accepted a check for more than $4,600 that turned out to be bad. State Police in Ridgway say that M and B Services received the check for $4,618.08 from a known 41-year-old man from Penfield in March. It... Read More.

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials say an additional 450 people statewide have tested positive for the coronavirus, with nearly half the new cases coming from the Pittsburgh area. There were 218 new infections in Allegheny County, a virus hotspot that is home to... Read More.

State reps call for weekly public update on unemployment in PA

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is no longer conducting weekly televised news conferences to update the spread of COVID-19. State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) are now calling on the state’s Department of Labor and Industry to begin... Read More.

Tips for enjoying state parks with your pup

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The weather is warm and dry, and more people are making a trip to a state park with their family and pets to enjoy the outdoors! We have some tips for keeping yourself and your dog safe and happy. The Departments of... Read More.

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Riding lawnmower stolen in Eldred Township, Jefferson County

$5.7 million of cocaine, heroin seized in second quarter of 2020 by PA State Police

Mailboxes damaged in the Brookville area

Robotic pets provide companionship to older residents in Clearfield County

Penn Highlands Brookville new medical building completed

$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

Trucking company in Clarion receives bad check for $4,600

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

State reps call for weekly public update on unemployment in PA

Tips for enjoying state parks with your pup

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