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Former House of Reps member for Clarion area, McIlhattan, passes away at 75

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Knox, PA – Fred McIlhattan, who had represented the 63rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (for the Clarion, Armstrong, and Forest County area) from 1997 through 2008, passed away Wednesday morning. He was 75. He suffered a heart attack while riding his bike at... Read More.

PA Senate and House pass resolution to end COVID-19 emergency declaration

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Representatives and State Senate have both passed resolutions to end the COVID-19 emergency declaration for Pennsylvania. The Senate passed it 31-19, and the House passed it 121-81. According to Republican leadership, under the Pennsylvania Constitution (section... Read More.

Two children reportedly physically abused in Punxsutawney area

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – Two children were reportedly abused in the Punxsutawney area, and now a Punxsy couple are being investigated on the charges of assault with a weapon. Between May 12 and 20, 27-year-old Grayce Sutter and 34-year-old Joshua Rebuck are accused of physically... Read More.

Finishing nails thrown into Rimersburg woman’s driveway

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Toby Township, PA – Police are investigating after someone threw 1-inch finishing nails into a driveway in Clarion County. The 44-year-old Rimersburg woman said it happened at the end of last month, May 31. It happened at her home on Cherry Run Road in Toby Township,... Read More.

Preparing for summer weather emergencies while considering COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration is urging the public to consider how COVID-19 could change or alter emergency preparedness plans leading into summer, when we face the threat of severe weather that comes with warmer weather. "The Atlantic hurricane season started just last week... Read More.

PA State Police make statement on racial inequalities and injustice

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are speaking out about the protests against police brutality and racial inequalities. Read the full statement from PSP Colonel Robert Evanchick: Instances of police brutality and misconduct exist in the United States of America. It is the responsibility of the leaders... Read More.

Suspicious box at Clearfield County Courthouse false alarm, not bomb

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The streets around the Clearfield County Courthouse were blocked off Monday morning as police investigated a suspicious box that was left unattended there. The bomb squad found that it was not a bomb, just a false alarm. It appeared to be paperwork inside... Read More.

$225 million in grants for PA small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania is offering a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Please note: The application and requirements are still being finalized. We will add more information... Read More.

79-year-old woman missing from Burnside Township

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Burnside Township, PA – Please be on the lookout for an older woman who is missing from Clearfield County. State Police are attempting to find 79-year-old Shirley Gertsch from Burnside Township, between Mahaffey and Cherry Tree. She is a white woman about 5 feet 3 inches... Read More.

Emergency railroad repair work today in Clearfield

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that RJ Corman Railroad intends to begin emergency repair work at the Race Street railroad crossing in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, at 6 a.m. today, June 9. A recent inspection uncovered an issue... Read More.