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Scam alert: Callers pretending to be government officials

Saturday, August 1 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - July 30, 2020 - One of the most common scams today involves callers pretending to be government officials. Some claim to be tax officials and representatives from the Social Security Administration; others claim to be law enforcement officers and threaten legal consequences.... Read More.

Road restoration on Route 322 in Boggs Twp begins Monday

Saturday, August 1 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that preliminary work on a Route 322 restoration project in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, is slated to begin Monday, August 3. This project will improve ride quality and replace an aging drainage... Read More.

33-year-old Smethport man struck and killed while lying on roadway

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

McKean County, PA – A man who was lying in the roadway was struck and killed in McKean County, north of here, early Thursday morning. 33-year-old Clint Fenton from Smethport reportedly was lying on Route 46, the road between Smethport and Emporium, around 1:41 a.m. When... Read More.

PA officials talk COVID-19 election concerns, mail-in ballot safety

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – During a Facebook Live Chat, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale hosted David Thornburgh, president and CEO of the non-partisan Committee of Seventy, to discuss how COVID-19 could impact the November general election. They discussed the importance of ensuring there are enough poll workers... Read More.

Please fill out your 2020 Census if you haven’t already

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you haven't already, please fill out your 2020 Census as soon as possible so Pennsylvania can accurately count how many residents we have, which will in turn decide our federal funding and representatives. It takes about 5 minutes to respond to... Read More.

More camping equipment in Twin Lakes Campground reported as stolen

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA – More camping equipment was reported as stolen from a campsite at Twin Lakes campground in Elk County, about two weeks after other camp items were reported as stolen. A 63-year-old Wilcox man says his canopy gas lantern, gas heated shower, and... Read More.

26 COVID-19 warnings issued to PA restaurants earlier this week

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Liquor Control Enforcement Officers issued one notice of violation and 26 warnings for failing to follow COVID-19 requirements, such as enough spacing in between seating, having employees wear masks while working, and limiting the occupancy of the building. Those numbers for this two-day... Read More.

Clarion University will have mostly online instruction for fall semester

Thursday, July 30 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – Clarion University has made the decision to move to mostly online instruction for the fall semester. According to the university, the majority of classes with have remote instruction, with only courses that involving things like student teaching, internships, externship, clinicals, and co-ops... Read More.

Suspicious people actually new business owner, grandparents waiting on new baby

Thursday, July 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Recently, DuBois City Police were called to investigate suspicious people who turned out to be not so suspicious after all. In reports filed for July 24-26, DuBois City Police say officers were told about a suspicious man near an abandoned building in... Read More.

New online mental wellness resources for firefighters and EMS personnel

Thursday, July 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego announced the launch of several new online resources designed to provide mental wellness resources for fire, rescue and emergency medical services personnel across the commonwealth this week. Click Here to get started on the free training... Read More.

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Scam alert: Callers pretending to be government officials

Road restoration on Route 322 in Boggs Twp begins Monday

33-year-old Smethport man struck and killed while lying on roadway

PA officials talk COVID-19 election concerns, mail-in ballot safety

Please fill out your 2020 Census if you haven’t already

More camping equipment in Twin Lakes Campground reported as stolen

Clarion University will have mostly online instruction for fall semester

Suspicious people actually new business owner, grandparents waiting on new baby

New online mental wellness resources for firefighters and EMS personnel

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