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Vacant home broken into on Bennetts Valley Hwy, Weedville

Tuesday, February 25 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – A vacant house was broken into in Elk County. State Police in Ridgway say that even though the report was filed on Sunday, the victim believes her property was broken into on Nov. 18. The 56-year-old Penfield woman says an unknown person... Read More.

Downtown DuBois Leap Year 2020 events

Tuesday, February 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Starting Wednesday and until this weekend, businesses throughout Downtown DuBois will have some special sales and the chance to win great prizes for Leap Day! There's also a selfie contest at Two Birch Winery and Hockman Candy with purchase of product for... Read More.

Clearfield Police: dog bites juvenile, smoke seen from house, stolen wallet

Tuesday, February 25 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield Borough Police dealt with a few calls recently for a dog bite, a stolen wallet, and smoke seen coming from a house. Police reports from Clearfield Borough Police, released on Feb. 24: Police responded to an incident of harassment outside of a... Read More.

2020 Census forms mailed by April 1; reply by mail, phone, online

Tuesday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Census happens every 10 years, and it's an important way of counting how many people live in an area so that more funding can be given to those places. Forms will be mailed out for the 2020 Census by April... Read More.

Minivan gets stuck over edge of parking lot in Sykesville

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA – A driver that got their vehicle stuck balancing halfway over a steep dropoff at the edge of a parking lot was rescued yesterday in Sykesville. Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department helped stabilize the minivan that had gotten stuck at the edge of the... Read More.

LIHEAP applications accepted until April 10 for home heating help

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you or someone you know if having trouble paying a heating bill this winter and meets certain financial guidelines, applications for the LIHEAP program are still being accepted until April 10. The minimum cash benefit that can be received is $200... Read More.

Penn State’s 2020 THON raises $11.7 million for kids battling cancer

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

State College, PA (AP) – Hundreds of Penn State students have raised almost $11.7 million dollars for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon! The $11,696,942.38 total was announced Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic... Read More.

DuBois Area Jaycees gets new roadway sign

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Area Jaycees, also known as the Junior Chamber revamped their sign recently. The sign along Bee-Line Highway had been installed about a dozen years ago, but it was starting to show some wear and tear. Thanks to donations from the community... Read More.

Fugitive of the Week: Kenneth Matthews of Glen Richey for drugs, stalking, threats

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Clearfield County has a new Fugitive of the Week. Sheriff Michael Churner has identified 41-year-old Kenneth Matthews from Glen Richey as a fugitive who they are looking for. Matthews lives along the Clearfield-Glen Richey Highway and is wanted for failure to... Read More.

Penn State DuBois faculty and staff members recognized for years of service

Saturday, February 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A group of Penn State DuBois faculty and staff members were celebrated on Feb. 20 at the Length of Service Luncheon. Penn State DuBois annually recognizes faculty and staff members for their years of employment when they reach personal, five-year milestones. Those... Read More.