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DuBois and Sandy meeting with state officials about consolidation study

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio and Sandy Township Manager Shawn Arbaugh are meeting with state officials today to talk about a study that would look into the pros and cons of possibly consolidating the two municipalities together. Representatives from the Department of... Read More.

Lawrence Township firefighters train in search and rescue, victim removal

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - Firefighters in Clearfield County got some special training on Wednesday night. The Station 5 Lawrence Township Fire Company held an in-house training. They focused on tactic in search and rescue, as well as safe victim removal. Their next training is scheduled for Feb.... Read More.

Lone Oak Dairy in Marion Center gets $50,000 grant for new products

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced that Lone Oak Dairy LLC in Marion Center will receive a grant totaling $50,000 from the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program (PDIP) for processing a new line of products for their farm store. “I am pleased that Lone... Read More.

Philly Flyers mascot Gritty allegedly punches child

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — Police say Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot. Chris Greenwell and his son Brandon met Gritty at an event for season ticket holders on Nov. 19. Brandon patted Gritty on the... Read More.

Caught in the Act, play within a play, at DuBois High School Thursday-Saturday

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the DuBois High School, it's a play within a play! It's called Caught in the Act, the story of a the actors and actresses, director, set designers, technicians, and costume designers behind the scenes... and the murderer... Read More.

Free seminar at radio station offered marketing tips for non-profits

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Thanks to everyone who came to our free non-profit seminars yesterday at the radio station! We talked about how to write and submit an effective public service announcement, who qualifies for these free messages, what to do if your non-profit has allocated... Read More.

CCAAA honors tax prep volunteers with breakfast, offers three tax locations

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc. honored 34 Tax-Aide volunteers with a breakfast on Jan. 21 at the West Side United Methodist Church in Clearfield. The breakfast is sponsored each year by the CCAAA to thank and honor the volunteers... Read More.

New twist on tech support scam involves updating Windows 7

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – The classic tech support scam, in which scammers pose as tech support employees of well-known computer companies and convince victims into paying for “support,” is back with a twist in 2020. Due to Microsoft no longer providing technical assistance, software updates... Read More.

Auditor General tours PA tech schools that offer hands-on skills

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale toured the Dauphin County Technical School and met with students to discuss how skilled trades and technical schools can offer students a direct path to a solid career. “Not every student looking for a solid career wants to... Read More.

Grampian man faces homicide by DUI charges for fatal April crash

Tuesday, January 21 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA - Nearly a year after a fatal crash in Clearfield County, a Grampian man is facing felony charges for allegedly driving under the influence during the crash that caused a woman's death. 47-year-old Eric McCall faces charges of homicide by vehicle while... Read More.