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Police looking for person who released bedbugs in Pennsylvania Walmart

Wednesday, January 8 by wcednews

Edinboro, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what appears to be a deliberate attempt to release bedbugs in a Walmart store. A police spokeswoman said Monday that troopers have made no arrests and do not have any suspects. A manager from the Walmart store... Read More.

Four people charged with selling drugs in Jefferson County

Tuesday, January 7 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Four people have been arrested in a drug bust in Jefferson County. The Brookville Police along with the Jefferson County Drug Task Force and the Pennsylvania Attorney General have filed multiple drug delivery and possession with the intent to deliver charges... Read More.

Clearfield police officer attacked by patient at Penn Highlands Clearfield

Tuesday, January 7 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A Clearfield Borough Police officer had to get medical treatment, including a tetanus shot, after he was attacked by a man at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital. The unnamed 35-year-old man had been what is known as a 302 patient, which is patient... Read More.

Bus tried to pass truck shortly before deadly Turnpike crash

Tuesday, January 7 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) – Authorities looking into the dead-of-night crash on a Pennsylvania interstate that killed five people say a loaded passenger bus passed a truck shortly before the wreck. A National Transportation Safety Board member said Monday an initial report about the incident should be... Read More.

392 gifts donated to Clearfield County senior citizens

Tuesday, January 7 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - The Clearfield Borough Police Department and the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (CCAAA) partnered again this year to create “Giving Trees” for area elderly. Elderly citizens in the Clearfield and DuBois area, many of them living alone with no... Read More.

16-year-old sexually assaulted in Brockway on July 4th

Tuesday, January 7 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – A 16-year-old was sexually assaulted in Brockway, and State Police are continuing to investigate the situation. The assault happened back on the 4th of July in Taylor Memorial Park, sometime between 4 and 8 p.m. If you know anything about the assault, please... Read More.

Fire that destroyed sawmill in Clarion County still under investigation

Monday, January 6 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA – The fire marshal is still investigating what caused the fire that destroyed a sawmill in Clarion County. The fire started early Saturday morning, around 2 a.m., at Allegheny Wood Products on Route 208 in Marble, Washington Township. The flames originated inside the... Read More.

Pennsylvania launches “Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters”

Monday, January 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced a focused multi-agency effort and anti-stigma campaign, ‘Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters,’ aimed at expanding resources and the state’s comprehensive support of mental health and related health care priorities in Pennsylvania. The governor announced several initiatives... Read More.

State Police say one person killed and 87 injured during New Year’s holiday period

Monday, January 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) investigated 460 crashes over the New Year's holiday enforcement period from Dec. 31, 2019 through Jan. 2, 2020. Of the collisions investigated, 30 involved alcohol, 87 people were injured, and one person was killed... Read More.

Vacant house fire in Perry Township determined to be arson

Monday, January 6 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA - The fire that destroyed a vacant house in Jefferson County on Friday has been determined to be an arson. The State Police Fire Marshal and Perry Township Fire Department investigated the fire that broke out at a vacant home on Monroe... Read More.