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15-year-old girl missing from Falls Creek after running away

Saturday, January 16

Falls Creek, PA - A 15-year-old girl is missing from Falls Creek after running away from home. The teen ran away from her home on Short Street in Falls Creek on Jan. 13, but the... Read More.

Clearfield County man steals $1,112 worth of items from Walmart, Ollie’s, Rural King

Saturday, January 16

Lawrence Township, PA - A Clearfield County man allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of items from Walmart, Rural King, and Ollies, which was later found in his backpack. Staff at the Clearfield Walmart had... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: boat scam, crash with tractor-trailer, wallet stolen at Walmart

Saturday, January 16

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police got a report from a 69-year-old Treasure Lake man who had lost money after falling victim to a phone scam involving the purchase of a boat. Also... Read More.

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Pennsylvania allows pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccine

Saturday, January 16

Harrisburg, PA - Pharmacists who are licensed by the Department of State will now be able to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines without a physician's order when vaccines are available to the public. Vaccines... Read More.

PA assembles task force against financial exploitation of older adults

Saturday, January 16

Harrisburg, PA - A new task force against the financial exploitation of older adults has been assembled in Pennsylvania. In a preliminary study done about financial scams and exploitation of the elderly, it was reported... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 4,980 hospitalized currently in PA, 1,013 in ICU

Saturday, January 16

Harrisburg, PA - As of data from this Friday, January 15, the PA Department of Health says there are currently 4,980 individuals hospitalized in Pennsylvania with COVID-19, near double the peak in the... Read More.

Brookville fire now ruled as undetermined cause, after originally ruled as arson

Friday, January 15

Brookville, PA - The New Year's Day fire in Brookville that was originally ruled as arson has now been re-ruled as not as arson, but still listed as starting from an undetermined cause. The fire... Read More.

Last day for nominations for Community Cup, Small Business of Year

Friday, January 15

DuBois, PA - Do you know of an outstanding business, organization, or person in our community? The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Small Business of the Year and Community Cup... Read More.

PA gun background checks set record number for busy 2020 fourth quarter

Friday, January 15

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the fourth quarter of 2020 was the busiest in the history of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS), breaking the previous record that was set... Read More.

Last day to enroll in Pennie, state-based health coverage during open enrollment

Friday, January 15

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that Friday, Jan. 15 is the deadline to enroll at pennie.com for health coverage that includes free testing and treatment for COVID-19. “All plans provide free coverage... Read More.