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DuBois Police Chief warns to check kids’ phones

Thursday, March 31 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Do you know what your child is doing on their cell phone? DuBois City Police Chief Blaine Clark stopped by recently to remind families to check their kids' phones and have the tough conversations about the dangers of sharing photos or talking... Read More.

Mailbox stolen in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County

Thursday, March 31 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A mailbox was stolen in Jefferson County. 24-year-old Punxsutawney man says his mailbox was taken from Pike Road in Henderson Township either March 28 or 29. There are no details on whether there was any mail inside. State Police in Punxsutawney continue to... Read More.

Both parents involved in Grampian child death now sentenced

Wednesday, March 30 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Both people involved in the death of a baby girl in 2020 have now been sentenced. 24-year-old Dakota Canfield from Grampian, the father of the infant, was the latest to be sentenced. He was sentenced to 7 months to 2 years less one... Read More.

Thousands of dollars worth of guns, other items stolen in Clarion County

Wednesday, March 30 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA – Thousands of dollars worth of guns and other items were stolen from a residence in Clarion County. The victim, a 57-year-old Parker man, says the items were taken from his property along Doc Walker Road in Perry Township sometime between Dec.... Read More.

Community invited to tour Penn Highlands Clearfield ER renovation

Wednesday, March 30 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – If you have ever wondered what is behind the private doors in a hospital emergency department, now is your chance to see for yourself. Penn Highlands Clearfield, A Campus of Penn Highlands DuBois, recently completed a $6 million renovation to its Emergency... Read More.

PA encourages applying for FEMA COVID-19 funeral assistance

Wednesday, March 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield today encouraged Pennsylvanians who incurred funeral expenses for a COVID-19-related death to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Read More.

Altoona man breaks window in Elk County, causing $200 in damage

Wednesday, March 30 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – An Altoona man is accused of breaking a window in Elk County, causing $200 of damage. State Police in Ridgway say 23-year-old Ezekiel Winner from Altoona is accused of throwing a water bottle through a glass window at a home on... Read More.

Brookville Denny’s manager wanted for embezzlement of $217,000

Tuesday, March 29 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – The manager of the Denny's restaurant in Brookville is facing charges for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 from the business. 34-year-old Erika Kennedy from Strattanville faces felony theft charges and receiving stolen property, along with lesser charges of altering records. Brookville Borough Police... Read More.

Search for suspect in Reynoldsville Dollar General theft

Tuesday, March 29 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA - Police are asking for your help searching for the woman who reportedly stole from the Reynoldsville Dollar General store. Although State Police in DuBois do not say what the woman took, they say it happened at the store in Winslow Township... Read More.

Proposed legislation would remove permitting for stream maintenance activities

Tuesday, March 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is part of a legislative effort to confront the difficulty faced by local municipalities when attempting to maintain waterways in their jurisdiction and address the threat of flooding. “Pennsylvania is well known for the hoops it requires... Read More.