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Window broken at home for sale near Knox

Thursday, March 3 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA – A window was broken at a home for sale in Clarion County. In an act of criminal mischief between Feb. 10 and 19, a pane of glass in a front door was broken along Ritts Farm Road in Beaver Township, near... Read More.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Resources for help with addiction

Thursday, March 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith was joined by the Pennsylvania Lottery, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, problem gambling treatment provider Empowerment Resources Associates, and an individual in long-term... Read More.

Former Erie Diocese Bishop Trautman passes away at age 85

Wednesday, March 2 by wcednews

Erie, PA – Bishop Donald W. Trautman, retired bishop of the Diocese of Erie, died Saturday, February 26, at St. Mary Home Asbury Ridge, Erie. He was 85 years old. He had been bishop of the Diocese from 1990 to 2012, when it was taken... Read More.

Candlelight vigil for Ukraine at Treasure Lake church tonight

Wednesday, March 2 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA – Treasure Lake Church will be praying for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine and Russia tonight with a special candlelight vigil. The community is welcome to attend the vigil, which starts at 7:30 tonight at Treasure Lake Church. You do not... Read More.

DOH highlights PA’s transition toward endemic stage of COVID-19

Wednesday, March 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter provided an update on the commonwealth’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and highlighted preparations being made to continue protecting public health, as the commonwealth transitions toward the endemic stage of COVID-19. “Pennsylvania continues to address... Read More.

Tires worth $400 stolen in Clarion County

Wednesday, March 2 by wcednews

Paint Township, PA – Tires were stolen from a front yard in Clarion County. The victim, a 67-year-old Shippenville man, says someone stole two Hyundai wheels and tires from his front yard along Oakwood Lane in Paint Township. It happened sometime either Feb. 20 or 21.... Read More.

Horse Racing Commission launches Integrity Hotline for suspected illegal behavior

Wednesday, March 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission launched an Integrity Hotline for reporting suspected illegal or unethical behavior at Pennsylvania's six racetracks. Tips can be reported anonymously at any time by leaving a detailed message at (717) 787-1942. Commission staff will follow up to... Read More.

Olanta man crashes, get stuck in vehicle during police chase

Tuesday, March 1 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA – A Clearfield County man crashed his vehicle during a police pursuit. State Police had attempted to pull over 43-year-old Edward Anderson from Olanta on Sunday, but he failed to stop and led police on a chase. During the pursuit, Anderson lost control... Read More.

DuBois Middle School principal Darren Hack resigns

Tuesday, March 1 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois Area Middle School Principal Darren Hack will be resigning from his current position, effective April 15. Hack has worked as an administrator for DuBois Area School District for the past nine years, something that was highlighted at the last school board... Read More.

Woman loses $2,339 to online puppy sale scam

Tuesday, March 1 by wcednews

Bigler Township, PA – A Clearfield County woman lost more than $2,000 to an online scam in which she thought she was buying a dog. The 42-year-old woman from Madera said she had contacted a company online about purchasing a puppy. Between Feb. 17 and 19,... Read More.