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Shots fired in two separate cases in Clearfield Borough

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield Borough Police are investigating two separate cases of shots being fired. In one case, a North 5th Street resident says someone may have shot his house. Police arrived and found damage consistent with damage from a bullet. They are continuing... Read More.

Man arrested in Centre County for threatening to shoot pastor

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Centre County, PA – In nearby Centre County, a man is in jail after allegedly stalking a pastor and threatening him with two firearms, in hopes that the pastor's daughter would marry him if the church was shut down. 72-year-old John Hamilton from Mill Hall... Read More.

“It’s On Us PA” grants award to 34 school to combat sexual assault on campus

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Building on his commitment to campus safety, Governor Tom Wolf announced 34 institutions of higher education will receive up to $30,000 in It’s On Us PA grants. Launched by Governor Wolf in 2016, It’s On Us PA is a statewide campaign... Read More.

16 and 17 year olds eligible to receive booster shots

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Following the approval process by the federal government, the Department of Health confirmed that Pennsylvanians 16 and 17 years old are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose after six months of completing the primary series. “The Department... Read More.

Today is first day back to school without masks

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania's mask mandate has been lifted for schools, which now allows school districts to make their own decisions on whether or not to require students and staff to wear masks. At the beginning of November, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the mandate would... Read More.

NEW RECORD! 2021 DuBois Make-A-Wish campaign raises $115,735!

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – What a phenomenal year for our Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV Light Up A Child's Life Campaign in DuBois! Together, our community raised $115,735.62 to grant magical wishes for kids dealing with critical illnesses, allowing them to forget about doctors and sickness... Read More.

Woman loses $4,000 to Dalmatian puppy online scam

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – Another person has lost money to an online pet sale scam. This time, a 31-year-old Clarion woman says she attempted to purchase a Dalmatian puppy online for $4,000 using Visa gift cards, but she never received the dog. The investigation is ongoing. Be... Read More.

Car damages Grandview Cemetery in Sligo

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

Sligo, PA – Part of Grandview Cemetery in Clarion County was damaged by a car, including damage to a gravestone that was struck. An unknown person went into the grass of Grandview Cemetery in Sligo last Thursday. The vehicle struck a gravestone, pushing it backwards. The... Read More.

$500 stolen from car parked in Clarion

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – An envelope with $500 cash in it was stolen from a parked car in Clarion County. State Police say that car had been parked at a home along Staab Road in Clarion when un unknown person dressed in all black entered the... Read More.

BB gun causes $400 damage to Osceola Mills garage

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

Decatur Township, PA – Someone shot a BB gun at a property in Clearfield County, causing $400 worth of damage. It happened between Dec. 3 and 6 at a garage along Horseshoe Curve Road in Decatur Township, near Osceola Mills. The 64-year-old victim says someone shot... Read More.