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Farming combine catches fire in Clearfield County

Friday, November 5 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A farming combine caught fire in Clearfield County last night. Fire crews were called out to Lawrence Township near Clearfield on Thursday just after 7 p.m. The tricky part about this fire call was that the combine was several hundred yards into... Read More.

Brockway Borough proposes budget with no tax increase

Friday, November 5 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway Borough's proposed 2022 budget does not have a tax increase. The borough council's budget committee was able to work out a budget that does not raise taxes. According to committee member Armando Fortunato, this is the third year in a row. This... Read More.

Theft at two Elk County businesses of three-wheeler, lawn mower, more

Friday, November 5 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – Someone broke into a auto body shop and garage and took a lawn mower, tires, and a Yamaha three-wheeler. Ingram's Garage on Bennett's Valley Highway in Jay Township, Elk County, reported that their garage was broken into on Oct. 17. They say... Read More.

Hiring event Friday 10-3 at DuBois Mall with more than 50 employers

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Explore local job opportunities this Friday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DuBois Mall! Hosted by PA CareerLink and the Greater DuBois Chamber, there will be more than 50 employers from within the Tri-County area ready to share... Read More.

Abbott, new Sandy Twp supervisor and consolidation supporter, shares thoughts

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Newly elected Sandy Township supervisor Barry Abbott, who is also part of the group that initiated the citizens' petition that led to the consolidation of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois, says he's thrilled to see the new third-class city... Read More.

Gov. Wolf applauds CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania officials are applauding the CDC's approval of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. They say that vaccine providers in PA are ready to administer shots as soon as possible. With parental consent, children ages 5 through 11... Read More.

Firearm found on state game lands near Brandy Camp

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Fox Township, PA – A firearm was found and turned into State Police, and now they're trying to find the proper owner. The gun was believed to have been lost in the Brandy Camp area of Fox Township, Elk County, on state game lands. Obviously police... Read More.

Truck damages sign at Horton Twp Sportsmans Club

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Horton Township, PA – A truck struck a sign the parking lot of a sportsmans club in Elk County that clearly had a "no trucks" sign posted. The unnamed truck driver reportedly pulled into the Horton Township Sportsmans Club to turn around last Thursday. The driver... Read More.

Election results: 2021 municipal election for Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Although results are still unofficial and not yet certified, it appears that the residents of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township have voted in favor of consolidating the township and city into one new third-class city, with about 57... Read More.

Ohio man dies from injuries in Clarion County I-80 crash

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – An Ohio man died as the result of his injuries after a crash in Clarion County. 56-year-old Thomas Brewer from Louisville, OH, had been driving his International Harvester tractor-trailer westbound on Interstate 80 in Monroe Township on Monday around 7:45 p.m. State... Read More.