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Couple charged for filming sexual abuse of 5-year-old girl

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - A former Brockway couple were jailed after allegedly videoing the man engaging in sexual acts with the woman's 5-year-old daughter. Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announces that, after an intensive investigation that commenced in February 2020, 31-year-old Justin Lucius Ratzel and... Read More.

No statewide mandate for masks in schools, PA encourages vaccination

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Schools districts will be able to make their own decisions about whether masks will be required this upcoming year in Pennsylvania. At a press conference on Friday while encouraging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated, Gov. Tom Wolf clarified that there will be... Read More.

Coal forge, tools, knives stolen from Clearfield County shed

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Graham Township, PA – A coal forge, knives, and tools were stolen from a shed in Clearfield County. The 38-year-old Morrisdale man told police that someone stole the items from his shed and surrounding property along Nelson Road between July 28 and 30. Various knives worth... Read More.

$500 worth of crops damages after ATV in cornfield

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Woodward Township, PA – About $500 worth of crops were damaged when unknown people drove ATVs through a cornfield in Clearfield County. The 71-year-old victim owns a farm on Philips Avenue near Houtzdale. He says that the damage could have happened anytime between July 31... Read More.

Clearfield man charged again for taking money, not building pool

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – Once again, a Clearfield man is accused of taking money and promising to build a pool for a customer, but he never followed through. 42-year-old Jarrod Rees had been contracted through his company, Woolery Pools / Jarrod's Stamped Concrete, to install... Read More.

DOC suspends in-person visitation for unvaccinated inmates

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary John Wetzel announced additional steps the department is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19. Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, incarcerated individuals will be assigned to housing units based on their vaccination status. Additionally,... Read More.

Open auditions for The Mouse Trap at Reitz Theater

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Mousetrap, an Agatha Christie murder-mystery, will tentatively be presented on October 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16, 2021. Auditions will be held at the Reitz Theater in DuBois on Sunday, Aug. 8 and 15 from 4-6 PM and Monday, Aug.... Read More.

Shoppers can use SNAP for Martin’s or Giant online orders

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Recipients of SNAP, also known as food stamps, will now be able to use those benefits when ordering groceries online for pickup or delivery at Martin's or Gant Eagle grocery stores. The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that The GIANT Company... Read More.

Fire damages PA Industrial Heat Transfer in Saint Marys

Friday, August 6 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – A business in Elk County is damaged after a late night fire. PA Industrial Heat Transfer in Saint Marys reportedly caught fire just after 11 p.m. Thursday. A caller told fire crews that they could see fire coming from the loading docks. When... Read More.

Winkler reception tonight for abstract artist Abraham Darlington

Friday, August 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Help welcome in experimental, abstract artist Abraham Darlington to the Winkler Gallery in Downtown DuBois! The opening reception and a chance to meet the artist will be tonight from 5:30 to 8:00, with light food and refreshments. Inspired by music, Abraham uses bright... Read More.