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Everyone escapes house fire near Big Run

Friday, August 6 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A home near Big Run was damaged in a fire yesterday, but thankfully everyone was able to escape. A home along Big Run Prescottville Road in Jefferson County caught fire around 2:45 Thursday afternoon. Although it was originally reported in the garage,... Read More.

Clearfield Police: intoxicated couple with child, police escort Larry the Cable Guy

Friday, August 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield Borough Police continued to have a busy week as the Clearfield County Fair is in town. On Wednesday, some of the officer assisted Larry the Cable Guy with an escort out of the fairgrounds after his performance. In other police reports out... Read More.

Prescription meds, camping equipment stolen from campground

Friday, August 6 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A woman's camping equipment and medication was stolen in Elk County. The 29-year-old Saint Marys woman told police that she had been at Bear Creek Campgrounds in Highland Township on July 30. Several items were stolen while she was away from the... Read More.

Penn State, including PSU DuBois, will require masks indoors

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

University Park, PA – Looks like masks will be a part of the school year at Penn State DuBois. Penn State officials say that COVID-19 cases are continuing to spread in our state and counties where Penn State campuses are located. Penn State will... Read More.

Man arrested at Clearfield County Fair for trying to sell drugs

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who was allegedly trying to sell drugs at a booth at the Clearfield County Fair. Police do not give details on the identity of the man, the location of the booth, or what kind of drugs... Read More.

Kersey woman loses $3,000 to gift card scam

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

Fox Township, PA – An Elk County woman lost $3,000 to a scam recently. The 32-year-old Kersey woman reportedly sent $3,000 worth of gift cards to an unknown person who was posing as a sheriff's deputy. It happened July 27. Once again, police are reminding you... Read More.

Route 970 closed for bridge work tonight, early Friday

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Be aware if you travel in the Woodland area of Clearfield County, you might need to take a detour tonight. From 6 p.m. tonight (Aug. 5) until 3 a.m. Friday, crews will have to close down Route 970 where it goes under... Read More.

Elk County Fair at Kersey fairgrounds Aug. 10-14

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

Kersey, PA – The Elk County Fair is making a comeback next week at the Kersey fairgrounds! The fair will be open Aug. 10-14, each day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., except for Saturday when they open at noon. Admission is $8 per person. Children... Read More.

iPhone worth $1,100 stolen in Wilcox

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA – An Apple iPhone worth $1,100 was stolen in Elk County. The 65-year-old Wilcox woman says her phone was stolen on Buchanan Street in Wilcox on Aug. 1 between 8:15 and 9:15 a.m. They don't give any further details on the circumstances of... Read More.

Glenn O. Hawbaker will pay more than $20 million in stolen wages

Wednesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., has pleaded to and been sentenced for theft relating to violations of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the federal Davis-Bacon Act. Click Here to read the official plea. The plea includes... Read More.