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Clearfield Borough Police help 8-year-old choking on quarter

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police helped a young boy who was choking on a quarter. They found the 8-year-old could partially breathe, and EMS transported the child to the hospital where the quarter was dislodged. Police also responded to reports of someone knocking on... Read More.

Boil water notice for Grant Street, Reynoldsville

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – There was a water line hit on the 600 block of Grant Street in Reynoldsville yesterday. There will be a boil water notice from 600 block to 900 block of Grant Street until further notice. Residents will be notified within 5 days if... Read More.

Punxsy man faces charges for neglecting dog, tethering outside in storm

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – A Punxsutawney man is being charged after his dog was found tied outside during a severe thunderstorm, with injuries and unable to reach food, water, or shelter. 25-year-old Seth Yezierski is facing misdemeanor charges for neglect of animals, plus summary charges for... Read More.

Haz-mat drill at DuBois Airport this Thursday

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA - The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services will be conducting a full scale hazardous materials drill on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the DuBois Regional Airport beginning at 6 p.m. Participants will include local emergency responders as well as Airport staff and... Read More.

Dave Bish Memorial Golf Tournament for Won by One to Jamaica

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Dubois, PA - The Dave Bish Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Won By One to Jamaica will be this Saturday, July 31 at the DuBois Country Club. The cost is $80 per player. It includes cart, door prize ticket, snacks, lunch and a catered dinner. Shot gun... Read More.

Change in traffic pattern on Route 28/322 intersection in Brookville

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – There's a change in the traffic pattern at the PA 28/US 322 intersection in Brookville Borough and Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County. The project has been ongoing, but now the project will affect new areas. The heaviest congestion will be at the... Read More.

Pennsylvania prepares for a safe new school year

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With the first day of the 2021-22 school year approximately one month away, the departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) are offering recommendations to families and schools as they safely prepare for in-person teaching and learning. Vaccination DOH and PDE encourage all eligible students ages 12... Read More.

Suspected drug dealer caught in Clearfield motel

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - A man suspected of dealing heroin and methamphetamine out of a Clearfield area motel room has been jailed. Lawrence Township Police received reports that 50-year-old Thomas Derydt from Ridgway was selling drugs from his room at the Red Roof Inn near... Read More.

Woman found passed out in hot car with small child

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - A woman was found passed out inside a vehicle with her small child with her near Clearfield, and now she faces child endangerment charges. Lawrence Township Police say 33-year-old Julie Peters from Woodland had passed out in her vehicle in the... Read More.

PA makes $97 million investment in clean, lead-free water projects

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PA is investing $97 million for 25 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 19 counties, including Jefferson County. Knox Township will get a nearly $3 million grant for water improvement. *** Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the investment of $97... Read More.