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State Police attempting to locate runaway teenager

Saturday, July 17 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - Ryan Charles Schmitt, a 17-year-old from Oil City, was reported has having run away from his father's residence in Young Township, Jefferson County, on Friday afternoon. Contact was initially made with Schmitt by the State Police in Punxsutawney; asking him to report... Read More.

PA hunters might experience slower than usual license fulfillment

Saturday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Hunters eager to see if their 2021-22 antlerless deer license has been awarded might need to wait a little longer than usual. The new licensing system now used to issue all hunting licenses, including antlerless licenses, has experienced slowdowns during peak sales periods... Read More.

Four people in Clearfield caught with meth

Saturday, July 17 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - Four people in Clearfield were busted for methamphetamine, a dead parole ankle bracelet, and endangering the welfare of children. Lawrence Township Police assisted Clearfield Probation on July 14 at a home on Rut Alley. They found 35-year-old Amanda Price from Clearfield in... Read More.

$200 and rifle stolen in Clarion County camp burglary

Saturday, July 17 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA - Someone stole about $200 in change and a .22 rifle during a camp burglary in Clarion County. State Police in Clarion say it happened sometime between May 9 and May 30 at a camp along Friar Point in Madison Township, near... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.9 percent in June

Saturday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for June 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 6.9 percent in June. The U.S. rate rose a tenth of a... Read More.

Duathlon 5K in Cook Forest for Western PA CARES for Kids

Friday, July 16 by wcednews

Cooksburg, PA - Help support the Western PA CARES for Kids at the 12th Annual Duathlon 5K & Community Walk on Saturday, July 17 at Cook Forest! The race will be held at Cook Forest State Park including a 5K run through the forest, 12-mile... Read More.

Roland Welker cuts ribbon for replica Rock House at Bilger’s Rocks

Friday, July 16 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – Roland Welker, Clearfield County native who won season 7 of History Channel's Alone reality series, cut the ribbon at Bilger's Rocks at the grand opening of a new replica of his famous Rock House. Although that season of Alone aired more than... Read More.

Three teens injured in Behringer Highway crash

Friday, July 16 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – Three teens were injured, two of them seriously, in a crash in Brady Township recently. State Police in DuBois say it happened just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13 near the intersection of Behringer Highway (Route 322) and Watson Highway... Read More.

Brockway clarifies covid rules for school year, no masks for vaccinated

Friday, July 16 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway School District says, although some COVID-19 guidelines will remain for the upcoming school year, there's a big change for mask requirements! If a Brockway student or staff member is fully vaccinated, they will be exempted from wearing a mask. The... Read More.

Local fire companies receive $270,000 from gambling-based grant

Friday, July 16 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced Thursday that 23 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana counties have qualified to receive approximately $269,762 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. “Especially during times of... Read More.