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Legislation promoting transparency, lobbying disclosure enacted into Law

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Bill 70 has been enacted, which supporters say will make the budgeting process more transparent, requires more disclosure from lobbyists, and brings Pennsylvania's overtime thresholds in line with federal guidelines. Although it's not an overly flashy act or one that most... Read More.

Two NY men charged for January violent robbery, high-speed chase

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - After a robbery and high-speed chase in Jefferson County in January 2021, two men from New York state have been sentenced to up to about 50 years in prison for the violent crime. Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announces that... Read More.

Annual diaper drive for Catholic Charities

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you are currently pregnant or you have a child under one year old, you automatically qualify for free diapers, with no income guidelines. The Catholic Charities organization wants your generous donations to help make this life-changing program possible. Catholic Charities offers free... Read More.

BB gun damages window in Clarion County

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

Salem Township, PA - A home's window was damaged by a BB gun in Clarion County. A 53-year-old Knox woman says someone used a BB gun to shoot through a window of her home on Route 208 in Salem Township around 4:40 p.m. on July... Read More.

Ridgway woman injured in rollover crash

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A Ridgway woman was injured in a rollover crash in Elk County after police say she had been driving carelessly. 34-year-old Julie Stone had been driving her Jeep Patriot along Spring Creek Road in Ridgway Township on July 3. For unknown reasons, she... Read More.

Strattanville woman loses $1,250 to gift card scam

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA – A Clarion County woman lost $1,250 to a gift card scam. The 67-year-old woman from Strattanville says an online scam convinced her to buy $1,250 worth of Apple, Google, and Target gift cards and send the information to the scam artist. Police... Read More.

Reynoldsville man found guilty of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl

Monday, July 12 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - A Reynoldsville man was found guilty of numerous child sexual assault charges of an 11-year-old girl. Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announces that, after a jury trial held on June 17-18, Michael Scott Zernell of Reynoldsville was found guilty of... Read More.

Clarion man flown to hospital after three-wheel motorcycle crash

Monday, July 12 by wcednews

Union Township, Jefferson County, PA - A Clarion man was flown to the hospital after crashing his three-wheel motorcycle on Interstate 80. 54-year-old David MacKinlay from Clarion had been riding his Can-Am Spyder ST on I-80 westbound in Union Township, Jefferson County, near mile marker... Read More.

Reminder: Work search requirements resume

Monday, July 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier reminded Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment benefits that work search requirements have resumed, starting July 11. Because claimants always file for benefits the week after they are unemployed, individuals will start certifying they looked... Read More.

Catalytic converter stolen from PennDOT truck in Clarion County

Monday, July 12 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA - A catalytic converter was stolen from a PennDOT truck in Clarion County. State Police in Clarion say the theft happened sometime between 3 p.m. July 8 and 7 a.m. July 9. The 2010 Ford F550 had been parked near Route 861 and... Read More.