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Lawmakers say deadly Philly shooting shows PA needs violence prevention

Wednesday, July 7 by wcednews

Philadelphia – After a deadly shooting over the holiday weekend in Philadelphia, some lawmakers say it's a sign for that our state needs to be more focused on preventing gun violence. On July 4th, about 90 to 100 shots were fired into a crowd gathered... Read More.

Fatal motorcycle crash takes life of Punxsutawney man

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

Rose Township, PA - A Jefferson County man was killed in a motorcycle vs pickup truck crash on Monday afternoon, and his passenger was injured. The 49-year-old victim was a man from Punxsutawney, but he will remain unidentified until after his family is notified. The man... Read More.

Brockway Council discusses intersection project

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Brockway Borough Council returned to the borough building for its July meeting, marking the first time the council met in its regular location since the start of the pandemic. Brockway got an update on the plans for the Fourth of July... Read More.

Two men caught on camera before burglary in Clearfield County

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - Two men in Clearfield County were caught on camera before allegedly trying to break into a home. Lawrence Township Police were called to a home on Weaver Street Extension near Clearfield around 5:30 a.m. on July 3 for suspicious people. The caller... Read More.

Clearfield County man charged in NC fatal shooting

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

North Carolina - A Clearfield County man has been charged in a fatal shooting in North Carolina. Authorities from the Elizabeth City Police Department report that 52-year-old John Landry has been charged with murder for the death of 54-year-old Jacqueline Castel from Flinton, PA. Officers were... Read More.

Clearfield Police: fireworks complaints, self harm, stolen mower

Tuesday, July 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Unsurprisingly over the past few days, police throughout the area responded to complaints about fireworks being set off. That includes in Clearfield Borough, where officers received multiple calls about fireworks being set off within the borough limits. Clearfield Borough Police also received a... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing Wallaceton woman died in fatal crash

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

Penn Township, PA - The woman who was reported as missing on Saturday was found to have died in a fatal crash in Clearfield County. State Police in Clearfield say 26-year-old Brittany Socash from Wallaceton was driving on the Curwensville-Grampian Highway, east of Melody Road... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill that would ban “vaccine passport” in PA

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed a Republican-led bill that would have banned what they're calling "vaccine passports" and proof of COVID-19 vaccination for places like state-funded universities. Wolf says it was a "misguided and irresponsible" bill that would limit vaccine efficacy for... Read More.

Madelyn Rose Newcome crowned as 2021 Brockway Queen

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Congratulations to the new Queen! The Brockway Fourth of July Committee proudly presents the 55th Annual Miss Brockway Fourth of July Queen…. Madelyn Rose Newcome! Madelyn was crowned Friday at Taylor Memorial Park in Brockway, kicking off the 55th Annual Brockway Old-Fashioned... Read More.

PA grants final two-week extension for license to carry firearm permits

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional two-week extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits that were set to end on March 19, 2020 or later will now end on July 15, 2021. The... Read More.