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COVID-19 disaster declaration ends in Pennsylvania

Monday, June 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration in Pennsylvania has effectively ended. On Thursday, the PA State Senate approved House Resolution 106 by a vote of 30-20. It was previously passed by the House of Representatives. The resolution does not need Governor Wolf's signature to... Read More.

Two people seriously injured in Glen Campbell Route 286 crash

Monday, June 14 by wcednews

Glen Campbell, PA - Three people were injured, two of them seriously, in a crash in Glen Campbell on Route 286. It happened at the intersection of First Avenue and Route 286 in Glen Campbell around 5:30 on Saturday afternoon. 62-year-old Edward Miloser from Glen Campbell... Read More.

75-year-old Leeper woman loses $2,000 to gift card scam

Monday, June 14 by wcednews

Farmington Township, PA - A 75-year-old woman was convinced by a scam artist to send $2,000 in gift cards to someone pretending to be from Verizon. State Police in Marienville say they were contacted by the unnamed 75-year-old Leeper woman on June 7. She told them... Read More.

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, get wellness check

Friday, June 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. APPRISE reminds you that this is a perfect month for your yearly “Wellness” visit if you have had Medicare part B for more than one year. This visit to your Doctor is to develop or... Read More.

“Pittsburgh Kid” Neil Walker comes to DuBois Community Days

Friday, June 11 by wcednews

Dubois, PA – The Pittsburgh Kid, former Pirate Neil Walker who recently announced his retirement after playing 12 seasons in the MLB, will act as parade marshal for this year's DuBois Community Days Firemen's Parade on Saturday. Walker will also be onstage at the DuBois... Read More.

Jeff Co Commissioner Jack Matson resigns, will move for new job

Friday, June 11 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Jefferson County Commissioner Jack Matson has resigned from his role as commissioner recently as he gets ready to move to North Carolina for a new job. He says that, although he's loved his time as a commissioner, he'll no longer live in... Read More.

Woodland man wanted for burglary, assault, gun charges

Friday, June 11 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield County man is wanted after allegedly aiming a firearm at a woman, discharging the gun near her, and fleeing. Lawrence Township Police officers were called to a domestic incident on Wednesday morning on 19th Street near Clearfield. By the time... Read More.

DuBois Community Days: Interviews with entertainers, organizers

Friday, June 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois Community Days is back! The DuBois Volunteer Fire Department is proud to once again offer Community Days, offering lots of fun free activities for families to enjoy on Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12 at the DuBois City Park! Most... Read More.

17 percent reduction in DUI arrests in PA from 2019 to 2020

Friday, June 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers made 18,412 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in 2020, which reflects a 17% decrease from the total number of DUI arrests (22,139) in 2019. In addition, troopers investigated 4,157 DUI-related crashes in 2020. "The Pennsylvania State... Read More.

Sandy Township votes to end process of possible consolidation with DuBois

Thursday, June 10 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Sandy Township Supervisors voted 4-1 to end the process of potentially consolidating with the City of DuBois. This comes after a phone survey of 318 Sandy Township residents showed what some supervisors thought was just not enough evidence that the general... Read More.