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Thompson elected Republican leader of the House Agriculture Committee

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

Washington DC – Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson was elected by the Republican Steering Committee to serve as Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress. At the conclusion of the vote, Congressman Thompson issued the following statement: "As a lifelong resident of... Read More.

NY state man caught speeding in stolen car on I-80, Clearfield County

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – A man from the state of New York was arrested after he was caught speeding in a stolen car along Interstate 80 in Clearfield County. 39-year-old Mustaque Ahmed from Jamaica, NY, was pulled over on I-80 westbound in Sandy Township on... Read More.

Shots fired in road rage incident in Clearfield County

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

Greenwood Township, PA – Someone fired several shots from a vehicle during a road rage incident in Clearfield County. State Police in Punxsutawney say that it happened around 8:10 Wednesday night along Bell Run Road in Greenwood Township, close to the Grampian-Mahaffey Highway / Route... Read More.

Rep. Matt Gabler will become exec director of PA Forest Products Association

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Forest Products Association (PFPA) announced today that State Rep. Matt Gabler (R - Clearfield/Elk) will take the helm as Executive Director, effective December 1, 2020. Gabler has represented the 75th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six terms... Read More.

Cats find new homes after Purrfect Paws event at DuBois Mall

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Over the weekend at the DuBois Mall, Purrfect Paws Cat Rescue, SBCF helped some of their adoptable cats and kittens find new fur-ever homes! Three cats were adopted this past Saturday by pre-approved adopters, and the organization received six applications from potential... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: Hunter lost in woods, counterfeit $100 bill at Big Lots and Staples

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – A hunter was unable to find his way out of the woods on Saturday near Treasure Lake, but police were able to help. Sandy Township Police had the man call dispatch and were able to track his phone and guide him... Read More.

Chainsaw, air compressor, hunting items stolen from Summerville garage

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – Tools and hunting gear were stolen from a home in Jefferson County. The Stihl chainsaw, Bostich 6-gallon air compressor, and various camouflage hunting items were taken sometime between Nov. 14 and 30 from a detached garage along West Penn Street in Summerville. If... Read More.

15-year-old victim hides from police in trunk of vehicle with dogs

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

Farmington Township, PA – A 15-year-old boy who was afraid of getting arrested, even though he was the victim of a crime, hid in the trunk of a car with his two dogs to avoid police. State Police in Marienville had gotten a call about... Read More.

Brighten the Night with Downtown DuBois this Saturday, Dec. 4

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Brighten the Night, hosted by Downtown DuBois Inc. and Priority First Federal Credit Union, will be a virtual event this year broadcast from the DuBois City Memorial Park. Watch the annual Christmas tree lighting live at 6:30 p.m., Friday, December 4, on... Read More.

More COVID-19 testing sites available in PA, do not need symptoms for test

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - More testing facilities are available throughout the state, and you can get tested at these sites without having symptoms of COVID-19. Governor Tom Wolf and Director of Testing and Contact Tracing Michael Huff today announced the extension of the Department of Health’s contract... Read More.