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Man holding hammer and machete looking through windows in Clarion County

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA – An Armstrong County man was arrested after sneaking around homes in Clarion County, looking into the windows while holding a hammer and machete. 34-year-old Butch Wiencek from Parker, PA, had allegedly been prowling around houses in the 200 block of Bela... Read More.

Car parked along I-80 discovered to be stolen from Ohio

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A car that had been parked along the side of Interstate 80 in Jefferson County was discovered to have been stolen from Ohio. The blue 2010 Toyota Corolla had been parked and abandoned on the side of the road at... Read More.

PA restaurants may increase to 50 percent capacity starting today

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania restaurants will be allowed to seat more patrons inside after Gov. Wolf relaxed some regulations. Restaurants may increase indoor occupancy from 25% to 50% of capacity starting Sept. 21. Restaurant owners will have to fill out self-certification forms first. In another new... Read More.

Flags in PA lowered to half-staff in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – In honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all United States and Commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and Commonwealth facilities throughout the state lowered to half-staff at sunrise and remain lowered until her interment. Ginsburg is... Read More.

Overnight bridge closure near Curwensville on Monday and Wednesday night

Sunday, September 20 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued an update on a bridge repair project along Route 879 in Pike Township, Clearfield County. The bridge spans Anderson Creek near Curwensville and repairing it will remove the bridge from Clearfield County’s list of... Read More.

Firearms stolen from unoccupied residence in Jefferson County

Saturday, September 19 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA - An unoccupied home was broken into and an unknown number of firearms were stolen in Jefferson County. It was reported to State Police in DuBois last month, on Aug. 18, when 37-year-old John Gregori from DuBois told troopers that his unoccupied... Read More.

Apply now for up to 6 weeks of Lost Wages Assistance Program

Saturday, September 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you qualify for the Lost Wages Assistance Program because you've been partially or fully unemployed due to COVID-19 and have not already applied for LWA benefits, you should apply right away. Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak reminded eligible... Read More.

Firearms permit expirations extended until end of year

Saturday, September 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you have a concealed-carry permit in Pennsylvania that's set to expire or has already expired since March 19, the expiration date has been extended until the end of the year. The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that Governor Tom Wolf has... Read More.

DEP offers $400,000 in grants for environmental education projects

Saturday, September 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has $400,000 in grant funding available for youth and adult environmental education projects in 2021-22 and will hold a free webinar on October 14 on how to apply. Environmental Education Grants are available to schools,... Read More.

Experts give advice on where to see the best fall foliage during autumn in PA

Saturday, September 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- To celebrate the fall season in Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) experts will be available to serve as regional advisers on fall foliage, offering tips and resources to help residents and visitors experience a colorful autumn in a variety... Read More.