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Problem Gambling Awareness Month: When does fun turn into addiction?

Wednesday, March 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – When does gambling turn from a fun recreation into an addiction? Pennsylvania is spreading awareness of gambling addiction and the recovery services through the National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith was joined in Strawberry Square... Read More.

Kindergarten registration deadlines in March

Wednesday, March 4 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you have a child who will be five years old by July 1 who is not already signed up for school, the kindergarten registration deadlines are approaching! You kindergarten registration date and location will depend on which district your child will... Read More.

DuBois Christian School students using STEM skills by working with circuits

Wednesday, March 4 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As a part of Mrs. Montgomery's Algebra II class at DuBois Christian Schools students have been working together to design and build models of working electronic circuits. For the final 15 minutes of class each day this past week, students have been... Read More.

PennDOT regional student winners move on to state Innovation Challenge

Wednesday, March 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Kids in each PennDOT district in Pennsylvania will be competing in the annual Innovations Challenge! The winners from District 10 (which includes the area of Jefferson County) are from Seneca Valley School District in Butler County. For District 2, which includes Clearfield and... Read More.

16-year-old boy leads police on 11-mile high-speed chase

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

Limestone Township, PA – A 16-year-old boy led police on a high-speed chase for 11 miles in Clarion County recently. Although the report was filed by police yesterday, they say the chase actually happened on Feb. 24 when State Police in Clarion attempted to pull... Read More.

Accidental death of Mayport man believed to be hypothermia

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – Police are still investigating an accidental death in Clarion County, and they believe it was due to hypothermia. The identity of the 67-year-old Mayport man is known but remains unnamed at this time during the investigation. Although the report was released yesterday... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: harassing texts, family argument in parking lot, disputes

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – A Long John Silver's restaurant manager in Sandy Township reportedly received harassing text messages from a 29-year-old DuBois man who had been fired earlier in the day. Sandy Township Police officers are investigating that case. Officers also responded to a call... Read More.

Clearfield Police: “break-in” was owner who was locked out, plus other reports

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Police in Clearfield Borough got reports of a woman who was breaking into a house through an open window. When they arrived at the scene, they found that the woman just locked her keys inside and was trying to get into... Read More.

PA commits $487.5 million in Liquid Fuels funding to maintain roads

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has committed $487.5 million in liquid fuels payments to help certified municipalities maintain their roads and bridges. This funding comes from taxes on oil companies in Pennsylvania, as well as the taxes that are reflected in... Read More.

Grandparent Scam in our area, 73-year-old man falls victim

Monday, March 2 by wcednews

Gulich Township, PA – If you get a phone call from someone saying your loved one is in trouble, don't be so quick to believe them. Once again, something called “the grandparent scam” is hitting our area. A 73-year-old Houtzdale man says he got a... Read More.