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Tax season offers opportunity to help PA military families facing financial crisis

Saturday, February 15 by wcednews

Annville, PA - Individuals filing their 2019 Pennsylvania personal income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel and their families by donating part or all of their refund to the state’s Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP). The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military... Read More.

Ice in Clearfield County causes several crashes, shuts down I-80

Friday, February 14 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - As things turned to ice during the massive drop in temperature, Interstate 80 saw several crashes and closures in the Clearfield County area. Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company reported that they helped with some of the accidents near mile marker 114,... Read More.

Snowman in the Park Day at Cook Forest this Saturday

Friday, February 14 by wcednews

Cooksburg, PA – There’s no snow forecasted for Saturday, don’t let that stop you from taking a trip for Snowman in the Forest Day. This Saturday, Cook Forest will be celebrating with a chili contest at 11:30, then horse-drawn carriage rides, sled riding, a hike,... Read More.

Do not visit patients in hospital if you have cold or flu symptoms

Friday, February 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare is asking for everyone’s help in keeping its patients safe. Anyone who has any cold or flu symptoms – especially a fever, cough or stomach virus – please refrain from visiting the hospital. This is especially important for the... Read More.

More PA campsites will allow pets at state parks in 2021

Friday, February 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that more campsites will be open to pets when they visit Pennsylvania state parks next year. “Knowing many of our campers like to plan their stays well in advance, we’re... Read More.

Man sentenced to death for 2017 shooting of New Kesington police officer

Friday, February 14 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — A man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Pennsylvania police officer has been sentenced to death. A judge formally imposed the sentence on Rahmael Sal Holt during a hearing Wednesday. The 31-year-old Harrison man also was given two... Read More.

Senator Joe Scarnati announces he will retire at end of term

Thursday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) today announced his retirement from the Pennsylvania Senate at the end of his 5th term in office. Senator Scarnati represents the 25th Senatorial District, which includes Cameron, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, Potter and Tioga Counties... Read More.

Dinner in the Dark this Saturday at Soul Platter Cafe

Thursday, February 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Imagine you can smell the spices in a soup, feel the crunch of piece of fresh lettuce, hear the other diners and their silverware, and of course taste the four-course meal that you're being served... but you can't see any of... Read More.

Man falls asleep holding gun, accidentally shoots himself in arm

Thursday, February 13 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A Clearfield County man accidentally shot himself in the arm when he fell asleep holding a gun. It happened around 5 a.m. Tuesday when the unnamed man dozed off while holding his handgun at a home on Egypt Road in Bradford... Read More.

Smith and Wesson .38 special revolver lost near Bilger’s Rocks

Thursday, February 13 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A man lost a gun near Bilger's Rocks in Chester Hill Borough, Clearfield County, and you're urged to tell police if you find it. The unnamed man lost his Smith and Wesson 637 Airweight .38 Special, a stainless steel revolver with... Read More.