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PA files lawsuit against e-cig manufacturer Juul for marketing to teens

Tuesday, February 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The Pennsylvania attorney general's office is suing electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul over how its products are marketed and sold to teenagers. The office on Monday filed a complaint in Philadelphia court, seeking an injunction to halt its e-cigarette sales in Pennsylvania... Read More.

Four rifles, two shotguns, and compound bow stolen from Bucktail Council camp

Monday, February 10 by wcednews

Huston Township, PA – Thieves broke into the Boy Scouts camp in Penfield recently, making off with several firearms and a bow. Sometime between Jan. 18 and Feb. 8, someone damaged the door handle and was able to get into the side locked door of... Read More.

Tractor-trailer hauling honey and jelly catches fire on Interstate 80 near Clearfield

Monday, February 10 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A tractor-trailer hauling honey and jelly caught fire on Interstate 80 on Sunday afternoon, causing massive amounts of smoke and some traffic delays. The tractor-trailer had been going eastbound whenever it caught fire near mile marker 119, near Clearfield, just after 2:30... Read More.

Penn State DuBois THON dancer send-off and hair auction this Thursday

Monday, February 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn State DuBois will send four students to THON this year to represent the campus as the official THON dancers at the Penn State Dance Marathon scheduled for Feb. 21, through the 23, at the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park! Planning... Read More.

Two unrelated cases of reported rape in Clarion County

Monday, February 10 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA – Police are investigating two unrelated cases of rape in Clarion County. An indecent assault was reported on Beatty Avenue in Knox Borough between two known juveniles on Feb. 6. The victim is listed as a 15-year-old girl. In a separate case, a... Read More.

Brockway talks 219 intersection, dumpster, police chief position

Monday, February 10 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council continued to hear from a resident that the Martino's Bilo dumpster is open. The resident has come to several meetings to complain about the smell from the open dumpster at Bilo. She also said that the new sewer... Read More.

PA Judge Accused of Making Racist Comments

Saturday, February 8 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge accused of making racist comments about a juror has been barred from hearing any cases. A court order that was issued Tuesday says Judge Mark Tranquilli was suspended after being accused of referring to a black female juror as... Read More.

Clearfield Police: pizza delivery driver chased by dog, scam, loud noise

Saturday, February 8 by wcednews

Clearfield Borough, PA - Officers at the Clearfield Borough Police station investigated two reported scams, as well as the case of a pizza delivery driver who was chased by a dog, a loud suspicious "bang", and $300 worth of stolen toiletries. Clearfield Borough Police reports,... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: minor crash, stolen wheels, loose dog

Saturday, February 8 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police responded to cases of a minor crash, stolen wheels from a vehicles, a suspicious person, a loose dog, and harassment recently. February 5, 2020 A 16-year-old Treasure Lake girl lost control of her vehicle on Treasure Lake Road when... Read More.

New funding will help revitalize former Clarion County truck stop

Saturday, February 8 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA - A former industrial site in Clarion is getting some new state funding to conduct an environmental assessment of the site and prepare it for positive use. “My administration is committed to returning brownfields to public use, and this is the first... Read More.