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Clearfield County Fair canceled for 2020

Friday, June 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The 160th Clearfield County Fair that was originally scheduled for Aug. 2 through 8 has now officially been canceled because of COVID-19 safety concerns and regulations. The Fair and Park Board released a statement, saying they know it's disappointing but they cannot... Read More.

Symptoms of Lyme disease and COVID-19 can look very similar

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – This time of the year is one of the worst times for ticks and Lyme disease, and what's particularly unfortunate in 2020 is that some symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever, chills and headache, are similar to symptoms of COVID-19. You... Read More.

Police look for leads in suspicious disappearance of Clearfield County man

Tuesday, June 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police – Clearfield Station are conducting an investigation into the whereabouts of Gerard (AKA – Gerry) Joseph Flango, JR. He was last seen on May 18, nearly a month ago. This case is suspicious because he acted... Read More.

Pre-sale tickets for Firemens Platter sold this weekend, pick-up July 19

Saturday, June 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Even though Community Days has been cancelled for this year, you can still get the traditional food that you love! Pre-sale tickets for the famous DuBois Volunteer Hose Company #1 Firemens Platter will be on sale for $10 on Saturday, June 13,... Read More.

Penn Highlands launches free year-long weight loss and diabetes prevention program

Saturday, June 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare has launched a year-long weight loss and diabetes prevention program at no cost to participants, accessible online for the first time. The Hope 80/20 program is made possible through the local health system’s partnership with the Health... Read More.

Editor of Courier Express resigns after comments on protest video

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Courier Express editor, David Sullens, has resigned from his position after outrage about a recent comment he posted on a Facebook video of peaceful protesters in Houston, saying that it was a "good time and place to eliminate the whole... Read More.

Preparing for summer weather emergencies while considering COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration is urging the public to consider how COVID-19 could change or alter emergency preparedness plans leading into summer, when we face the threat of severe weather that comes with warmer weather. "The Atlantic hurricane season started just last week... Read More.

$225 million in grants for PA small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania is offering a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Please note: The application and requirements are still being finalized. We will add more information... Read More.

Emergency railroad repair work today in Clearfield

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that RJ Corman Railroad intends to begin emergency repair work at the Race Street railroad crossing in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, at 6 a.m. today, June 9. A recent inspection uncovered an issue... Read More.

Protests remain peaceful in DuBois, St. Marys, Clearfield, more

Monday, June 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A peaceful protest brought about a hundred people together in the spirit of racial equality Saturday in the DuBois City Park. Police were on hand to make sure that everything was safe. Participants walked around the perimeter of the park with signs,... Read More.