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Winter weather causes several crashes, travel restrictions

Friday, February 7 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA - All local school districts are closed today, along with colleges, tech schools, preschools, and headstart programs. If you do not absolutely have to be on the roadways, please stay home if possible. Many car crashes have already been reported, including... Read More.

PA officials warns drones could pose danger in emergency situations

Thursday, February 6 by wcednews

Hershey, PA – As the popularity of drones continues to increase across the country, the Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf highlighted the danger these unmanned aircraft can pose to helicopters in emergency situations. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are more than 1.5 million... Read More.

Tax season: Deadlines and methods for filing taxes

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — As Pennsylvania's tax filing season is officially here, the Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that they can electronically file their personal income tax returns. The filing deadline to submit 2019 tax returns is April 15, 2020. Of course, a certified tax... Read More.

Tips for avoiding food poisoning at Super Bowl parties

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The National Retail Federation predicts American will spend about $15 billion on Super Bowl stuff this year, including a lot of food. They estimate we'll eat about 1.5 billion chicken wings served at parties in 43 million homes across the nation. However,... Read More.

Human trafficking awareness event in Reynoldsville this Thursday

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – In Reynoldsville this Thursday, Jan. 30, a sexual assault and rape crisis center is holding an awareness event to educate people on human trafficking and modern-day slavery. PASSAGEs is inviting everyone for an open discussion at the Reynoldsville Fire Hall this Thursday... Read More.

Lisa Labrasca Becker will run for 75th District House of Representatives

Tuesday, January 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois City Treasurer, Lisa Labrasca Becker, announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 75th District. The seat is currently held by Representative Matt Gabler, who recently announced he would not be seeking reelection. Becker is the founder and... Read More.

Just for Jesus group alleges DuBois City Police not using drug funding correctly

Tuesday, January 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A visit from representatives and members of the Just for Jesus group led to some strong words at the DuBois City Council meeting last night. This is not the first time that Just for Jesus, a homeless outreach center in Brockway, has... Read More.

Michael Clement will run for 75th District House of Representatives

Monday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A DuBois man, Michael Clement, intends to run for the 75th District State House of Representatives. The office is currently held by Rep. Matt Gabler, who has recently announced that he will not be running for re-election. “Today, I’m announcing my... Read More.

DuBois and Sandy meeting with state officials about consolidation study

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio and Sandy Township Manager Shawn Arbaugh are meeting with state officials today to talk about a study that would look into the pros and cons of possibly consolidating the two municipalities together. Representatives from the Department of... Read More.

New twist on tech support scam involves updating Windows 7

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – The classic tech support scam, in which scammers pose as tech support employees of well-known computer companies and convince victims into paying for “support,” is back with a twist in 2020. Due to Microsoft no longer providing technical assistance, software updates... Read More.