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Gov. Wolf requests major disaster declaration for Ida

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf requested on Wednesday that President Joe Biden declare a major disaster in Pennsylvania following heavy rainfall, severe flash flooding, and tornadoes from Tropical Depression Ida that impacted Pennsylvania on August 31, 2021, through September... Read More.

Johnsonburg man accused of altering VIN

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA - A Johnsonburg man is accused of altering the vehicle identification number tag, also known as VIN, taking it from one vehicle and transferring it to another. 39-year-old Benjamin Cummings reportedly sold that vehicle after it had the false VIN attached to... Read More.

School bus and SUV crash in Jefferson County

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - Two people were injured in a crash with an SUV and a school bus in Jefferson County. The crash happened Tuesday afternoon, around 4:30 on Route 36 in Young Township. The Punxsutawney Area School District bus did not seem to be carrying... Read More.

State Police give Labor Day holiday crash data

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) arrested 587 motorists for driving under the influence and issued 9,968 speeding citations during the four-day Labor Day weekend from September 3-6, 2021. Troopers also cited 737 people for not wearing seat belts and issued... Read More.

Aid for Afghan Allies: Donate to those who helped our troops

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

The US Air Force in DuBois is proud to present Aid for Afghan Allies Sunny 106 is teaming up with the US Air Force DuBois to help Afghan refugees arriving with little or nothing with them. These people helped our troops. Let’s return the favor. How do... Read More.

Fatal I-80 crash takes life of NYC man

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A New York man was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 over the weekend, and two women in the same vehicle were injured. It happened around 9:30 Sunday night near mile marker 119.7 on eastbound I-80 in Lawrence Township, Clearfield... Read More.

67-year-old man arrested for threatening kids with knife

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A 67-year-old man was arrested after allegedly threatening a group of kids with a knife in Clearfield County. Dennis Stiner faces felony charges for attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Lawrence Township Police were called to Montgomery Run Road near Clearfield... Read More.

Make-A-Wish volunteer online training session tonight

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – The Make-A-Wish regional office in Punxsutawney is hosting an online volunteer training via Zoom tonight at 5:30 p.m. To become a wish volunteer, individuals must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check and attend a training... Read More.

Passion for Fashion raises $3,576 for Afghan refugees

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A local business owner, along with help from everyone who bought benefit t-shirts, raised more than $3,500 for Afghan refugees. Kristin Michaux from Passion for a Fashion sold patriotic t-shirts and raised $3,576 for Afghan refugees who helped our troops! The money will... Read More.

Clearfield Police: disturbance, trash in yard

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police are investigating a number of small incidents, including a woman who was knocking on someone else's door after previously being warned not to and a man who left bulk garbage and trash in the back yard of another... Read More.