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Clearfield Police: attempted narcotics theft, multiple accidents, theft from business

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police kept busy with a variety of calls recently, including reports of someone trying to get into a bedroom to get prescription narcotics, multiple traffic hazards and accidents due to the winter weather, and a theft from an East... Read More.

Shenango River is Western PA named 2021 River of the Year

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Winding through Northwestern Pennsylvania, connecting Pymatuning and Shenango lakes with the Beaver River via 82 miles of scenic, peaceful river, the Shenango River has been voted the state’s 2021 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among... Read More.

Treasure Lake Cardboard Sled Derby this Saturday for DuBois YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA – This weekend, it's time to get creative with those big cardboard boxes left over from the Christmas presents! Treasure Lake is once again having a cardboard sled derby, benefiting the DuBois YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Developac Realty. Kids... Read More.

Truck driver who told police he was being chased was actually high on meth

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A frantic truck driver who told police he was being chased by several cars in Clearfield County turned out to be high on meth. On Jan. 27, the Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough Police Departments were called out to find 34-year-old... Read More.

Milk industry bill could allow exemption from winter weather travel ban

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow the dairy industry to be exempt from weather-related commercial truck bans on highways during winter weather. Legislation to ensure the dairy industry can continue to operate as needed during inclement... Read More.

Brockway adopts new public gathering, rally rules

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Brockway Borough Council adopted a resolution to help guide public gatherings and demonstrations in the borough. The new resolution aims to help the borough plan for events like demonstrations and rallies while still protecting the rights of its citizens. People wishing... Read More.

DuBois School District kindergarten registration March 2-5

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you have a child who will be five years old by July 1 who is not already signed up for school, the kindergarten registration deadlines are approaching! DuBois Area School District was the first to reach out recently, reminding families to... Read More.

More than one million vaccine doses given in Pennsylvania so far

Thursday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 3, there were 3,128 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 853,616. There are 3,281 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 669 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

PA Gov. Tom Wolf delivers 2021 budget address virtually

Thursday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Tom Wolf delivered his 2021 Budget Address virtually, via a prerecorded video. The governor updated Pennsylvanians on the state of the commonwealth and announced his budget proposal for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Governor Wolf believes that Pennsylvanians are facing too many... Read More.

Punxsy State Police catch four DUI drivers, public drunkenness on Feb. 1-2

Thursday, February 4 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – For the Groundhog Day holiday in Jefferson County, State Police based in Punxsutawney made sure to hold a DUI checkpoint on Feb. 1 and 2 to ensure that drivers were being safe and sober behind the wheel. They report that in Young... Read More.