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AR-15 gun stolen from home in Morrisdale, Clearfield County

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

Morrisdale, PA – An AR-15 gun was stolen from a Clearfield County home, and police want your help finding it. The owner of the gun, a 32-year-old Morrisdale man, came to the police station to report that the firearm had gone missing sometime between July... Read More.

DuBois man who struck motorcycle, killing woman, found to be on drugs

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Pine Township, PA – The driver who struck a motorcycle near Penfield in July, killing the passenger and severely injuring the operator, was found to be under the influence of drugs when it happened. 21-year-old Paul Lenze from DuBois was charged with felony homicide by... Read More.

Dog Law Bureau low on funds, increase in dog license price suggested

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Funding is running out for the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, and officials say the best way to raise more money is to increase the price of dog licenses, which have stayed at the same price for the past 24 years. Currently,... Read More.

Three people injured after vehicle strikes utility pole in Corsica

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Corsica, PA – Three people from Corsica are recovering from their injuries after their vehicle struck a utility pole early Monday morning. 22-year-old Leonard Hughes from Corsica had been driving along Olean Road in Corsica around 12:20 a.m. Monday. Police say he had been going too... Read More.

Knox teen charged with damaging corn and wheat fields

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Salem Township, PA – A Knox teenager is being charged for damaging a corn field and wheat field in Clarion County. The unnamed 19-year-old Knox man is accused of using a 1990 Buick Regal to damage the fields on Cropps Corners Road and Old State... Read More.

Lawmakers hear school reopening plans and concerns

Thursday, August 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Two days of legislative hearings are giving Pennsylvania state lawmakers little reason for optimism about the set of problems ahead as schools plan to reopen during the pandemic. The state House Education Committee heard experts say there's been lots of planning... Read More.

Bilger’s Rocks flea market, yard sale, craft show this Saturday

Wednesday, August 5 by wcednews

Grampian, PA - There's still time to reserve a table at the Bilger's Rocks flea market, yard sale, and craft show this Saturday. The show runs from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1921 Bilger's Rocks Road, Grampian. Tables are $10 per... Read More.

Scam alert: COVID-19 contact tracing phone scam

Wednesday, August 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Scam artists will use any excuse to get your money... including COVID-19. The latest scam striking nationwide starts with a phone call from someone who claims that someone you know has tested positive for COVID-19 and has named you as someone who... Read More.

DuBois City Police: burglary false alarm, car wrap scam

Wednesday, August 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Police got a call about a possible burglary, but it appears that there was no one trying to break in. Officers were called to the 800 block of DuBois Street by a resident who thought someone was trying to get... Read More.

Wolf to nominate Noe Ortega as new Secretary of Education

Wednesday, August 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's top education official is leaving the job as schools grapple with plans to develop and implement pandemic reopening plans. The board of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster on Tuesday hired Education Secretary Pedro Rivera to be its... Read More.