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Toddler found wandering alone on South Front Street, Clearfield

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A toddler was found walking in Clearfield without an adult. In their reports released on Tuesday, Clearfield Borough Police say that police were called out to South Front Street and South 2nd Street recently because a child had been seen wandering alone. A... Read More.

Ohio family of 7 sustains minor injuries in I-80 rollover crash

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – In a car crash on Interstate 80, an entire family from Ohio (including five kids) were taken to the hospital. State Police in Clarion say a 35-year-old Hadassah Rokowsky, a woman from Cleveland Heights, was driving westbound in I-80 on Sunday around... Read More.

Cloe Lake in Jefferson County will get funding for dam repairs

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Several lakes throughout Pennsylvania will get state funding to repair hazardous dams, including Cloe Lake in Jefferson County. Governor Tom Wolf announced the release of $23.8 million in funding for a comprehensive, multi-year $43.5 million plan to repair 10 hazardous dams managed... Read More.

Grants available from PLCB to discourage underage drinking

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is now accepting applications for grants to fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote a message of responsible alcohol consumption by those of legal drinking age. Eligible grant applicants include Pennsylvania... Read More.

DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio and Rep. Cris Dush will run for 25th District State Senate

Tuesday, February 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As Senator Joe Scarnati recently announced that he will be retiring from the State Senate at the end of this term, two new people have stepped forward to announce their candidacy. State Representative Cris Dush and DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio have... Read More.

Hair auction pushes Penn State DuBois THON team to $32K record-breaking year

Tuesday, February 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — The Annual THON Dancer Sendoff Dinner and Hair Auction is the biggest fund-raising event for Penn State DuBois for THON each year, and it did not disappoint in 2020. At the end of the night, total funds raised this season for THON... Read More.

Mike Armanini announces candidacy for 75th PA State House of Representatives

Tuesday, February 18 by wcednews

Clearfield and Elk Counties, PA - Mike Armanini of DuBois has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for the 75th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by State Rep. Matt Gabler, R-DuBois, who recently announced he... Read More.

Only two more sign-up days for Brockway veterans banners

Tuesday, February 18 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – There are only two more days left to purchase and dedicate a banner to a veteran in the Brockway area for this year. The Brockway American Legion Auxiliary is offering sign-ups from 1 until 3 p.m. this Wednesday, Feb. 19 and from... Read More.

Kilmer and Hines crowned Valentine’s King and Queen at Nelson’s Golden Years

Tuesday, February 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Nelson’s Golden Years celebrated Valentine’s Day on February 14th with a party filled with exchanging valentines, red wax lips, a sweet buffet with a chocolate fountain, and the crowning of the Valentine’s King and Queen. Residents voted throughout the week for... Read More.

Car crashes, catches fire near Grampian after high-speed chase from Clymer

Monday, February 17 by wcednews

Mahaffey, PA – A high speed chase from Clymer to Mahaffey ended in a vehicle fire and the suspect being taken into custody. The Grampian Penn Bloom Volunteer Fire Company was one of the first fire departments on scene. They say that the chase ended around... Read More.