Penn State’s 2022 THON raises record breaking $13.7 million

Penn State’s 2022 THON raises record breaking $13.7 million

Monday, February 21 by wcednews

State College, PA – THON's annual fundraiser in the fight against pediatric cancer wrapped up their 46-hour dance marathon on Sunday. The theme this year was Spark Endless Light, with fundraisers happening throughout the past 12 months to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. And the total... Read More.

$1,700 stolen from Fall Creek man’s unemployment account

Monday, February 21 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA – $1,700 in unemployment checks were stolen from a Falls Creek man. Police say someone gained access to the 58-year-old man's unemployment account. $1,707 was then transferred to a Wells Fargo bank account in North Dakota. The investigation is ongoing. Click Here to read... Read More.

16-year-old boy confesses to Corsica burglary with $650 of damage

Monday, February 21 by wcednews

Corscia, PA – A teenager reportedly confessed to a burglary that left a Corsica home with more than $650 of damage. State Police in Punxsutawney say they were called to a residence on Church Street in Corsica for a burglary that took place on Jan.... Read More.

Pittsburgh man makes terroristic threats to 11 people in Clarion County

Monday, February 21 by wcednews

Licking Township, PA – A Pittsburgh man is accused of making terroristic threats towards 11 people during an incident in Clarion County. State Police say it happened just before midnight on Feb. 3 at a location along Whitmer Road in Licking Township. 40-year-old Brian Kennedy from... Read More.

Illinois man seriously injured in I-80 crash

Monday, February 21 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – An Illinois man was seriously injured in a crash on I-80 in Clarion. State Police say 51-year-old Alexander Nevski from Lake in the Hills, Illinois, had been driving his GMC van too fast when he struck a Cadillac from behind on I-80... Read More.

Clearfield Police: reports of footprints of porches, search for truck that caused damage

Saturday, February 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police are looking for the pickup truck that backed up into a vehicle that was parked near the YMCA. They say it happened around 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 on North Second Street, near the Clearfield YMCA. It's... Read More.

Route 3008 near Punxsy reopened after sinkhole issue

Saturday, February 19 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers that State Route 3008 (Number Eight Road/Perry Street/Wehrle Way) between the intersections of Diamond Road, Gresock Road in Young Township and Delaware Avenue in Punxsutawney Boro, Jefferson County has been reopened. The sinkhole has... Read More.

PSP investigating 1980 Baby Doe cold case, seeking tips

Saturday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that it continues to investigate a 1980 cold case involving the homicide of Baby Boy John Doe in Larksville Borough, Luzerne County. In addition to a partnership with the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office and... Read More.

DuBois Historical Society program will look back on DuBois 125th anniversary

Saturday, February 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Visualizing the City of DuBois 150 years ago is difficult to do except through drawings and photographs. But, visualizing activities became much easier in 1997 when video cameras were the popular way of recording events. With the City of DuBois celebrating its... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs House Bills 232, 764, 2143 into law

Saturday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 232, House Bill 764, and House Bill 2143. House Bill 232 amends the Public School Code adding language allowing specific school districts to change their name by a two-thirds vote of the local board of school directors. House Bill 764 provides a... Read More.