iPhone purchased with Clarion County’s woman account

iPhone purchased with Clarion County’s woman account

Saturday, January 22 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA - A thief gained access to an Ebay account and ordered an iPhone on a Clarion County victim's credit card. The victim, a woman from Washington Township, told police that she noticed an unauthorized purchase on her credit card statement from Dec.... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate falls to 5.4 percent in December

Saturday, January 22 by wcednews

Commonwealth continues to regain lost jobs, bounce back from pandemic Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for December 2021. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 5.4 percent... Read More.

Dump truck catches fire in Elk County

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA - A dump truck caught fire in Elk County, and the fire marshal has ruled it as accidental. It happened early Wednesday morning around 5 a.m. as the 1999 Ford F-450 dump trump traveled along the Buena Vista Highway in Jones Township. The... Read More.

Trespassing on property, footprints found leading to windows

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA - Complaints of someone trespassing on private property in Jefferson County led to the discovery of footprints to and from a home's windows and doors. A 22-year-old Valier man asked State Police in Punxsutawney to investigate after he said someone was trespassing... Read More.

Weekly COVID testing required for unvaccinated Penn State students

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

University Park, PA — As previously announced, students who have not shared with the University proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must test weekly for the disease throughout the spring 2022 semester. This includes satellite campuses, like Penn State DuBois. Enrolled students who are... Read More.

$2m in grants to boost sales, production, quality of PA beer, cider, wine

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited proposals for up to $2 million in funding for projects to increase sales, quality and production of Pennsylvania wine, beer and cider. The Department of Agriculture's Wine Marketing and Research Board and Malt and Brewed Beverage Board... Read More.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy accepts applications for first-ever cadet class

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its first-ever cadet class in July 2022. The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility while... Read More.

Blankets of Hope: Friday is last day to donate to blanket drive

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Friday is the final official day for our Blankets of Hope collection drive to help the cold and homeless of our community. Especially with temperatures dropping below 0 during some nights, the bitter January weather can be downright dangerous for those... Read More.

DuBois receives $57.5m loan, $4.4m grant for wastewater treatment

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The City of DuBois will receive state funding for one of 15 projects statewide that improves water quality. It's part of Governor Tom Wolf's commitment to a Lead-Free PA. It invests a total of $168 million for 15 drinking water, wastewater, and... Read More.

Fire prevention grants available for local fire companies

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

Washington DC – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson is urging our local fire companies to apply for grants specifically meant to strengthen fire prevention programs. He says the money is there and the fire companies definitely need it... all they need to do is... Read More.