Police seize $19.6 million in illegal drugs during second quarter of 2021

Police seize $19.6 million in illegal drugs during second quarter of 2021

Thursday, July 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that troopers confiscated $19,601,549 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of 2021. From April 1 through June 30, PSP seized 306 pounds of fentanyl and more than 285 pounds of... Read More.

Department Of Health: 61.3% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older fully vaccinated

Thursday, July 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that as of 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, there were 273 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,214,927. There are 243 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 55 patients are in... Read More.

Eastside Sports Bar collapses, trees downed after heavy storm

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Eastside Sports Bar in DuBois has partially collapsed after the major thunderstorm that rolled through town yesterday afternoon. One side of the building started falling around 6 p.m. Tuesday. The damage caused a gas leak, and people in the area were... Read More.

Clearfield Police: woman struggles with oxygen, lost child, kids throwing rocks

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police assisted a woman who was struggling with her oxygen tank, a child who was lost from their guardian, and reports of kids throwing rocks at road signs near the Clearfield River Walk. *** Read the Clearfield Borough Police reports, released... Read More.

Gov. Wolf joins PSU athletes and lawmakers to celebrate NIL legislation

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

State College, PA - Governor Tom Wolf joined Penn State University (PSU) athletes, university leadership and lawmakers at Beaver Stadium to celebrate the passing of Act 26 of 2021 allowing Pennsylvania collegiate athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The governor was... Read More.

State Police strengthen community engagement, develops public dashboard

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced two new community-based initiatives, the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) and the Community Access to Information Dashboard (CAID). "Pennsylvania State Police personnel are always considering and developing initiatives that will improve... Read More.

Legislation promoting transparency, lobbying disclosure enacted into Law

Wednesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Bill 70 has been enacted, which supporters say will make the budgeting process more transparent, requires more disclosure from lobbyists, and brings Pennsylvania's overtime thresholds in line with federal guidelines. Although it's not an overly flashy act or one that most... Read More.

Two NY men charged for January violent robbery, high-speed chase

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - After a robbery and high-speed chase in Jefferson County in January 2021, two men from New York state have been sentenced to up to about 50 years in prison for the violent crime. Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announces that... Read More.

Annual diaper drive for Catholic Charities

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you are currently pregnant or you have a child under one year old, you automatically qualify for free diapers, with no income guidelines. The Catholic Charities organization wants your generous donations to help make this life-changing program possible. Catholic Charities offers free... Read More.

BB gun damages window in Clarion County

Tuesday, July 13 by wcednews

Salem Township, PA - A home's window was damaged by a BB gun in Clarion County. A 53-year-old Knox woman says someone used a BB gun to shoot through a window of her home on Route 208 in Salem Township around 4:40 p.m. on July... Read More.