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Osceola Mills woman loses $210 to Publisher’s Clearing House scam

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Decatur Township, PA – A Clearfield County woman was scammed out of $210 by someone claiming to be from Publisher's Clearing House. The 67-year-old Osceola Mills woman told police that she got several phone calls on Jan. 11 from someone saying that she had won... Read More.

Two cell phones stolen and found in Jefferson County

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – After a man stole two cell phones in Jefferson County, police were able to find the thief and locate not just the phones, but other stolen items. The two cell phones, a iPhone 10R worth $1,000 and an iPhone 7 worth... Read More.

Additional 1,000 PA National Guard members activated to support Washington D.C.

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is doubling the number of National Guard members it’s sending to help secure Washington after the riot last week at the U.S. Capitol. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday he's sending about 1,000 more to help with the inauguration of Democrat... Read More.

PA State Senator Dave Arnold passed away Sunday; flags to fly at half-staff

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — A Pennsylvania state senator stricken with brain cancer has died. Republican Sen. Dave Arnold of Lebanon County died Sunday at home with his wife and daughter by his side, his family said in a statement. Arnold was 49. After serving 14 years... Read More.

$2.2 billion in COVID-19 funds help K-12 schools improve services to students

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating $2.2 billion in federal stimulus funds to K-12 school districts and charter schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to support food programs, technological improvements and other education services. “All schools have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and... Read More.

15-year-old girl missing from Falls Creek after running away

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA - A 15-year-old girl is missing from Falls Creek after running away from home. The teen ran away from her home on Short Street in Falls Creek on Jan. 13, but the police report was issued Friday afternoon. The 15-year-old teen is described... Read More.

Clearfield County man steals $1,112 worth of items from Walmart, Ollie’s, Rural King

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - A Clearfield County man allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of items from Walmart, Rural King, and Ollies, which was later found in his backpack. Staff at the Clearfield Walmart had turned over to police a backpack and shopping bag they... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: boat scam, crash with tractor-trailer, wallet stolen at Walmart

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police got a report from a 69-year-old Treasure Lake man who had lost money after falling victim to a phone scam involving the purchase of a boat. Also within the past few days in Sandy Township, an 85-year-old... Read More.

Pennsylvania allows pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccine

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pharmacists who are licensed by the Department of State will now be able to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines without a physician's order when vaccines are available to the public. Vaccines are not widely available yet. *** Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr.... Read More.

PA assembles task force against financial exploitation of older adults

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A new task force against the financial exploitation of older adults has been assembled in Pennsylvania. In a preliminary study done about financial scams and exploitation of the elderly, it was reported that the average victim was female, around 79 years old,... Read More.

Osceola Mills woman loses $210 to Publisher’s Clearing House scam

Osceola Mills woman loses $210 to Publisher’s Clearing House scam

Two cell phones stolen and found in Jefferson County

Additional 1,000 PA National Guard members activated to support Washington D.C.

PA State Senator Dave Arnold passed away Sunday; flags to fly at half-staff

$2.2 billion in COVID-19 funds help K-12 schools improve services to students

15-year-old girl missing from Falls Creek after running away

Clearfield County man steals $1,112 worth of items from Walmart, Ollie’s, Rural King

Sandy Twp Police: boat scam, crash with tractor-trailer, wallet stolen at Walmart

Pennsylvania allows pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccine

PA assembles task force against financial exploitation of older adults

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