Sigel woman scammed out of $1,700 by fake Apple Cloud phone call

Sigel woman scammed out of $1,700 by fake Apple Cloud phone call

Thursday, September 17 by wcednews

Sigel, PA – A Jefferson County woman was scammed out of $1,700 when a fraudulent caller convinced her that her Apple Cloud Account had been hacked and needed to be upgraded. The 61-year-old woman from Sigel got a call from someone claiming to be from... Read More.

Employee steals $3,000 from Brookville Burger King

Thursday, September 17 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – An employee at the Brookville Burger King is accused of taking $3,000 from the business. Restaurant officials brought evidence to the Brookville Borough Police Department, showing that the employee took the missing cash between Aug. 5 and Sept. 8. The employee hasn't been... Read More.

Gov. Wolf responds to federal ruling that called his actions “unconstitutional”

Wednesday, September 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf responded to the recent federal court ruling regarding the business closure order and the stay at home orders issued in March, which were later suspended, as well as the 25-person indoor and 250-person outdoor gathering limitations. On Monday, his... Read More.

Virtual fun run in memory of Dr. DuGan for Penn Highlands Healthcare

Wednesday, September 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A fun run in memory of a beloved local doctor will have to be held virtually this year. Dr. Gary DuGan passed away unexpectedly at the age of just 57 in April 2017. He had been the Chief Medical Officer for Penn... Read More.

Garage destroyed in Troutville on Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, September 16 by wcednews

Troutville, PA – A garage caught fire in Troutville yesterday afternoon, destroying the structure itself and anything that was stored inside. Brady Township fire crews arrived on scene at the home on Main Street in Troutville just before 3 p.m. yesterday. The owner of the garage... Read More.

Chainsaw, drill, and boots stolen from open garage in Clearfield County

Wednesday, September 16 by wcednews

Goshen Township, PA – Some tools and a pair of boots were stolen from an open garage in Clearfield County recently. It happened at a home along Brown Hollow Road in Goshen Township, just north of Clearfield, sometime between Sept. 8 and Sept. 11. The owner,... Read More.

DuBois resident has concerns about signs encouraging drivers to honk

Wednesday, September 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – After a resident asked for an ordinance to be put in place to not allow any yard signs that ask people to honk in favor of political candidates, the DuBois City Council says they won't put any such ordinance into effect. DuBois... Read More.

Gov. Wolf shutdown orders ruled unconstitutional by federal judge

Tuesday, September 15 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge William Stickman IV, an appointee... Read More.

DuBois Nursing Home reports 53 total positive COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, September 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Nursing Home is is reporting 53 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at their facility, both for residents and staff. In a letter posted to their website, they say they have 34 positive resident cases. The total for staff is 19 so far. This... Read More.

Curwensville man charged in short motorcycle police chase

Tuesday, September 15 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – A short police chase led to a motorcyclist being arrested recently near DuBois. It started during a traffic stop on Oklahoma Salem Road in Sandy Township just before 9 p.m. last Wednesday. A 29-year-old Curwensville man who was operating a 1998 Suzuki... Read More.