Wolf and lawmakers clash over emergency declaration

Wolf and lawmakers clash over emergency declaration

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the GOP-controlled Legislature are heading toward a legal clash over the emergency declaration he issued at the beginning of the pandemic. Lawmakers voted to end it, Wolf insisted he holds veto power and business owners are... Read More.

Rockton man jailed for 100 mph police chase while DUI

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – A Rockton man was jailed for allegedly fleeing from police at more than 100 miles per hour while under the influence of alcohol. State Police in DuBois reportedly saw 55-year-old Jon Weis speeding on Carson Hill Road in Brady Township on... Read More.

Man who left suspicious box at courthouse will be charged

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield Borough Police aren't releasing many details about who left the suspicious box at the Clearfield County Courthouse on Monday, drawing an a bomb squad. However, they do say the man is known to police and charges of facsimile weapons of mass... Read More.

DuBois City Police help man having hallucinations on medication

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Police helped a man who was apparently having hallucinations due to medication. Officers responded to a welfare check of a man on South Brady Street earlier this week. He reported seeing people in his apartment that moved in several months ago,... Read More.

Former House of Reps member for Clarion area, McIlhattan, passes away at 75

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Knox, PA – Fred McIlhattan, who had represented the 63rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (for the Clarion, Armstrong, and Forest County area) from 1997 through 2008, passed away Wednesday morning. He was 75. He suffered a heart attack while riding his bike at... Read More.

PA Senate and House pass resolution to end COVID-19 emergency declaration

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Representatives and State Senate have both passed resolutions to end the COVID-19 emergency declaration for Pennsylvania. The Senate passed it 31-19, and the House passed it 121-81. According to Republican leadership, under the Pennsylvania Constitution (section... Read More.

Two children reportedly physically abused in Punxsutawney area

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – Two children were reportedly abused in the Punxsutawney area, and now a Punxsy couple are being investigated on the charges of assault with a weapon. Between May 12 and 20, 27-year-old Grayce Sutter and 34-year-old Joshua Rebuck are accused of physically... Read More.

Finishing nails thrown into Rimersburg woman’s driveway

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Toby Township, PA – Police are investigating after someone threw 1-inch finishing nails into a driveway in Clarion County. The 44-year-old Rimersburg woman said it happened at the end of last month, May 31. It happened at her home on Cherry Run Road in Toby Township,... Read More.

Preparing for summer weather emergencies while considering COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration is urging the public to consider how COVID-19 could change or alter emergency preparedness plans leading into summer, when we face the threat of severe weather that comes with warmer weather. "The Atlantic hurricane season started just last week... Read More.

PA State Police make statement on racial inequalities and injustice

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are speaking out about the protests against police brutality and racial inequalities. Read the full statement from PSP Colonel Robert Evanchick: Instances of police brutality and misconduct exist in the United States of America. It is the responsibility of the leaders... Read More.