Statewide meth ring busted in Altoona, 32 arrested in Operation Ice Breaker

Statewide meth ring busted in Altoona, 32 arrested in Operation Ice Breaker

Friday, February 7 by wcednews

Altoona, PA - Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the arrest of 32 individuals for the sale and distribution of methamphetamine in Blair County. This law enforcement action is the result of wiretaps and a year-long grand jury investigation into a drug trafficking network between... Read More.

New report recommends increasing PA dog license fees

Friday, February 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) - A new report recommends Pennsylvania's Legislature increase licensing fees and take other steps to put the state Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement on more sound financial footing. The report released Thursday by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says the agency could run... Read More.

USA Softball will come to Heindl Field in DuBois this June

Thursday, February 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — The USA Softball Women's National Team will come to Heindl Field in DuBois as part of their nationwide tour this June. DuBois becomes the latest tour stop announced for the “Stand Beside Her” tour, presented by Major League Baseball (MLB). Featuring the... Read More.

CCAAA looking for photos of antique cars for their 2021 lottery calendar

Thursday, February 6 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - Do you have an antique car with a scenic photo of Clearfield County behind it that you would like to share with others? The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is looking for digital photos to feature in their... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: multiple minor crashes, theft from Walmart, hitchhiking

Thursday, February 6 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police say they handled multiple minor car crashes recently, along with a theft from Walmart and concerns about a man who was hitchhiking on Rich Highway. January 31, 2020 A vehicle driven by a 56-year-old Sykesville man failed to stop... Read More.

PA officials warns drones could pose danger in emergency situations

Thursday, February 6 by wcednews

Hershey, PA – As the popularity of drones continues to increase across the country, the Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf highlighted the danger these unmanned aircraft can pose to helicopters in emergency situations. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are more than 1.5 million... Read More.

Gov. Wolf plans to veto natural gas manufacturing tax credit

Thursday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor is threatening to veto a bill that would provide millions in tax breaks for new construction of facilities to use natural gas extracted in the state to make fertilizer and other chemicals. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's spokesman said Wednesday... Read More.

PA Governor’s budget proposal pushes for aid for schools, college debt

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As part of his new state budget proposal, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he wants to create a major new program for college scholarships, require public schools to provide full-day kindergarten, and pump $1 billion into cleaning up lead and... Read More.

Trailer destroyed by fire in Bradford Township, Clearfield County

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – Tuesday evening, while firefighters in Lawrence Township were already gathered to do some in-house training, concerned citizens reported smoke and flames coming from a trailer on Doc Welker Road, Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Crews were able to be on scene within... Read More.

La Jose man lost $500 in gift cards to scam artist

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

La Jose, PA – A Clearfield County man was scammed out of $500 when he sent gift cards to an unknown person who contacted him online. The 65-year-old La Jose man was convinced by the scam artist on Feb. 3 to send $500 in eBay... Read More.