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Pennsylvania ranks 20th for overall child well-being

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT®Data Book, released recently by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shows Pennsylvania ranks 20th for overall child well-being. The report is a comprehensive national reviews of child well-being and uses 16 indicators across four domains... Read More.

Relatives as Parents Program for people caring for related children

Monday, June 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Do you find yourself taking care of a child you're related to, but who is not your own son or daughter? There is a support group of people who know our situation and how tough it can be sometimes. It's called the Relatives... Read More.

$157.5 million in funding to help PA schools reopen safely, sanitize

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania is offering $157.5 million in funding to help school in our state be able to reopen safely, meet the necessary safety standards, and sanitize their classrooms and buildings. Governor Tom Wolf announced that The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within... Read More.

7-year-old Lyndsay Fox gets room makeover from Make-A-Wish

Monday, June 15 by wcednews

Big Run, PA - Friday was a big day for a little girl from Big Run who is battling a rare type of cancer, LCH... Lyndsay Fox, a bright 7-year-old girl with a lot of personality, finally got her wish through Make-A-Wish! Originally the family... Read More.

DuBois Public Library will reopen with limited operations this Monday

Friday, June 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Starting this Monday, June 15, the DuBois Public Library will be open on a limited basis! They'll be open fewer hours with some modifications. You can still check out books and audiobooks. Limited use of the computers is allowed (up to 30... 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.

Department of Health warns of scam targeting WIC recipients

Thursday, June 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health warned Pennsylvania’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants of potential scams and cautioned them not to disclose their personal information without verifying the identity of the caller. Although WIC clinics do perform... Read More.

First Class Children’s Foundation school supplies drive today

Sunday, May 31 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Enjoy the sunshine today and help collect school supplies for local kids! First Class Children's Foundation has partnered with Murrays Ford Lincoln and Bucks Pizza of DuBois for a "Fill Up The Truck" event to help us gather school supplies for our... Read More.

31-year-old Jefferson County man accused of sexually assault four children

Friday, May 22 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A Jefferson County man is in jail after being accused of sexually assaulting four juveniles over multiple years. According to court documents, the charges against 31-year-old Andrew Ryan Powell came on Wednesday when Brookville Borough Police were called to Euclid Avenue for... Read More.

Clearfield Police: lost child, kids throwing rocks, man damages vehicle

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Police in Clearfield Borough handled a couple of cases involving children, one in which a child was found wandering around outside. A good Samaritan and police officers were able to quickly find that child's mother. In another case, there were reports... Read More.

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