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Two Clearfield County fire departments discuss official merger

Wednesday, January 11 by Louise Bennett

RAMEY - The idea of merging the Clearfield County fire departments of Houtzdale and Ramey is still alive. Members of both fire companies met recently for breakfast to discuss possible consolidation and build camaraderie. The two departments agree that joining forces would help establish a more... Read More.

Ten fire departments from Clearfield and Centre counties called to house fire near Karthaus

Friday, January 6 by Louise Bennett

KARTHAUS – Firefighters from 10 different departments in Clearfield and Centre Counties battled a house fire near Karthaus Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported in the blaze, but a dog in the house died. The Pine Glen Fire Chief said flames were shooting from the windows... Read More.

St. Marys and Ridgway Police receive grant for body-worn cameras

Tuesday, December 27 by Louise Bennett

RIDGWAY – Two Elk County police departments have been awarded grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to help purchase body-worn cameras. St. Marys’ City Police is receiving more than $158,000 to help purchase the cameras, plus provide defensive tactics and use of... Read More.

Clearfield and Lawrence Township police departments get prepared to consolidate

Friday, December 23 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Shortly after 2023 begins, a new regional police force will be ready to hit the streets in Clearfield and Lawrence Township. The police departments of the borough and township have been working on completing the process of consolidation during the past nine months. There... Read More.

Jefferson County woman found dead at the scene of house fire

Tuesday, December 20 by Louise Bennett

STUMP CREEK — First responders found an 84-year-old Jefferson County woman dead at the scene of a house fire Friday night. The name of the victim has not yet been officially released. State police are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out at a... Read More.

11-year-old sworn in as honorary officer for 53 police departments

Thursday, December 8 by ABC News

(QUANTICO, Va.) -- An 11-year-old cancer patient was sworn in as an honorary police officer for 53 different police departments at a ceremony held Monday at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's journey to becoming an honorary police officer started several years... Read More.

Clearfield Borough Council approves the establishment of Clearfield Regional Police Commission

Saturday, November 12 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Borough Council has approved and signed the charter agreement and by-laws establishing the Clearfield Regional Police Commission.

Sandy Township Supervisors approve North Point Fire Department’s QRS request

Tuesday, October 4 by Louise Bennett

Sandy Township - At the Sandy Township Supervisors meeting Monday night, the Supervisors unanimously approved North Point Fire Department’s request for Quick Response Service (QRS) status. Having QRS status would allow North Point to be dispatched to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke and... Read More.

Local fire departments receive grant money to help protect against wildfires

Wednesday, September 14 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - More than $762,000 in grant money was awarded to 122 rural fire departments across Pennsylvania Tuesday to help protect communities from wildfires. The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants will be given to local departments in rural areas and communities with a population less than... Read More.

Mike Armanini to work with Ridgway Police and Fire for license plate replacement event

Monday, June 27 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – If you have one of those faded or peeling Pennsylvania license plates you will soon have an opportunity to replace it for free.

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