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24-year-old West Decatur man killed in crash, investigation ongoing

Monday, November 9 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – A Clearfield County man was killed in a fatal crash late Friday night, but details are still limited on exactly what happened. 24-year-old Travis Straw from West Decatur is listed as the victim. State Police from Clearfield say they were called the... Read More.

DuBois man used drug-free urine to try to pass drug test

Saturday, October 31 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - State Police say an unnamed 27-year-old DuBois man attempted to use drug-free urine to pass a drug test at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The man met with his probation officer on Oct. 15 at the courthouse for the drug test. Police say the... Read More.

Penn Highlands gets $500,000 for behavioral health hospital facility

Friday, October 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (October 29, 2020) — This month, the City of DuBois was awarded $500,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for updates to the Behavioral Health hospital at Penn Highlands DuBois. The project will construct a standalone behavioral health hospital as part of... Read More.

Get rid of unwanted prescriptions so they don’t end up in wrong hands

Monday, October 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Over the weekend for the 19th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Governor Tom Wolf and the Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Health (DOH) encouraged all Pennsylvanians to drop off any medications that they no longer use, so those... Read More.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones: topics and speakers announced for meetings

Saturday, October 24 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Is a loved one struggling with drug addiction? If you are the partner, parent or adult child of someone with Substance Use Disorder, please know that you are not alone. You are welcome to be a part of the Parents of Addicted Loved... Read More.

Four PA State Troopers earn the Governor’s Awards for Excellence

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Four Pennsylvania State Troopers will be recognized by Governor Tom Wolf for individual and group actions that prevented injury or loss of life and improved the quality of life of Pennsylvanians. The men are among 49 employees from nine agencies who... Read More.

Once again, Wolf and Fetterman push for cannabis legalization

Friday, September 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Once again, Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman are calling for the legislature to consider the legalization of adult recreational cannabis. Wolf says the tax revenue from cannabis sales would be set aside, providing relief funds to small businesses affected... Read More.

DuBois Police: woman unhappy with drug deal, parked car hits house

Tuesday, September 1 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Police have kept busy with a wide variety of incidents recently. The reports contain things like the following: a trespassing incident that turned out to be a man trying to take photos of what he said were poor living conditions ... Read More.

Drugs found in 1-year-old boy’s urine at Punxsutawney Hospital

Monday, August 31 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – A baby's urine tested positive for drugs recently. State Police from Punxsutawney were called to the Punxsutawney Hospital on Aug. 25 for reports of a 1-year-old baby boy from Anita whose urine had traces of drugs. Police do not elaborate on what... Read More.

Major methamphetamine bust in Jefferson County

Friday, August 21 by wcednews

Brookville Borough, PA – Charges have been filed and others are still on the way for a major methamphetamine bust in Jefferson County. Although the actual investigation and controlled purchases happened in March, police say they weren't able to announce it until now for safety... Read More.

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