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Rep. Borowicz proposes no sales tax on firearms and ammunition

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A state representative is proposing to eliminate sales tax and additional ATF and local taxes on firearms and ammunition. To be clear, this is only just a memo at this point... Rep. Borowicz is still only seeking out support for this legislation,... Read More.

Man accidentally shoots his hand while cleaning firearm

Thursday, April 22 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A Clearfield County man accidentally shot himself in the hand while cleaning his firearm. As is always the case when a hospital receives a gunshot patient, Penn Highlands contacted police about an unnamed Union Township man who had shot himself in the... Read More.

30-year-old Ridgway man accused of shooting gun at people, stealing vehicle

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A Ridgway man is accused of stealing a vehicle then using a gun during a domestic dispute. State Police in Ridgway were called out to a home on Montmorenci Road in Ridgway early Saturday morning, just before 1 a.m. Prior to the troopers'... Read More.

PA’s firearm background check system experiences record volume for third consecutive quarter

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Yet again, more people than ever are applying to be able to carry firearms. Another record number of background checks were done in the first quarter of 2021. *** Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) set... Read More.

.22 pistol worth $1,200 missing in Clearfield County, possibly since 1993

Saturday, March 27 by wcednews

Westover Borough, PA - A Smith and Wesson .22 caliber pistol worth $1,200 went missing in Clearfield County, possibly anytime during the last 28 years. The owner of the gun reported the missing firearm to police as you should anytime you realize a weapon is... Read More.

Police warn to remove firearms from vehicles, lock doors

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – Police are warning you to remove your firearms from any vehicles and always lock your car doors after a string of vehicle break-ins in Clearfield County. Lawrence Township Police say that multiple vehicles were broken into overnight on March 16 in... Read More.

PennDOT excavator windows shot, causing $1,500 of damage

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – The windows were shot out of an excavator vehicle owned by PennDOT, causing $1,500 worth of damage. It happened at the PennDOT facility along Interstate 80 westbound in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, sometime between Jan. 22 and 25. The unknown suspect shot... Read More.

.22 pistol stolen near Luthersburg, later returned

Monday, January 25 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – Someone stole a .22 caliber pistol near Luthersburg but later returned it. The 22-year-old victim from Luthersburg says someone stole her pink .22 caliber Sig Sauer Mosquito pistol worth about $325, likely on Dec. 29. A suspect was determined, but shortly afterward... Read More.

Pistol found in Young Township, returned to owner

Saturday, January 23 by wcednews

Young Township, PA - A pistol was found in the middle of Route 436 and South Main Street in Young Township, and it was able to be returned to the rightful owner. After someone turned in the gun, the owner came to the Punxsutawney State... Read More.

Man found sleeping in vehicle in Clearfield, with stolen handgun and impaired

Friday, January 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A man was found with a stolen gun while passed out in a vehicle that didn't belong to him in Clearfield. Clearfield Borough Police say they were called out to Clearfield Street on Monday, Jan. 18 for reports of a man asleep... Read More.

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