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Brookville couple lose nearly $10,000 in fake Publisher’s Clearing House scam

Saturday, December 19 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA - A Brookville couple was scammed out of nearly $10,000 by someone claiming that they had won the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes. A 67-year-old man and 62-year-old woman, both from Brookville, reported the scam to State Police in Punxsutawney on Dec.... Read More.

12-year-old injured in rollover crash in Washington Township

Tuesday, December 15 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA - A 12-year-old girl was injured when a vehicle that had been going too fast for conditions rolled over in Jefferson County. 18-year-old Emily Roush from Reynoldsville had been driving along Copenhaver Road near Alsmith Road in Washington Township, close to Falls... Read More.

Pickup truck catches fire on Route 36, Eldred Township

Saturday, December 12 by wcednews

Eldred Township, PA - A pickup truck caught fire on Route 36 earlier this week, but everyone escaped safely. State Police in Marienville say 30-year-old Johnathan from Sigel had been driving his 2006 Ford F-150 south along Route 36 near Park Road in Eldred Township... Read More.

Ladder, shoes, rope stolen in Big Run

Tuesday, December 8 by wcednews

Big Run, PA – Someone stole construction or repair equipment in Big Run recently. State Police in Punxsutawney say that it happened sometime between Dec. 1 and 7 on Church Street in Big Run Borough. The thief stole a silver 60-foot aluminum extension ladder, red safety... Read More.

81-year-old Big Run man arrested for exposing himself to Walmart employee, DUI

Monday, December 7 by wcednews

Young Township, PA - An elderly Big Run man reportedly exposed himself to an employee in the parking lot of the Punxsutawney Walmart. Court documents show that State Police in Punxsutawney have charged 81-year-old Melvin Johnson of Big Run with misdemeanors for indecent exposure, open... Read More.

Chainsaw, air compressor, hunting items stolen from Summerville garage

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – Tools and hunting gear were stolen from a home in Jefferson County. The Stihl chainsaw, Bostich 6-gallon air compressor, and various camouflage hunting items were taken sometime between Nov. 14 and 30 from a detached garage along West Penn Street in Summerville. If... Read More.

Motorcycle crash takes life of 23-year-old Dayton man

Monday, November 30 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA - Police are now releasing the name of the man who was fatally injured last weekend when his motorcycle ran into a utility pole in Jefferson County. 23-year-old Michael Schrecengost Jr. from Dayton had been riding his Kawasaki ZX636-C along Panic Knoxdale... Read More.

Johnstown woman arrested for yelling about bomb at Jefferson County home

Monday, November 30 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA - A Johnstown woman was arrested for shouting about a bomb at a home in Jefferson County. The unnamed 38-year-old Johnstown woman had been at a home along Route 36 / Highway Barn Road in Bell Township on Nov. 10. She yelled about... Read More.

Battery stolen from riding lawn mower in Jefferson County

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – A battery was stolen out of a riding lawn mower in Jefferson County. It happened at a home along Altman Avenue Extension in Young Township on Nov. 7. A 67-year-old Brookville man is listed as the victim. Police are still investigating. Click Here... Read More.

$10,000 reward for tips about Dave’s Metal Roofing break-in, theft

Friday, November 20 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – There's a big reward being offered for anyone who has information leading to the arrest of the person who stole approximately $200,00 worth of cash and valuables from a roofing company in Jefferson County. Sometime between 2 and 3:30 a.m. on... Read More.

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