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Samaritan’s Purse looking for year-round volunteers

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA - Although the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes won't be filled for several more months, Samaritan's Purse is looking for year-round volunteers from our area. God has uniquely gifted His people to further His kingdom, and various volunteer roles are available... Read More.

Flags half-staff on Saturday for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf ordered all United States and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. A Peace... Read More.

Sandy Twp Detective Fairman gives ride-along to radio station crew

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Thank you to Sandy Township Police Department's Detective Rod Fairman for giving our news director Brittany Madera a ride-along on Wednesday! We're grateful to see up close and personal how officers respond in emergencies. Throughout the ride, Detective Fairman shared his experiences... Read More.

Philipsburg woman loses $1,500 to scam

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Chester Hill Borough, PA - A Philipsburg woman lost $1,500 to a scam when hackers told her she needed to purchase gift cards to get rid of a virus on her computers. The 49-year-old woman told State Police in Clearfield that unknown people gained access... Read More.

PA follows CDC: fully vaccinated people do not need masks

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania is following along with the new CDC recommendations, saying that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or face covering in most situations. PA's Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, however, does say that masking rules are still in effect... Read More.

New Bethlehem house fire being investigated, no injuries

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

New Bethlehem, PA – A Clarion County house fire is still being investigated. A home on Vine Street in New Bethlehem caught fire around 5:30 Thursday morning. The State Police Fire Marshal says the fire appears to have started on the outside of the home. Damage is... Read More.

Overview of four ballot questions for May 18 primary election

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – During the primary election on May 18, you'll see four ballot measures in addition to those regular seats that are up for grabs. Most notably in the ballot measures, voters will decide two constitutional amendments on the governor's emergency powers, which have been... Read More.

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine fully approved for ages 12-15

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health encouraged all COVID-19 vaccine providers to start vaccinating anyone age 12 and over with the Pfizer vaccine as recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s Advisory... Read More.

National EMS Week May 16-22

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – This upcoming week is EMS Week, May 16-22, where we take some time to recognize the many individuals who respond in emergencies and keep us safe when we're injured or ill. No matter if you are an EMT, paramedic, ambulance driver, or... Read More.

Man rams woman’s vehicle, overturns own vehicle, punches victim in head

Thursday, May 13 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield County man is in jail after allegedly getting into a road rage incident, striking a woman's vehicle, and hitting her in the head and face. Lawrence Township Police got a call around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon about someone driving aggressively... Read More.

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Samaritan’s Purse looking for year-round volunteers

Flags half-staff on Saturday for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Sandy Twp Detective Fairman gives ride-along to radio station crew

Philipsburg woman loses $1,500 to scam

PA follows CDC: fully vaccinated people do not need masks

New Bethlehem house fire being investigated, no injuries

Overview of four ballot questions for May 18 primary election

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine fully approved for ages 12-15

National EMS Week May 16-22

Man rams woman’s vehicle, overturns own vehicle, punches victim in head

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