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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.

Brookville man arrested for forging, attempting to cash check

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A Brookville man was arrested for forging a stolen check and attempting to cash it. Brookville Borough Police say the suspect allegedly took a personal check from someone in DuBois, signed it, and attempted to cash the check on Jan. 1 at... Read More.

Spring clean-up garbage collection for City of DuBois residents

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – This upcoming week, Waste Management (formerly Advanced Disposal) customers in the City of DuBois will be able to do some spring cleaning and get rid of large objects. The annual Spring Clean-Up will be Monday, April 12 through Friday, April 16 on... Read More.

Regional COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in State College

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you want the COVID-19 vaccine but have been having trouble getting an appointment, good news! A new Regional Vaccination Clinic (RVC) is opening up in nearby Centre County at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State University's campus. It'll start administering... Read More.

Clearfield County senior centers close again due to COVID-19 rates

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Clearfield County's Centers for Active Living, also known as senior centers, will be closed again due to COVID-19. They had briefly been allowed to reopen, but they will close due to an increase in the rate of COVID-19 in our... Read More.

Check worth $1,375 stolen from Brookville business then cashed

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A check for more than a thousand dollars was stolen from a company in Brookville and later cashed. The check for $1,375.92 was taken from Elite Technologies and Communication in Brookville and cashed back in November 2020. State Police in Punxsutawney... Read More.

Secretary of Ag visits rural vaccine clinics, encourages farmworkers to seize opportunity

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – With all of Pennsylvania's essential agriculture industry now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, agricultural officials are thanking farmers for their hard work during the pandemic and encouraging farmers to trust the science and take the vaccine. *** Gettysburg, PA - With all of Pennsylvania’s essential... Read More.

Vehicle overturned Wednesday morning on Bilger’s Rocks Road

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Bloom Township, PA – A vehicle overturned on Bigler's Rocks Road yesterday morning. Brady Township Fire Company and Company 8 were called to the scene, along with medical crews. There's no official word on any injuries or who was involved. As we wait on more details, we... Read More.

Woman on drugs arrested after carrying crock pot lid as shield, claiming being chased

Wednesday, April 7 by wcednews

Chester Hill Borough, PA – A Clearfield County woman was arrested after causing a scene while carrying a crock pot lid as a shield, holding a bathroom scale, wearing a hard hat, and complaining that people were chasing her. State Police were called to the... Read More.

Lumber history sign unveiled at DuBois City Park

Wednesday, April 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – You'll see a new sign in the DuBois City Park, thanks to The Lumber Heritage Region along with the DuBois Area Historical Society! The new Interpretive Panel commemorates the memory of John DuBois, one of the cities founders and innovator in... Read More.

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

Brookville man arrested for forging, attempting to cash check

Spring clean-up garbage collection for City of DuBois residents

Regional COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in State College

Clearfield County senior centers close again due to COVID-19 rates

Check worth $1,375 stolen from Brookville business then cashed

Secretary of Ag visits rural vaccine clinics, encourages farmworkers to seize opportunity

Vehicle overturned Wednesday morning on Bilger’s Rocks Road

Woman on drugs arrested after carrying crock pot lid as shield, claiming being chased

Lumber history sign unveiled at DuBois City Park

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