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Clearfield Police: gift card scam, fake financial planner, teens spitting on windows

Wednesday, March 10 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield Borough Police want to yet again remind everyone that many online scam artists will request payment in gift cards, so you should always be suspicious if someone asks you to pay for something that way, especially if you do not... Read More.

Second vaccine dose for Brockway school staff, parent concerns about snow days

Wednesday, March 10 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - A parent came to the Brockway Area School District board meeting Tuesday to discuss the district’s use of flexible instructional days for snow days. The district has the opportunity to use the system set up for online teaching for COVID to continue... Read More.

Discounted fishing licenses available for non-residents attending PA universities

Wednesday, March 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (March 9) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is excited to announce the availability of a new, discounted fishing license for non-resident students attending Pennsylvania universities. This special license is available to all non-resident students who currently attend an accredited institution of... Read More.

Nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in PA so far; percent positivity decreases to 5.7 percent

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 8, there were 1,658 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 1,518 new cases reported Sunday, March 7, for a two-day total of 3,176 additional positive cases of COVID-19,... Read More.

Invasive Zebra Mussel found in “moss ball” products sold in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is joining fish and wildlife agencies nationwide to alert consumers about aquarium products that may be infested with invasive Zebra Mussels. These products, known as "moss balls," are a popular type of living aquarium plant... Read More.

“Near Completers” program could help people few credits shy of college degree

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Schnecksville, PA – A new program could help people who almost got a college degree but are a few credits short. The "Near Completers" program isn't up and running yet, but it's expected to start operating this fall. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)... Read More.

DuBois Chamber needs reservations for April 29 Business Connections luncheon

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois Chamber members will get the chance to hear directly from new State Rep. Mike Armanini and newly elected Senator Cris Dush at the next Business Connections luncheon! Although it's more than a month away (Thursday, April 29 at the DuBois Country... Read More.

One year ago, PA saw first presumed positive COVID-19 cases

Monday, March 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – One year ago, Pennsylvania had its first presumed positive COVID-19 cases. Gov. Tom Wolf today honored the loss of more than 24,000 Pennsylvanians to the pandemic in the past year and thanked the public for enduring the hardships, caring for one another and... Read More.

Copper wire and brass equipment stolen from construction site in Clarion County

Monday, March 8 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA - Copper wire was stolen, along with brass equipment and other items, from a construction site in Clarion County. In total, the theft is estimated around $4,650. It happened on Feb. 15 at a construction area along Holiday Inn Road in Monroe... Read More.

Teen seriously injured after crashing into utility pole in Elk County

Monday, March 8 by wcednews

Fox Township, PA - A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured after crashing into a pole in Elk County. It happened just before 7:30 a.m. last Wednesday along Old Kersey Road in Fox Township. The 17-year-old boy from Saint Marys lost control of his Chevrolet Cruze on... Read More.

Stories tagged with: local news

Clearfield Police: gift card scam, fake financial planner, teens spitting on windows

Second vaccine dose for Brockway school staff, parent concerns about snow days

Discounted fishing licenses available for non-residents attending PA universities

Nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in PA so far; percent positivity decreases to 5.7 percent

Invasive Zebra Mussel found in “moss ball” products sold in Pennsylvania

“Near Completers” program could help people few credits shy of college degree

DuBois Chamber needs reservations for April 29 Business Connections luncheon

One year ago, PA saw first presumed positive COVID-19 cases

Copper wire and brass equipment stolen from construction site in Clarion County

Teen seriously injured after crashing into utility pole in Elk County

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