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Clarion County woman scammed out of $5,000 while trying to buy Bitcoin

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Strattanville, PA – A woman was scammed out of $5,000 when she gave money to unknown person, thinking that she was investing in Bitcoin. The 69-year-old Strattanville woman wired $5,000 to the person in January. Later, the unknown suspect was unable to provide any evidence... Read More.

Grassflat couple both facing harassment charges after fight about video

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A Clearfield County couple will face charges for harassment of each other. It started when a 27-year-old Grassflat woman called State Police in Clearfield to report that her husband had taken a video of her that she was concerned about. During the... Read More.

Ridgway home destroyed by fire, two people injured, one severely

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A home in Ridgway burned down on Feb. 3, leaving two people without a home and both of them with injuries, one of them with severe burns. It was around 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 3 when a wood framed home along Montmorenci... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs $900 million in pandemic aid for hospitality, schools, rent, utilities

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signs legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. Both chambers passed the bill unanimously Friday. In addition to... Read More.

Storage unit broken into Oklahoma-Salem Road, tools and bar stools stolen

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA - A storage unit along Oklahoma-Salem Road near Luthersburg was broken into recently, and the thief made off with tools and bar stools. The items in the storage unit on Oklahoma-Salem Road in Brady Township belong to a 41-year-old Pittsburgh man. The unknown... Read More.

Clearfield Police: attempted narcotics theft, multiple accidents, theft from business

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police kept busy with a variety of calls recently, including reports of someone trying to get into a bedroom to get prescription narcotics, multiple traffic hazards and accidents due to the winter weather, and a theft from an East... Read More.

Shenango River is Western PA named 2021 River of the Year

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Winding through Northwestern Pennsylvania, connecting Pymatuning and Shenango lakes with the Beaver River via 82 miles of scenic, peaceful river, the Shenango River has been voted the state’s 2021 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among... Read More.

Treasure Lake Cardboard Sled Derby this Saturday for DuBois YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA – This weekend, it's time to get creative with those big cardboard boxes left over from the Christmas presents! Treasure Lake is once again having a cardboard sled derby, benefiting the DuBois YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Developac Realty. Kids... Read More.

Truck driver who told police he was being chased was actually high on meth

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A frantic truck driver who told police he was being chased by several cars in Clearfield County turned out to be high on meth. On Jan. 27, the Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough Police Departments were called out to find 34-year-old... Read More.

Milk industry bill could allow exemption from winter weather travel ban

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow the dairy industry to be exempt from weather-related commercial truck bans on highways during winter weather. Legislation to ensure the dairy industry can continue to operate as needed during inclement... Read More.