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Pennsylvania officials clarify that students will need to wear masks in school

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania health officials are clarifying that students will need to wear masks in school, except in specific circumstances. Read the full list of frequently asked questions. Frequently Asked Questions regarding face masks in schools in Pennsylvania: When does my child have to wear... Read More.

14-year-old Big Run boy accidentally shot, not life-threatening

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Big Run, PA – A teen boy was accidentally shot recently in Jefferson County, but fortunately it was not life-threatening. State Police in Punxsutawney say a 14-year-old boy from Big Run was accidentally shot in the 400 block of Union Street in Big Run on... Read More.

Fight at St. Charles Cafe in Clearfield, police looking for more info

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – If you saw a fight that broke out in Clearfield on Tuesday night, police want to hear from you. The St. Charles Cafe in Clearfield had a disturbance around 6:30 Tuesday night that started inside the restaurant and ended outside, where one... Read More.

Smokey Bear cutout sign stolen from Game Lands 44 in Ridgway

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – A Smokey Bear cutout sign was stolen in Elk County. The Smokey Bear silhouette had been attached to a fire danger sign in Ridgway Township, along Route 219 near Rocky Top Road in Game Lands 44. Police say it was reported as missing... Read More.

Police training and background check bills now awaiting Gov. Wolf’s signature

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The bipartisan path to grow the relationships among residents and the officers sworn to protect and serve them now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature to become law, after the legislation was signed in the House by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). “I am... Read More.

Firearm found in Rockton along Route 322

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A firearm was found recently in Rockton, but police don't say what kind of gun it is or if they have any leads on who it belongs to. The firearm was found along Route 322 in Rockton around 6 p.m. Monday. It... Read More.

Hot temps this week: Safety tips for handling heat wave

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Temperatures throughout this week could get into the 90s, meaning that you’re more at risk for things like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Be careful about how much time you're spending outdoors and in the sun. Be sure to take frequent breaks inside,... Read More.

RV overturned, brush fire ignited on I-80 in Clearfield County

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – An RV overturned on Interstate 80 recently, followed shortly afterward by a brush fire in the same area. Lawrence Township firefighters say that a pickup hauling a camper overturned near mile marker 120 on I-80 westbound around 5 p.m. Monday. When they... Read More.

CCAAA gets generous donation from Home Helpers for Village of Hope

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging got a generous donation from a home health care company, helping to eventually make the Village of Hope intergenerational dementia-friendly community a reality! Ann Knab, with Home Helpers of Central PA, located in Hollidaysburg, presented the... Read More.

$5.7 million of cocaine, heroin seized in second quarter of 2020 by PA State Police

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $5,723,823 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of 2020. From April 1 through June 30, state police seized nearly 47 of pounds heroin and fentanyl, with a... Read More.

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Pennsylvania officials clarify that students will need to wear masks in school

14-year-old Big Run boy accidentally shot, not life-threatening

Fight at St. Charles Cafe in Clearfield, police looking for more info

Smokey Bear cutout sign stolen from Game Lands 44 in Ridgway

Police training and background check bills now awaiting Gov. Wolf’s signature

Firearm found in Rockton along Route 322

Hot temps this week: Safety tips for handling heat wave

RV overturned, brush fire ignited on I-80 in Clearfield County

CCAAA gets generous donation from Home Helpers for Village of Hope

$5.7 million of cocaine, heroin seized in second quarter of 2020 by PA State Police

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