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Three 18-year-old men from Clearfield reportedly broke into home to steal guns

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Three 18-year-old men from Clearfield are facing felony charges after they allegedly broke into a home and attempted to steal firearms. Clearfield Borough Police say that Alexander Frantz, Mason Warren, and Clayton Brown reportedly entered an unoccupied home on Woodland Road through... Read More.

Nearly every county in PA will be in green phase by June 26

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf today announced that 12 more counties will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26. These counties include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia... Read More.

Man wronged in past by police saves officer from burning car

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Pennsylvania (AP News) - Making state news, a Pennsylvania man is being credited with saving a Uniontown Police officer’s life after he helped pull him from a burning car Sunday night. The police vehicle started to catch fire after the vehicle had been in a... Read More.

Pennsylvania ranks 20th for overall child well-being

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT®Data Book, released recently by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shows Pennsylvania ranks 20th for overall child well-being. The report is a comprehensive national reviews of child well-being and uses 16 indicators across four domains... Read More.

The Italian Oven will permanently close DuBois location

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – After being a part of the DuBois community for 28 years, The Italian Oven is permanently closing its DuBois location. According to a Facebook post from the company, they say “the impacts of COVID-19 are being felt everywhere” and that they are... Read More.

Wanted man kicks through floor, jumps out window while hiding from police

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – A wanted man caused a scene, injured another person, and damaged a home while police were attempting to arrest him. 33-year-old Joshua Burnside had a warrant for his arrest, and State Police from Punxsutawney found that he was hiding in a crawl... Read More.

Rep. Bryan Cutler elected as new PA Speaker of the House

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A new Speaker of the House has been chosen for Pennsylvania's House of representatives because the current Speaker, Rep. Mike Turzai, is stepping down. Rep. Bryan Cutler, a Republican serving the Lancaster County area, was elected by the House as the new... Read More.

PennDOT driver’s skills test appointment scheduling now open

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you need a drivers license skills test, including motorcycle skills tests, you can now start to schedule appointments online and over the phone again as usual. All customers and accompanying drivers must wear face masks. Examiners are required to wear PPE.... Read More.

Police searching for blue Jeep Liberty that hit mailbox in Sykesville

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA – Be on the lookout for a blue Jeep Liberty that might have been involved in a hit-and-run in Sykesville. State Police in DuBois are investigating a hit-and-run that happened early Saturday morning, around 1:30 a.m., on West Main Street in Sykesville, involving... Read More.

Punxsutawney Festival will still take place, June 27 to July 4

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Although many festivals have been canceled for this summer, the Punxsutawney Chamber wants to make it clear that the Punxsutawney Festival at Barkley Square is still taking place from this Saturday, June 27 until next Saturday, July 4. Be aware, however, the... Read More.

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Three 18-year-old men from Clearfield reportedly broke into home to steal guns

Nearly every county in PA will be in green phase by June 26

Man wronged in past by police saves officer from burning car

Pennsylvania ranks 20th for overall child well-being

The Italian Oven will permanently close DuBois location

Wanted man kicks through floor, jumps out window while hiding from police

Rep. Bryan Cutler elected as new PA Speaker of the House

PennDOT driver’s skills test appointment scheduling now open

Police searching for blue Jeep Liberty that hit mailbox in Sykesville

Punxsutawney Festival will still take place, June 27 to July 4

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