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One teen in viral deer abuse video receives 2 years probation, fines

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – One of the teens who recorded a viral video of themselves kicking and abusing a deer has been sentenced, although the punishment was not as harsh as initially expected. Last Wednesday, May 6, Alex Smith entered a negotiated plea of guilty... Read More.

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is attacking elected officials making plans to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders as cowards deserting the pandemic battlefield. Wolf threatened Monday to block aid to rebellious counties in an escalating political fight over his administration’s... Read More.

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Republican leaders issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s comments on reopening efforts across Pennsylvania today: “Name calling is beneath the dignity of the office of the governor. “Millions of Pennsylvanians are unemployed, millions more have children who are... Read More.

Chain saw stolen from locked shed in Burnside Township

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Burnside Township, PA - A chain saw was stolen from a Clearfield County man's shed, damaging the shed door and window in the process. Sometime either late last Thursday or early Friday, someone broke into a locked 14 by 28 foot shed on Westover Road... Read More.

Roadwork begins on Route 36 in Bell Township

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – PennDOT District 10 began a roadway improvement project, weather permitting, on Monday, May 11, on PA Route 36 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, continuing into Indiana County and Jefferson County. This work will include patching of the roadway and overlay, updates... Read More.

PennDOT reopens indoor facilities at three more rest areas

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reopening indoor facilities at three additional rest areas statewide. PennDOT’s rest areas were temporarily closed statewide on March 17 in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19 to ensure that proper safety and... Read More.

Bilger’s Rocks Park vandalized and damaged

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A beloved park and natural landmark was severely damaged recently. According to the Bilger's Rocks Facebook page, “Someone broke into a donation box, tried to burn a live tree, burnt a picnic table, broke the s hook on a swing set... Read More.

J.C. Penney reportedly planning to close 200 stores nationwide

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

Plano, TX – J.C. Penney is reportedly likely to file for bankruptcy soon and start plans to close 200 stores nationwide, perhaps as early as this week, as the company is currently $4 billion in debt. J.C. Penney has nearly 850 stores right now, including... Read More.

Paving project begins on Route 219, near I-80 DuBois-Brockway interchange

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Expect some minor traffic delays as a paving project begins in Sandy Township, on Route 219 near the exit 97/DuBois-Brockway I-80 interchange. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that milling and paving operations are set to begin Monday, May... Read More.

Clearfield and Punxsy Driver License Centers open on limited basis

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that beginning May 9, 2020, additional Driver License and Photo License Centers in yellow phase counties will reopen, adhering to restrictions on work and social interaction set by Governor Tom Wolf and the... Read More.

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One teen in viral deer abuse video receives 2 years probation, fines

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

Chain saw stolen from locked shed in Burnside Township

Roadwork begins on Route 36 in Bell Township

PennDOT reopens indoor facilities at three more rest areas

Bilger’s Rocks Park vandalized and damaged

J.C. Penney reportedly planning to close 200 stores nationwide

Paving project begins on Route 219, near I-80 DuBois-Brockway interchange

Clearfield and Punxsy Driver License Centers open on limited basis

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