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Clearfield Police: help with Crisis Hotline, reported scam, missing package

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Here's more proof that police do more than just respond to crimes and make arrests... Police in Clearfield were able to help someone who was trying to call the Crisis Hotline but couldn't because of phone issues. Clearfield Borough Police officers were... Read More.

Tips for avoiding food poisoning at Super Bowl parties

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The National Retail Federation predicts American will spend about $15 billion on Super Bowl stuff this year, including a lot of food. They estimate we'll eat about 1.5 billion chicken wings served at parties in 43 million homes across the nation. However,... Read More.

Two dogs died in house fire on Spring Ave, DuBois

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Although no humans were injured, two dogs reportedly were killed in a house fire yesterday afternoon in DuBois. The fire started in the kitchen of a home along Spring Avenue around 2 p.m. Tuesday. No one was inside during the fire. No official cause... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man locked in closet in DuBois Mall, driver stuck in medium

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Sandy Township Police say they responded to some minor incidents recently, including a driver from Houtzdale who got his vehicle stuck in the median near the Falls Creek Sheetz, a DuBois Mall employee who called for help after he mistakenly... Read More.

Gov. Wolf once again proposes minimum wage increase to $12 an hour

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Once again, Governor Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15. Later this week, the governor’s plan to extend overtime pay eligibility to 82,000 more workers will be considered by... Read More.

Human trafficking awareness event in Reynoldsville this Thursday

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – In Reynoldsville this Thursday, Jan. 30, a sexual assault and rape crisis center is holding an awareness event to educate people on human trafficking and modern-day slavery. PASSAGEs is inviting everyone for an open discussion at the Reynoldsville Fire Hall this Thursday... Read More.

45 people, including 2 in our area, charged in statewide welfare fraud investigation

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Two women in our area, one from Clarion County and another from Jefferson County, were charged in a statewide welfare fraud investigation. The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 45 individuals during the month of December 2019.... Read More.

City of DuBois computer systems attacked by cyber criminals

Tuesday, January 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The City of DuBois has been attacked by cyber criminals who have disabled the computer systems, say city officials. This affects just government computers operated by the City of DuBois, not computers owned by residents. "Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are... Read More.

Lisa Labrasca Becker will run for 75th District House of Representatives

Tuesday, January 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois City Treasurer, Lisa Labrasca Becker, announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the 75th District. The seat is currently held by Representative Matt Gabler, who recently announced he would not be seeking reelection. Becker is the founder and... Read More.

Argument about meth use and PB&J sandwich in Falls Creek

Tuesday, January 28 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA – There was a fight in Falls Creek about meth and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. State Police in DuBois say they were called out to a home on Main Street in Falls Creek on Saturday around 2:30 p.m. 34-year-old Corey Loney... Read More.