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PennDOT extends deadline for commercial driver licenses to March 31

Thursday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner's permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts. This will be the final extension for the following products' expiration dates: ... Read More.

Clearfield Police: cars stuck because of snow, arguments, impaired people

Thursday, February 25 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough had quite a few incidents police officers responded to recently, many of which were about the storm earlier this week. 1. Police assisted several motorists who had become stuck on the railroad tracks along Williams St during the inclement weather. 2.... Read More.

One person killed and another seriously injured in Big Run crash Monday

Wednesday, February 24 by wcednews

Big Run, PA - One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Big Run on Monday morning, but police have not yet released the identity of who died or what caused the crash. It happened around 10:15 a.m. Monday... Read More.

Personal info might have been hacked after January Clearfield County cyber attack

Wednesday, February 24 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - People associated with Clearfield County and the Clearfield County Courthouse could have been affected by a cyber attack on the county's computer network in January. The county has sent out written notification letters to anyone who might have been affected by... Read More.

Penfield home destroyed in accidental flue fire, no one injured

Wednesday, February 24 by wcednews

Huston Township, PA - An accidental fire caused by a stove's flue pipe destroyed a home in Clearfield County, but thankfully no one was injured. A State Police Fire Marshal was called to investigate after a fire destroyed a ranch-style home on Sportsmans Road in... Read More.

More than 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine given in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, February 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 23, there were 2,830 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 917,848. There are 1,963 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 418 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

Gov. Wolf unveils “Back to Work PA” plan to bolster economy

Wednesday, February 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The COVID-19 global pandemic has significantly affected Pennsylvania workers, businesses and communities. Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing a "Back to Work PA" plan that he says will bolster economic recovery efforts and position Pennsylvania for economic growth. The program would be funded... Read More.

Merle Norman Boutique wins Small Business of Year, Stoltz Family Dealerships wins Community Cup

Tuesday, February 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Congratulations to our newest award winners! The Small Business of the Year Award recipient this year is Merle Norman Boutique. The Community Cup Award this year goes to Stoltz Family Dealerships. Usually this would have been announced at the annual DuBois Chamber Business... Read More.

Car backed into Summit Motel in Ridgway then fled

Tuesday, February 23 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – The Summit Motel in Ridgway was significantly damaged after a car backed into the building then fled. It happened early Saturday morning. The vehicle suspected of causing the damage is described as a silver Chevrolet Lumina, late 90s model, possibly a 1996. It... Read More.

DuBois man involved in police chase also involved in assault, counterfeit bill

Tuesday, February 23 by wcednews

Huston Township, PA – The DuBois man accused of ramming a police vehicle, leading police on a chase, and fleeing into the woods has apparently had multiple other crimes in the weeks before the chase. State Police in DuBois say that 29-year-old Corey Bigelow from... Read More.