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Roads and agriculture: PA talks importance of rural roadways

Wednesday, October 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – How are agriculture and transportation related? Pennsylvania official took a moment to remind the public about how important smaller, more rural roads are, especially since they are frequently used by farmers and other agriculture-related motorists. The secretaries from the state Departments of... Read More.

Cabin destroyed in fire near Old Erie Pike

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A cabin near Clearfield was destroyed in a fire over the weekend. It happened just off of Old Erie Pike near Scribbers Road in Lawrence Township early Sunday morning. The fire was difficult to battle because the larger firetrucks were unable to... Read More.

Man suffers fatal heart attack while driving in Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA – A man suffered a fatal heart attack while driving in Jefferson County, causing his pickup truck to go off the road. The 64-year-old man remains unnamed at this time until his next of kin can be notified. State Police say he suffered... Read More.

Brick falls off pickup truck, damages tractor-trailer on I-80

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A brick fell from the back of a truck, striking another vehicle but thankfully not injuring anyone. A Ram 2500 pickup truck had been carrying bricks on Oct. 23 while traveling through Union Township, Jefferson County, on Interstate 80 near mile... Read More.

Pennsylvania addresses bus driver shortage, encourages drivers to apply

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - PennDOT Deputy Secretary Kurt Myers and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega joined the Pennsylvania School Bus Association to encourage interested individuals to obtain Commercial Driver's License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania. "We want to do our... Read More.

Mail ballot voters encouraged to hand-deliver ballots immediately

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid encouraged Pennsylvanians voting by mail ballot in the Nov. 2 election to hand-deliver their ballots to their county election office, drop box or other designated location as soon as possible. "It's time to return your mail ballot to... Read More.

Clearfield man arrested for allegedly shooting wife multiple times

Monday, October 25 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A 68-year-old Clearfield man is now facing charges after allegedly shooting his wife several times. Willard Nimrod Fyock was arrested by Lawrence Township Police on Friday after officers received a report by a 55-year-old female victim accusing him of having shot... Read More.

Congressman Thompson released from Walter Reed after COVID-19

Monday, October 25 by wcednews

Washington DC - Congress member Glenn "GT" Thompson was released from Walter Reed National Military Center Friday evening after receiving outpatient treatment for COVID-19 and has returned to his home in Pennsylvania to recover. He thanks the Attending Physician at the U.S. Capitol along with... Read More.

Punxsy man’s vehicle damaged by group of people in Big Run

Monday, October 25 by wcednews

Big Run, PA – A Punxsutawney man says a group of people threatened him, stopped him from going through an intersection in Jefferson County, and struck his vehicle, causing damage to the window. State Police are investigating the incident, which reportedly happened at the intersection... Read More.

Gov. Wolf outlines plan to improve worker pay, sick leave, protections

Monday, October 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he's focusing on worker-centered improvements, giving an executive order for adding sick leave benefits to criteria used when awarding public funding to private businesses and contractors. He says it's part of bouncing back from labor shortages and... Read More.