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Road resurfacing project will begin early in North Mahoning Twp

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

North Mahoning Township, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the upcoming resurfacing project on US 119 in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County, will begin July 30 and continue through fall 2021. The area is three (3) miles south of Punxsutawney,... Read More.

Fishing license cost will remain same in 2022

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (July 26) – During its quarterly business meeting held in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) gave preliminary approval to a proposal to establish a single, statewide Opening Day of Trout Season beginning annually in 2022. Under the proposed rulemaking which... Read More.

Missing 5-year-old Indiana County boy found dead in pool

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

White Township, PA - A sad ending in the search for a missing non-verbal 5-year-old boy in nearby Indiana County. Lenny Hatinda was found dead in a pool nearby his home. The young boy had wandered away from his home in White Township near Indiana, PA,... Read More.

Clearfield Borough Police help 8-year-old choking on quarter

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police helped a young boy who was choking on a quarter. They found the 8-year-old could partially breathe, and EMS transported the child to the hospital where the quarter was dislodged. Police also responded to reports of someone knocking on... Read More.

Boil water notice for Grant Street, Reynoldsville

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – There was a water line hit on the 600 block of Grant Street in Reynoldsville yesterday. There will be a boil water notice from 600 block to 900 block of Grant Street until further notice. Residents will be notified within 5 days if... Read More.

Punxsy man faces charges for neglecting dog, tethering outside in storm

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – A Punxsutawney man is being charged after his dog was found tied outside during a severe thunderstorm, with injuries and unable to reach food, water, or shelter. 25-year-old Seth Yezierski is facing misdemeanor charges for neglect of animals, plus summary charges for... Read More.

Haz-mat drill at DuBois Airport this Thursday

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA - The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services will be conducting a full scale hazardous materials drill on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the DuBois Regional Airport beginning at 6 p.m. Participants will include local emergency responders as well as Airport staff and... Read More.

Dave Bish Memorial Golf Tournament for Won by One to Jamaica

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Dubois, PA - The Dave Bish Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Won By One to Jamaica will be this Saturday, July 31 at the DuBois Country Club. The cost is $80 per player. It includes cart, door prize ticket, snacks, lunch and a catered dinner. Shot gun... Read More.

Change in traffic pattern on Route 28/322 intersection in Brookville

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – There's a change in the traffic pattern at the PA 28/US 322 intersection in Brookville Borough and Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County. The project has been ongoing, but now the project will affect new areas. The heaviest congestion will be at the... Read More.

Pennsylvania prepares for a safe new school year

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With the first day of the 2021-22 school year approximately one month away, the departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) are offering recommendations to families and schools as they safely prepare for in-person teaching and learning. Vaccination DOH and PDE encourage all eligible students ages 12... Read More.