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Vehicle strikes business sign, stairs in Snyder Township

Wednesday, December 22 by wcednews

Snyder Township, PA – An unknown vehicle struck a business sign and wooden stairs in Jefferson County. It happened around 9 p.m. Sunday on Game School Road in Snyder Township. The suspect left the road, went down an embankment, hit a set of in-ground wooden stairs,... Read More.

Callery pear, AKA Bradford Pear, added to PA banned plants

Wednesday, December 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA Department of Agriculture added Callery pear, or Pyrus calleryana, commonly called Bradford Pear to a list of noxious weeds — plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state. The popular, non-native, flowering fruit tree naturalizes, spreading from planted... Read More.

Hit-and-run damages yard and porch in Reynoldsville

Wednesday, December 22 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – A hit-and-run case happened early Sunday morning around 2:40 a.m. on Worth Street in Reynoldsville. A vehicle left the road for unknown reasons, went through a front yard, and then struck a home's front porch. They then fled the scene. If you know anything... Read More.

Downtown DuBois receives $50,000 in facade improvement grant funding

Tuesday, December 21 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – $6 million has been given to 34 projects throughout our state, including $50,000 that will go towards the Downtown DuBois façade improvement program. The money comes from the statewide Keystone Communities Program grants, which offers money to strengthen towns by funding projects for... Read More.

Unknown vehicle strikes Amish buggy, no injuries

Tuesday, December 21 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – Someone struck an Amish buggy on Route 119 near Stump Creek recently. The vehicle, simply described as an unknown Ford, had been trying to pass two or three vehicles, including the buggy, on Dec. 16. The vehicle cut back into the lane... Read More.

Large amount of money found in Punxsy Walmart parking lot

Tuesday, December 21 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – A large amount of money was found in the parking lot of the Punxsutawney Walmart. It was found on Dec. 17. Anyone who believes that they were they one who lost the cash will need to contact State Police in Punxsutawney and... Read More.

Bobcats, fishers, and otters needed for study by Game Commission

Tuesday, December 21 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania’s furtakers will play a critical role in a study to determine the extent to which mouse and rat poisons might be affecting the state’s bobcats, fishers and otters. Hunters and trappers are being asked to participate in the study by submitting carcasses... Read More.

Few details on Carson Hill Rd crash with tree

Tuesday, December 21 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – Few details are available about a crash on Carson Hill Road on Sunday. The driver, who police do not identify, lost control at the intersection of Carson Hill Road and Hemlock Road in Brady Township around 8:20 Sunday evening. He drove his... Read More.

Heather Olson will sing National Anthem Jan. 14 at 2022 PA Farm Show

Monday, December 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A local Curwensville woman will be one of the singers at the 2022 PA Farm Show! In the Oh Say Can You Sing? Contest this year, singers who garnered the most social media votes were each given a day to start off... Read More.

Penn State could adjust spring semester on main campus

Monday, December 20 by wcednews

University Park, PA – Penn State warns that, depending on how COVID-19 cases are, the spring semester on main campus could start remotely. However, the satellite campuses (such as Penn State DuBois) are expected to start in-person this spring. *** University Park, PA — Penn State plans to... Read More.