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NY truck driver charged after striking bridge in Jefferson County

Monday, December 6 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA – A truck driver is being charged for driving while his license was suspended after his truck struck a bridge in Jefferson County. The 38-year-old man from New York state had been driving along Valier Drive on Dec. 1 when he failed... Read More.

Grampian woman pleads guilty in infant’s death

Saturday, December 4 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – A Grampian woman has pleaded guilty to charges related the death of a baby girl in July 2020, though the death itself has been ruled as accidental. 23-year-old Alexa Kephart pleaded guilty to a felony charge of endangering the welfare of children... Read More.

Punxsy woman flown to hospital after crash with tree

Saturday, December 4 by wcednews

Gaskill Township, PA - A passenger was severely injured and had to be flown to a hospital after a vehicle struck a tree in Jefferson County. 66-year-old Robert Henretta from Punxsutawney had been driving on Route 26 in Gaskill Township on Nov. 30. For unknown reasons,... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill for concealed carry with permit

Saturday, December 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf vetoed Senate Bill 565, legislation that would allow anyone who wishes to carry concealed guns able to do so without a background check and permit. Gov. Wolf’s SB 565 veto message: “This legislation, which eliminates the requirement for individuals to obtain a... Read More.

Frozen cauliflower, broccoli tots recalled

Saturday, December 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Two kinds of frozen food products, TJ Farms Select frozen cauliflower and Bird's Eye frozen broccoli tots, are being voluntarily recalled and pulled from store shelves. The frozen cauliflower, 16 ounce bags of TJ Farms Select cauliflower, could potentially be contaminated with Listeria,... Read More.

Voting begins for Pennsylvania’s 2022 River Of The Year

Saturday, December 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to again vote online for the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among four waterways nominated throughout the state. “The value of our waterways has... Read More.

Socks for Seniors collects 578 pairs of socks

Friday, December 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Together with your help, we were able to collect 578 pairs of warm cozy socks for local senior citizens through our Socks for Seniors program with Christ the King Manor! That's an incredible number! Last year, we collected 500 socks. We were... Read More.

Brighten the Night at DuBois City Park tonight at 6:30

Friday, December 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Santa Claus is coming to town, and he'll be in DuBois tonight! Brighten the Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at the DuBois City Memorial Park. Hosted by Downtown DuBois Inc., it is sponsored by Priority First Federal Credit... Read More.

Phoenix Sintered Metals in Brockway gets Governor’s safety award

Friday, December 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Compensation and Insurance Scott G. Weiant presented Phoenix Sintered Metals LLC in Brockway with the Governor's Award for Safety Excellence, highlighting the importance of workplace safety committees. "One of the many ways Phoenix Sintered... Read More.

Hackers spoof Senator Dush’s email address

Friday, December 3 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Senator Cris Dush says internet hackers are spoofing his Senate e-mail address, sending e-mails pretending to be him. These emails then offer a link to collect “exclusive awards” if you click on the link to provide your opinion about a commercial company. Government... Read More.