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Game Commission Howard Nursery seedling sales begin

Saturday, January 15 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - It’s not too early for landowners to begin making plans to improve wildlife habitat this spring and into the future by planting tree and shrub species offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The 2022 seedling order form is available online, and... Read More.

Vehicle restrictions anticipated, avoid unnecessary travel for coming snow storm

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of snowy conditions, cold temperatures and high winds expected across most of the state this weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Additionally, the agencies anticipate... Read More.

Heather Olson sings National Anthem at PA Farm Show today

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A local Curwensville woman is singing the National Anthem at the 2022 PA Farm Show today! 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.

Masks required on public transport, school buses until March 18

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Anyone on public transportation, including kids on school buses, will have to wear masks due to the spread of COVID-19. DuBois Area School District sent out a reminder for families to talk with their students about having to keep their mask on on... Read More.

Rollover crash on I-80 near Clarion injures two people

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – Two people were injured in a rollover crash in Clarion. 49-year-old Arthur Pearsall from Kersey had been driving his Chevy Silverado on I-80 westbound near mile marker 71 Thursday morning around 6:45. He lost control, struck the median on the left ride of... Read More.

Clarion man injured after striking embankment, boulder

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA – A Clarion man was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital after striking an embankment and then a boulder. 21-year-old Riley Slagle had been driving on Route 861 in Madison Township (east of Rimersburg in Clarion County) around 6 p.m. Tuesday. For unknown reasons,... Read More.

PennDOT Driver License Centers closed For MLK Day holiday

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 15, through Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Customers may still obtain a... Read More.

DuBois and Sandy hold first joint consolidation meeting, appoint committees

Thursday, January 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – At the first joint consolidation meeting between the Sandy Township Supervisors and the DuBois City Council, the two municipalities took the first steps to appoint a committee to ease the transition. The members appointed were Edward Walsh, Kevin Salandra, Chris Nasuti, Kris... Read More.

Bob Johnson establishes Penn State DuBois scholarship with $800,000 gift

Thursday, January 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Longtime campus supporter Robert Johnson has committed $800,000 from his future estate to establish the Robert G. Johnson Scholarship at Penn State DuBois. This gift, which will help to cover the cost of higher education for generations of students, has secured a... Read More.

DuBois Drug wins Small Business of Year, Christ the King gets Community Cup

Thursday, January 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The winners have been announced for the upcoming Business Bash! DuBois Drug and Wellness is receiving the 2021 Small Business of the Year award, and Christ the King Manor receives the 2021 Community Cup! Celebrate our Small Business of the Year and... Read More.