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House fire along Route 322 near Reynoldsville

Tuesday, November 16 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – Fire crews battled another fire overnight last night in Jefferson County, along Route 322 close to Reynoldsville. Although details are limited, we know that a home caught fire and multiple fire crews were on scene around 2 a.m. Route 322 was briefly closed... Read More.

$6,000 paid for HVAC work in Reynoldsville but never completed

Tuesday, November 16 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – A victim paid $6,000 for HVAC work earlier this year, but the work was never completed. State Police in DuBois received a report from the victim on Nov. 9, who say they had paid for work at their home on Bell Street... Read More.

Snow Squall Awareness Week: what to do if driving in snow squall

Tuesday, November 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although it's early in the season, state officials are already reminding us how to drive... or rather avoid driving.... in snow squalls. We just got our first real look at some wintry weather over the weekend and on Monday, and this... Read More.

Thomas Glasl named as new Goodwill president and CEO

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA - Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania has named Thomas Glasl as the new president and CEO of the company, replacing the recently retired Ray Donati. Glasl had been the Chief Operating Officer of our local Goodwill since 2020, and before that... Read More.

Brookville head-on crash, Ohio man speeding, driving without license

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – More details are emerging on the head-on crash in Brookville that happened late last month, which led to the arrest of an Ohio man. 20-year-old Zachary Herman from Vanwert, Ohio, was charged with accidents involving injury while not licensed, driving while his... Read More.

Electric box, pipe damaged in Ridgway

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – Someone ran over an electric box and pipe early Sunday morning in Elk County. State Police say it happened sometime early Sunday at a private property on Maryland Lane in Ridgway. The unknown suspected damaged an electrical box and a pipe by running... Read More.

PA health officials discuss COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 5 to 11

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson led a discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine available for children ages 5 through 11. The event, entitled Vax Facts: Facts About Pediatric Vaccines, is the latest in a series aimed at providing... Read More.

Phased ban of invasive Japanese Barberry plant in PA

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA Department of Agriculture added Japanese Barberry, or Berberis thunbergii, to a list of noxious weeds — plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state. The popular, non-native, ornamental shrub forms dense, prickly thickets that crowd out plants and disrupt... Read More.

Volunteers needed to “Pick Up Pennsylvania”

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourage Pennsylvanians to volunteer for “Pick Up Pennsylvania,” a statewide campaign of fall litter cleanups to benefit streams, rivers, and lakes, now through November 30. Volunteer groups who participate in... Read More.

Monday is deadline for coupons for Shop Small Saturday bag

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Shop Small Saturday is November 27th! The Greater DuBois Chamber is partnering with Downtown DuBois, Inc. to hand out bags filled with coupons and information about our local businesses. If you would like to promote your business in these bags, drop off flyers or... Read More.