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Sandy Twp swears in Mark Sullivan and Barry Abbott

Thursday, January 6 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Like many other townships and boroughs, the Sandy Township board of supervisors spent their first meeting of the year swearing in their members and reorganizing. Mark Sullivan was re-elected and Barry Abbott was newly elected in November, and both were sworn... Read More.

Deadline Jan. 15 for healthcare through Pennie.com

Thursday, January 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you're uninsured and want to sign up for the state-based health insurance, the deadline is quickly approaching for 2022 health care coverage through Pennie. Pennsylvanians have until January 15, to enroll in health care coverage beginning February 1. Visit pennie.com if... Read More.

Brockway swears in council, Hrinya starts 6th term as mayor

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway Mayor Bill Hrinya started his 29th year in civil service in Brockway by swearing in some familiar faces. Hrinya began his sixth term as Brockway’s mayor. He administered the oath of office for his wife, Melissa, and son, Dalton, as they... Read More.

PA health officials say two COVID-19 treatments giving hope

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania health officials got together to share some good news... some hope is on the horizon as hospitals continue to use two new COVID-19 treatment options for severe covid cases. However, they do warn that the supply of these treatments is still... Read More.

DuBois City Council swears in members, sets meeting dates

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois City Council swore in city council members, the controller, and the mayor. Mayor Eddie Walsh will serve a two-year term as mayor, filling in the unexpired part of Randy Schmidt term after he resigned in late 2020. Shane Dietz will serve... Read More.

Coaster at Conneaut Lake catches fire while being demolished

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

Conneaut Lake, PA – A historic roller coaster in northwest PA was in the process of being demolished when a fire damaged it even further. The Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park in Crawford County was built in 1937 and was the 17th oldest wooden... Read More.

State Police: 471 crashes, two fatalities on New Year’s weekend

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 471 motor vehicle crashes, which killed two people and injured 97 others, during the New Year's holiday weekend from Dec. 31, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022. Alcohol was a factor in 8% of the crashes, including one fatal crash, and... Read More.

Unconscious man strikes fire hydrant in Summerville

Tuesday, January 4 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – A man hit a fire hydrant in Summerville after going unconscious while driving. 74-year-old Charles Brown from Summerville had been driving along Harrison Street when he went off of the road and struck the fire hydrant on Sunday afternoon. Members of the Summerville... Read More.

Dog shot in Clover Twp, Jefferson County

Tuesday, January 4 by wcednews

Corsica, PA – A dog was shot in Jefferson County. The dog had been in the front yard of a home along Dickey Road in Clover Township around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1. An unknown person shot the dog. The police report does not say if... Read More.

Update with new details on Kylertown Exxon robbery suspect

Tuesday, January 4 by wcednews

Kylertown, PA – New details are coming out about the suspect in the Kylertown Exxon gas station robbery that happened on Dec. 28. An adult male suspect had pointed a gun at employees at the gas station in the eastern part of Clearfield County just... Read More.