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Penn Highlands: expect delays in COVID-19 rapid test results

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Due to the increased testing demand causing the shortage of rapid test kits as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Penn Highlands Healthcare advises patients using outpatient services for COVID-19 testing may experience a delay in receiving results. This delay is... Read More.

Open auditions for Disney’s Frozen Jr. start this Sunday

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Reitz Theater Players are excited to announce open auditions for Disney’s Frozen Jr. to be held Sunday Sept. 12, Saturday Sept. 18, and Sunday Sept. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Students ages 6-18 eligible to audition. Information and registration can be... Read More.

Light a candle for World Suicide Prevention Day today

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging everyone to light a candle at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 10 in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. The annual observance is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Veterans... Read More.

Gov. Wolf praises Biden on new vaccine requirements

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf is praising President Joe Biden’s announcement to require all employers with more than 100 workers to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans. Governor Tom Wolf issued the following statement praising President Joe... Read More.

Body of missing 52-year-old Cherry Tree man found in river

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - The body of a man who had gone missing while canoeing has now been found in a river in Clearfield County. State Police were requested earlier this week to check on the welfare of 52-year-old Matthew Birmingham from Cherry Tree. Local kayakers... Read More.

Gov. Wolf requests major disaster declaration for Ida

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf requested on Wednesday that President Joe Biden declare a major disaster in Pennsylvania following heavy rainfall, severe flash flooding, and tornadoes from Tropical Depression Ida that impacted Pennsylvania on August 31, 2021, through September... Read More.

Johnsonburg man accused of altering VIN

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA - A Johnsonburg man is accused of altering the vehicle identification number tag, also known as VIN, taking it from one vehicle and transferring it to another. 39-year-old Benjamin Cummings reportedly sold that vehicle after it had the false VIN attached to... Read More.

School bus and SUV crash in Jefferson County

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - Two people were injured in a crash with an SUV and a school bus in Jefferson County. The crash happened Tuesday afternoon, around 4:30 on Route 36 in Young Township. The Punxsutawney Area School District bus did not seem to be carrying... Read More.

State Police give Labor Day holiday crash data

Thursday, September 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) arrested 587 motorists for driving under the influence and issued 9,968 speeding citations during the four-day Labor Day weekend from September 3-6, 2021. Troopers also cited 737 people for not wearing seat belts and issued... Read More.

Aid for Afghan Allies: Donate to those who helped our troops

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

The US Air Force in DuBois is proud to present Aid for Afghan Allies Sunny 106 is teaming up with the US Air Force DuBois to help Afghan refugees arriving with little or nothing with them. These people helped our troops. Let’s return the favor. How do... Read More.