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Gov. Wolf vetoes Voting Rights Protection Act

Thursday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – At the same time that Governor Tom Wolf signed the state budget into law, he refused to sign and vetoed a bill known as the Voting Rights Protection Act, or House Bill 1300. It had passed in the House and Senate, and... Read More.

$8,000 stolen off Reynoldsville woman’s unemployment card

Thursday, July 1 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA - $8,000 was stolen from a woman's unemployment card in Jefferson County. State Police in DuBois report that a 45-year-old Reynoldsville woman's PA unemployment ReliaCard was used to make numerous transactions totaling $8,000. It happened between Feb. 10, 2021 and June 2, 2021. The... Read More.

PennDOT drivers license centers closed for Independence Day holiday

Thursday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, July 3, through Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of... Read More.

Plans for citizens petition for potential Sandy, DuBois consolidation

Wednesday, June 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – One of the Sandy Township Supervisors and another Sandy Township man are hoping to bring back the plans for potentially consolidating the City of DuBois and Sandy Township together. Supervisor Sam Mollica and Sandy Township resident Barry Abbott spoke about their proposed... Read More.

Baumertown Bridge spray painted near Weedville

Wednesday, June 30 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – Police in Elk County are trying to figure out who spray painted a bridge. Jay Township Supervisors told police that, sometime between June 27 and 29, someone spray painted the Baumertown Bridge near Weedville with the initials and numbers "SCY 2020-2021"... Read More.

Taylor Memorial Museum open for Brockway 4th of July

Wednesday, June 30 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Taylor Memorial Museum will be open during the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration in Brockway, and it is looking for both visitors and stories. The museum is open from 1-5 p.m. on July 3 and 4. As is tradition during... Read More.

Clearfield County man accused of choking victim, drug charges

Wednesday, June 30 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield County man was arrested for allegedly assaulting another person and having drugs. Lawrence Township Police were called to Lawrence Park Village near Clearfield for a domestic disturbance. They found that 39-year-old Eric Gillingham was trying to flee the residence, but... Read More.

Lakin Smith, DuBois grad, honored for volunteerism

Wednesday, June 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Congratulations to Lakin Smith, a recent graduate from DuBois Area High School and our newest Kids in the Community recipient! She has volunteered to help with Special Olympics, DuBois Little League, Relay for Life, Community Days, and the DuBois Dream Team. Lakin was... Read More.

Southern Airways Express switches from Baltimore to Dulles

Tuesday, June 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Southern Airways Express, which flies from the DuBois Regional Airport, has started flying to Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C. instead of the Baltimore Airport. Although the DuBois Airport originally offered flights to Dulles, Southern Airways Express switched to Baltimore Airport in... Read More.

57-year-old New Bethlehem man killed in tractor incident

Tuesday, June 29 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – We now know the identity of the man killed in a fatal tractor accident in Clarion County. The Clarion County Coroner as released the name, saying 57-year-old Gerald "Jerry" Champion from New Bethlehem was the victim of that incident on Sunday... Read More.