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Tractor-trailer stuck on railroad crossing in Brockway Sunday

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – A tractor-trailer got stuck on a railroad crossing in Brockway on Sunday. It happened at the crossing at Granville Road and Route 219. Brockway Volunteer Hose Company was sent out to help investigate and help make sure everyone was safe. They ensured the railroad... Read More.

McCalmont Fire Company gathers 50 bags of litter of Route 310

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – Members of the McCalmont Volunteer Fire Company Station 16 in Jefferson County were out Sunday gathering trash along Route 310. You'll notice in the photos some of the firefighters are even modeling with some of the weird items they picked up... Read More.

59-year-old Ridgway man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

Heath Township, PA – A Ridgway motorcyclist was flown from the scene of a crash in Jefferson County on Saturday. 59-year-old Karlton Palmer had been riding his motorcycle along Route 949 in Heath Township (near Sigel) around 1:45 Saturday afternoon. State Police say he was going... Read More.

Final 2021-22 hunting and trapping seasons approved

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the 2021-22 license year. Modifications adopted for the 2021-22 seasons include: A statewide, 14-day concurrent antlered and antlerless firearms season, which was proposed to... Read More.

Cancel duplicate appointments to help ensure vaccine is available for all

Saturday, April 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam urged all Pennsylvanians to remember to both attend a scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointment and cancel any unneeded appointments so that all vaccine doses get into the arms of people. “All three available vaccines are safe and effective,... Read More.

More than 6 million vaccinations in PA, 35.6% of population has at least first dose

Saturday, April 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Day by day, more people are becoming vaccinated against COVID-19. Now more than 6 million doses of the coronavirus vaccines have been given in Pennsylvania, and 35.6 percent of residents have received at least one dose. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed... Read More.

AG Shapiro announces multi-million dollar theft charges against State College contractor

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

State College, PA – A State College-based contracting company, Glenn O. Hawbaker, allegedly misused millions of dollars that should have gone to workers. Officials say, instead, the money was reportedly pocketed by high level executives in the company and used for the company's bottom line. *** Largest... Read More.

Wild Game Feast at DuBois VFW this Saturday

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois VFW will hold a Wild Game Feast on April 10 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., serving all types of wild game, bison, chicken, and ribs. Pick up only. Ticket price $20 if purchased before event or $25 at... Read More.

PA’s firearm background check system experiences record volume for third consecutive quarter

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Yet again, more people than ever are applying to be able to carry firearms. Another record number of background checks were done in the first quarter of 2021. *** Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) set... Read More.

Brookville man arrested for forging, attempting to cash check

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A Brookville man was arrested for forging a stolen check and attempting to cash it. Brookville Borough Police say the suspect allegedly took a personal check from someone in DuBois, signed it, and attempted to cash the check on Jan. 1 at... Read More.

Author: wcednews

Tractor-trailer stuck on railroad crossing in Brockway Sunday

McCalmont Fire Company gathers 50 bags of litter of Route 310

59-year-old Ridgway man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash

Final 2021-22 hunting and trapping seasons approved

Cancel duplicate appointments to help ensure vaccine is available for all

More than 6 million vaccinations in PA, 35.6% of population has at least first dose

AG Shapiro announces multi-million dollar theft charges against State College contractor

Wild Game Feast at DuBois VFW this Saturday

PA’s firearm background check system experiences record volume for third consecutive quarter

Brookville man arrested for forging, attempting to cash check

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