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PennDOT wants feedback on winter services

Friday, March 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT wants to know how well you felt state-owned roadways were maintained this winter. They're asking you to take an anonymous, 5-minute survey by April 6. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking the public's feedback on winter services through an... Read More.

More than 3.9 million vaccine doses given in Pennsylvania

Friday, March 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 18, that there were 3,126 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 976,847. There are 1,500 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 284 patients are in the... Read More.

Lenten season: DCC talks about meaning of Lent, what students are doing

Friday, March 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Another Friday the Lenten season means that many people are not eating meat today, so be on the lookout for churches, non-profits, and restaurants holding fish fries. Up until 1966, Catholics did not eat meat on any Friday. Now, the Catholic Church... Read More.

Although PA COVID-19 cases decreasing, Clearfield County remains in substantial threat level

Thursday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – While COVID-19 case counts in our state continue to decline, percent positivity decreases, and more and more Pennsylvanians are vaccinated, we still are reporting thousands of cases a day and that is still concerning. While Clarion, Elk, and Jefferson Counties are now... Read More.

Reynoldsville man’s phone stolen while woman living with him

Thursday, March 18 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – A Reynoldsville man's phone was stolen while a woman was living with him. The 24-year-old victim told State Police in DuBois his Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, worth about $800, was stolen on March 6 while a woman was living in his... Read More.

Ring worth $1,500 stolen in Morrisdale

Thursday, March 18 by wcednews

Graham Township, PA – A ring worth about $1,500 was taken in Clearfield County. The 59-year-old Morrisdale woman says a white gold ring with diamond and sapphire gemstones was taken from her home along Centre Hill Road on Feb. 22. State Police in Clearfield are continuing... Read More.

Police in Clearfield County cracking down on aggressive drivers

Thursday, March 18 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Police in Clearfield County will be cracking down on aggressive drivers. Starting today until April 25, the DuBois City Police, Sandy Township, Clearfield Borough, and Lawrence Township Police will be working together during their Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education project. They'll be... Read More.

Sen. Langerholc advances bill to stop PennDOT bridge tolls and more

Thursday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), advanced legislation today to reform the Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3) statute and to void the PennDOT Pathways Major Bridge P3 Initiative. “I support critical infrastructure improvements to improve safety, mobility and... Read More.

Nursing homes begin allowing visitors, hugs for vaccinated residents

Wednesday, March 17 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Some nursing home and long term care facilities starting to accept visitors, allowing families who haven't been able to hug their loved ones in a year to finally embrace each other again. This varies by each nursing home, so you'll need... Read More.

Consultants talk about how DuBois, Sandy Township consolidation could work

Wednesday, March 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Consultants went over the results of an in-depth study on how a possible merger of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township would work. It's the first step in what could be a potential consolidation, something which both the city and... Read More.