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PA launches HuntFishPA: new mobile-friendly, outdoor recreational licensing platform

Saturday, January 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (January 27) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) are excited to announce the launch of HuntFishPA, the new user-friendly licensing platform for hunters, anglers, and boaters. Visitors to www.HuntFish.pa.gov will discover convenient features like personalized... Read More.

I-80 Westbound from Exit 70 to Exit 64 shut down due to crashes

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA - Interstate 80 Westbound is currently closed in part of Clarion County due to crashes. A portion of the I-80 highway is currently closed from Exit 70 (Route 322-Strattanville) to Exit 64 (Route 66 South–New Bethlehem/Clarion), reportedly due to multiple crashes involving... Read More.

66-year-old man missing from Sigel for two weeks

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Sigel, PA – A 66-year-old man has been missing from the Sigel area for two weeks now, and police are looking for information about where he is and whether he's safe. 66-year-old Larry Hill has not been seen at his home on Shaffer Road in... Read More.

Cash register stolen, counter damaged at Coolspring General Store

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Oliver Township, PA – More details are coming out about a burglary at a Jefferson County store. State Police in Punxsutawney say the Coolspring General Store in Oliver Township was broken into on Jan. 12 through the rear door of the building. The thief stole a... Read More.

Clearfield man seriously injured in Route 119 head-on collision

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A Clearfield man is recovering from serious injuries after a head-on collision in Jefferson County last week. Last Saturday, 22-year-old Shaun Herndon from Big Run had been driving on Route 119 in Henderson Township when he failed to see another vehicle... Read More.

PA Senate approves $912 million COVID-19 relief package

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to distribute $912 million to aid those hit hard by the coronavirus: schools, small businesses, and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for its approval. Most... Read More.

House Majority spokesperson blames PA gov officials for slow vaccine distribution

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With many people in Pennsylvania wondering when they will be able to receive the vaccine, some House of Representative members have said the state government is partially to blame for the frustration. House Majority Caucus Spokesman Jason Gottesman says officials were told... Read More.

Today until Feb. 1, free COVID-19 testing available at DuBois Regional Airport

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA - Starting January 28 through February 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Health in conjunction with Jefferson County will sponsor a COVID-19 mass testing site at the DuBois Regional Airport, 377 Aviation Way, Reynoldsville between the hours of 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.... Read More.

Victim of DuBois fatal crash identified as 53-year-old Punxsutawney woman

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The victim of a fatal car crash Tuesday morning near DuBois has been identified. 53-year-old Katrina Latta from Punxsutawney had been a passenger in that one-vehicle crash on South Main Street Extension. Around 10:20 Tuesday morning, the roads became very icy. The driver, 73-year-old... Read More.

Submit your opinion about Brockway intersection project by Feb. 8

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – A proposed project on the Route 219 / Route 28 intersection in Brockway is looking for your questions, concerns, and opinions. Anytime that PennDOT prepares for changes to a road or intersection in a community, they must allow for public comment. However, because... Read More.