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PennDOT excavator windows shot, causing $1,500 of damage

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – The windows were shot out of an excavator vehicle owned by PennDOT, causing $1,500 worth of damage. It happened at the PennDOT facility along Interstate 80 westbound in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, sometime between Jan. 22 and 25. The unknown suspect shot... Read More.

Penn Highlands focuses on vaccinating ages 75 and older

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Just like we had warned, even though there has been a massive expansion with how many people are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, there just aren't enough vaccine doses yet to be able to cover everyone who is eligible. Penn Highlands... Read More.

Coroner called to crash on icy roads in DuBois

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A serious car crash shut down part of South Main Street, starting around 10:30 Tuesday morning. It happened on the icy roads near 1800 South Main Street Extension near DuBois, close to Quashnock's Appliance. Crews were called for a serious crash with entrapment. Although... Read More.

Two men lifeflighted for injuries after police chase after robbery

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – More details are coming out about a police chase in Jefferson County on Monday. Around 11:15 a.m., State Police in Punxsutawney responded to a call about a robbery on main Street in McCalmont Township, near Anita. Two men had forced their way... Read More.

Two rings worth $5,500 total stolen from Jefferson County home

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – Jewelry was stolen from a home in Jefferson County. A 14K gold band with a single diamond worth $1,000 and a .75K diamond in a 24K white gold band worth $4,500 was taken from the home of a 42-year-old Punxsutawney woman... Read More.

DuBois School District adjusts original plans for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois School District originally had plans for making it easier for teachers to get vaccinated when their time came, but it looks like that could still be a while before it happens. Superintendent Wendy Benton said they had originally planned to hold... Read More.

DuBois Humanitarian Riders club replaces DuBois Wendy’s flag

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – After someone online mentioned that they noticed the American flag at the DuBois Wendy's restaurant was starting to look tattered, the DuBois Humanitarian Riders, a local bikers club, stepped up to help out. The Humanitarian Riders donated a flag to the restaurant... Read More.

Elliot Gelfand announces candidacy for DuBois area district judge seat

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Elliot Gelfand, a DuBois native who has been a practicing attorney in Pennsylvania for the past ten years, has announced his candidacy for the DuBois area district justice seat, left vacant with retirement of Judge Pat Ford since October. Gelfand says he... Read More.

Some roads restricted in southern PA for icy conditions; check 511PA.com

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In anticipation of frozen precipitation and potentially icy roadway conditions in many areas, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during the upcoming storm. The majority of the highways with restrictions are in the southern... Read More.

Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can file Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications online

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can now apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2020, the Wolf Administration announced. This assistance is available through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which has delivered more than $6.8 billion to eligible Pennsylvanians since the... Read More.