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House Republican Caucus elects legislative leaders for new year

Thursday, November 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Tuesday elected its legislative leaders for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. The leadership team consists of: • Speaker-designee Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). • Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin). • Majority Whip Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest). • Majority Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York). •... Read More.

DuBois VFW Veterans Day program today, listen on-air or watch online

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The usual DuBois VFW Veterans Day program will be done a little differently this year. Namely, because of COVID-19 precautions, it will be a private ceremony not open to the public and will be held later in the afternoon in DuBois. However, you... Read More.

Cigarette on porch burns down Punxsutawney building

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Several people are left without a home after a residence was destroyed by a fire in Punxsutawney. The building in the 200 block of East Liberty Street in Punxsutawney caught fire around 3 p.m. Monday. An investigation by the fire marshal found that... Read More.

Tractor-trailer runs off I-80 eastbound, mile marker 113 early Tuesday morning

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A tractor-trailer ran off the side of Interstate 80 early Tuesday morning in Clearfield County, spilling fuel all over the roadway near mile marker 113 eastbound (near the Penfield exit). Although there's no word on if the driver had any injuries,... Read More.

Veterans Day 2020: Freebies and discounts for veterans

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Many businesses are saying “thank you” to veterans and active military members by offering freebies or deals on food and drinks on Veterans Day. On this Veterans Day, we honor people who have served in the United States Armed Forces and have... Read More.

CAT bulldozer stolen near Sigel

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

Sigel, PA – Someone damaged a CAT bulldozer in Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney believe it happened sometime around 8:30 Monday evening while the bulldozer was parked along Miller Road in Eldred Township, near Sigel. The stolen equipment is a CAT D5N XL bulldozer. Troopers are... Read More.

Appalachian Wood Products loading dock intentionally set on fire in Clearfield

Tuesday, November 10 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – Someone seems to have purposefully set a fire over this past weekend at a lumber business near Clearfield. Lawrence Township Police say that they're still investigating the act of criminal mischief and arson at Appalachian Wood Products. A loading dock seems as... Read More.

PennDOT, DMV, USPS mail all closed for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT Drivr's License Centers and DMVs will be closed this Wednesday to observe Veteran's Day. The USPS postal system mail also won't be delivered on Wednesday. We will still do our annual DuBois VFW Veterans Day event, held privately this year,... Read More.

Nathan Hardic named as new Parker Dam State Park manager

Tuesday, November 10 by wcednews

Penfield, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Nathan Hardic as manager of the Parker Dam State Park Complex, Clearfield County. He is the former assistant manager at the Laurel Hill State Park Complex,... Read More.

Jefferson County joins list of substantial infection risk

Tuesday, November 10 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – After an uptick in COVID-19 cases, Jefferson County has moved into what PA health experts classify as the “substantial risk of infection” rating. Clarion, Elk, and now Jefferson are in the substantial risk category. Clearfield remains in the slightly lower “moderate”... Read More.