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DuBois Central Catholic shares reopening plans for school year

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Like schools all across the state, school districts in our community are making difficult decisions on how to reopen, and how to keep kids safe while making things feel as upbeat and normal as possible. At DCC, like most other schools in... Read More.

Woman believes stray bullet hit vehicle while driving through Rockton

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A woman believes that a stray bullet struck her vehicle as she was driving through Rockton. The 55-year-old Clearfield woman told State Police in DuBois that she had been driving along Route 322 in Union Township, near the Rockton Community Park,... Read More.

Some PA state parks overcrowded as people spend more time outdoors

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Some state parks and forests throughout Pennsylvania have had to turn away visitors after an extraordinary number of people have decided to turn to the outdoors for some socially distanced and safe adventures. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has posted alerts... Read More.

Sign for Cook Forest Scenic Trail Rides stolen in Clarion County

Monday, August 10 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A sign for a horse riding business was stolen in Clarion County. Cook Forest Scenic Trail Rides reported to police that their sign in Highland Township was taken either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. It's a large 8 foot by... Read More.

Free Perseids Meteors stargazing night at Cook Forest on Tuesday

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

Cooksburg, PA - Make a wish on a shooting star! Come to Cook Forest on Tuesday for a free night-time educational event for the Perseid Meteors. Learn about the constellations and watch the Perseid Meteors put on their annual show. The free event is Tuesday. Aug.... Read More.

Pennsylvania looking to increase COVID-19 testing capacity, locations

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you needed to get a COVID-19 test, would you be able to get one? And would you even know where to start looking to make an appointment for a test? Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel... Read More.

PA recommends that youth sports be put on hold until January; all mandatory activities paused for two weeks

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

UPDATE: After their emergency meeting on Friday, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has announced that all mandatory fall sports activities will be paused, however, voluntary workouts may continue. Further determination on sports being played in the fall will be discussed at the next... Read More.

Youth wild pheasant hunt this fall, applications being accepted for ages 12-16

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - For the fourth year in a row, some lucky junior hunters will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of seeing a cackling pheasant rooster pounding skyward while having a special opportunity to harvest the wild game bird this fall. The Pennsylvania... Read More.

Support local businesses with “Tough Times, Tough Towns” campaign

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Tough times don't last... Tough towns do! That's the new catchphrase that the DuBois Chamber is putting on t-shirt, hoodies, tote bags, coffee cups and more to help support our local businesses. The Greater DuBois Chamber recently launched an online store to be... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing 60-year-old Ridgway man located safely

Friday, August 7 by wcednews

UPDATE: State Police in Ridgway say that Blaine Trumbull was located unharmed on Friday, Aug. 7 in the Borough of Ridgway, Elk County. *** Previously reported: Ridgway, PA – Troopers are looking for a man who has been missing for three weeks in Elk County, and they... Read More.