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Motorcyclist fled scene of crash, left injured passenger behind

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – Details are coming out about a motorcycle crash in Jefferson County in which the operator fled from the scene before police arrived, leaving his injured passenger behind. It happened just before noon last Saturday, July 18 on Route 119, just north... Read More.

Lebanon County sues Gov. Wolf for withholding federal coronavirus funds

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — A Pennsylvania county has filed suit to compel Gov. Tom Wolf to release $12.8 million in federal coronavirus relief funding that he withheld after county leaders defied his shutdown orders. Wolf withheld the funding from Lebanon County, where local Republican leaders voted... Read More.

20-year-old woman injured in speeding crash near Brookville

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A young woman was injured in Jefferson County after losing control while speeding and striking an embankment. 20-year-old Madison McKinney from New Bethlehem had been driving along Richardsville Road at its intersection with Chamberlin Road just north of Brookville late... Read More.

Gov. Wolf issues statement on hate targeting transgender Pennsylvanians

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In response to a post made on Facebook by the Bloomsburg Fair mocking Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, Governor Tom Wolf is condemning hateful comments and slurs against transgender people. The post involved photos of a man dressed as a woman... Read More.

Potter Baseball Tour volunteers at Bilger’s Rocks

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – Thanks to an inspiring group of volunteers from Potter Baseball Tour! They’re a group of kids who travel for more than a month, doing service projects and making the world a little better. Their latest stop was at Bilger's Rocks, repainting some picnic... Read More.

Downtown DuBois Grapes and Hops Walk cancelled for 2020

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Due to restrictions on gatherings of more than 250 people outdoors, and with only a limited amount of people allowed indoors, the Downtown DuBois Grapes and Hops Walk scheduled for September 19 has been cancelled for 2020. According to event organizers from... Read More.

$2.9 million to help improve roadway to Elk Country Visitor’s Center

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - More than $30 million in grants are being given statewide to help improve multimodal roadway projects, making transportation easier in Pennsylvania, including a project in Elk County. Benezette Township is getting $2.9 million to reconstruct 5.6 miles of Winslow Hill Road (T-520).... Read More.

Fence gate exploded by tannerite in Clarion County

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA – A fence gate in Clarion County was blown off of its hinges with explosives recently. The owner, 50-year-old William Stoots from Hermitage, says someone trespassed on his property along Kissinger Mills Road in Madison Township around 3 a.m. Sunday morning. He says... Read More.

Pennsylvania partners with nonprofit, Shatterproof, to end substance use disorder stigma

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration announced today that Pennsylvania, through its Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), will be one of three founding partners and the first state partner with Shatterproof in supporting the nonprofit’s national strategy to end addiction... Read More.

More than 100 positive COVID-19 cases in Clearfield County overall

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Since testing began, data shows that more than 100 people in Clearfield County tested positive for COVID-19. However, keep in mind that these are cases since the beginning, not current cases. Also, not everyone who might have the novel coronavirus has been tested. Because... Read More.