Crash/Fire

Punxsutawney house fire ruled accidental

Monday, October 3 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY – The fire that destroyed a two-story house in Punxsutawney last week has been ruled accidental.The Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal concluded its investigation into the fire at 702 Sutton Street on Tuesday afternoon. All residents were able to escape, and no one was... Read More.

Fire destroys Punxsutawney family’s residence

Saturday, October 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall was called to the scene of a structure fire on Sutton Street in Punxsutawney on September 27th.The two-story residence was destroyed in the blaze but no injuries were reported to the two people who had... Read More.

Small Plane runs off runway at Clearfield-Jefferson Airport

Monday, September 5 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – Few details are available after a small airplane reportedly went off the runway at the Clearfield-Lawrence Airport Friday evening. According to the Lawrence Township Fire Company, a call was received for them to respond to an aircraft emergency at the airport when... Read More.

Fire at Scottish Heights Golf Course

Monday, August 22 by Marissa Rigatti

BROCKWAY -- Following a fire which destroyed its maintenance barn and equipment, the Scottish Heights Golf Course and Restaurant in Brockway was closed Sunday. The blaze reportedly broke out Saturday night and devastated the operations of the golf course as all of their equipment... Read More.

Houtzdale man dies in motorcycle crash

Wednesday, August 3 by Marissa Rigatti

WOODWARD TWP. – A 63-year-old Clearfield County man is dead following an accident involving his motorcycle.State Police say Daniel Reader of Houtzdale suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle overturned and struck a car on West Hannah Street in Woodward Township on Monday morning. According... Read More.

PA Fire Marshall investigates Smicksburg fire

Tuesday, August 2 by Marissa Rigatti

HOME – Pennsylvania State Fire Marshall investigators are looking into the cause of a house fire Sunday morning near Smicksburg.State Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire, which destroyed the residence located along Route 210 in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County.The... Read More.

Mahaffey woman identified in Oklahoma-Salem Rd crash

Monday, July 25 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS— A possible case of homicide by vehicle is being investigated after a woman died in a two-vehicle crash on the Oklahoma-Salem Road near DuBois Thursday.State Police say 87-year-old Lois Johnson from Mahaffey was killed when the vehicle she was riding in was struck... Read More.

Fundraiser to help Wilson Avenue fire victims

Monday, July 18 by Marissa Rigatti

SANDY TWP. – A State Police Fire Marshal says the cause of last Wednesday's fire that destroyed three homes on Wilson Avenue in DuBois is still undetermined, but the investigation continues.The total damages from that blaze is approximately $2-million.You have an opportunity to help... Read More.

Wilson Avenue Fire Damages Near $2 Million

Sunday, July 17 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS, PA –Sandy Township Police released details on last week's fire in DuBois that destroyed multiple homes on Wilson Avenue. The reported damages are listed near $2 million for the combined three houses. The State Police Fire Marshall were called in to investigate the cause... Read More.

Further Details Released on High Speed Jefferson County Chase

Sunday, July 17 by Marissa Rigatti

JEFFERSON COUNTY, PA – More information has been released on an Indiana County man who led local police on a 20-mile chase in Jefferson County last month. Police attempted to pull over 20-year old Logan Wells for a traffic stop in Oliver Township when he... Read More.