Crash/Fire

Two injured in Jefferson County crash

Thursday, March 9 by wcednews

BELL TWP – A two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County resulted in minor injuries for two Rossiter residents. State Police say both 50-year-old Christopher Larson and 42-year old Heather Reed were treated at Punxsutawney Area Hospital following the wreck. Larson was reportedly driving on Route 36 when... Read More.

DCNR building at S.B. Elliot State Park destroyed by fire

Monday, March 6 by wcednews

PENFIELD – A Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources building at S.B. Elliot State Park in Clearfield County was destroyed by fire late Friday night. Firefighters from five different companies in Clearfield and Jefferson counties responded, and they battled the flames for over three... Read More.

One killed in Interstate 80 crash

Monday, March 6 by wcednews

WOODLAND – A collision in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Woodland Friday night claimed the life of a 26-year-old man who was a passenger in a car. According to State Police, a tractor-trailer jackknifed across both westbound lanes at mile marker 123 due... Read More.

Clearfield man killed in two-vehicle crash identified

Monday, December 26 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield man who was killed in a two-vehicle crash last week has been identified. According to Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder, it was 78-year-old Wayne Wynick who died at the scene of Wednesday's wreck. Police say Wynick pulled out onto Route 879, the... Read More.

Clarion Woman Identified in I-80 Crash

Friday, November 25 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – The name and identity of the woman killed last Friday in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 near DuBois has been released. Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer Snyder says it was 33-year-old Brandi Rapp of Clarion who died at the scene of... Read More.

Clearfield County man killed in two-car crash

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

PHILIPSBURG -- An 84-year-old Philipsburg man has died as a result of a two vehicle crash in Clearfield County Saturday morning. State Police say Harold Evans was attempting to make a turn from a driveway onto Route 53 when he pulled directly into the path... Read More.

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.