Crash/Fire

Brockway woman strikes riding lawn mower with car, sending one person to hospital

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Snyder Township, PA - A car struck a riding lawn mower in Jefferson County recently, sending one person to the hospital. State Police in DuBois say 86-year-old Pauline Orourke from Brockway had been driving her Toyota Avalon along Kearney Road in Snyder Township on April... Read More.

76-year-old man killed in accidental house fire in Clarion County

Tuesday, April 13 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA – One man was killed in an accidental house fire in Clarion County. State Police say fire crews were called out around 5:30 early Sunday morning to a home along Buckhorn Road in Elk Township, Clarion County (near Shippenville). One of the residents,... Read More.

Three people injured after striking tree head-on in Clearfield County

Tuesday, April 13 by wcednews

Jordan Township, PA – Three people were injured after their car struck a tree in Clearfield County. Police say the driver, 19-year-old Nicholas Dillon from McKeesport, had been driving at an unsafe speed when he lost control on Ansonville Road in Jordan Township (south of... Read More.

Tractor-trailer stuck on railroad crossing in Brockway Sunday

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – A tractor-trailer got stuck on a railroad crossing in Brockway on Sunday. It happened at the crossing at Granville Road and Route 219. Brockway Volunteer Hose Company was sent out to help investigate and help make sure everyone was safe. They ensured the railroad... Read More.

59-year-old Ridgway man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

Heath Township, PA – A Ridgway motorcyclist was flown from the scene of a crash in Jefferson County on Saturday. 59-year-old Karlton Palmer had been riding his motorcycle along Route 949 in Heath Township (near Sigel) around 1:45 Saturday afternoon. State Police say he was going... Read More.

Vehicle overturned Wednesday morning on Bilger’s Rocks Road

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Bloom Township, PA – A vehicle overturned on Bigler's Rocks Road yesterday morning. Brady Township Fire Company and Company 8 were called to the scene, along with medical crews. There's no official word on any injuries or who was involved. As we wait on more details, we... Read More.

Fire destroys camp in Elk County, incendiary in nature

Tuesday, April 6 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA - A camp was burned down in Elk County recently. It happened just after midnight early in the morning on April 2 at a one-story camp along Weikal Lane and Pigs Ear Road in Highland Township. An investigation showed that the fire had... Read More.

Crews stop garage fire near Sigel from spreading to nearby home

Tuesday, April 6 by wcednews

Sigel, PA - The Sigel Volunteer Fire Department was able to stop a garage fire on Easter from spreading to a nearby home. Around 4:48 p.m. on Sunday, crews were alerted of the garage fire. It's not specified exactly where the fire was. The fire was... Read More.

Brookville Hometown Market store reopens after fire

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – The Hometown Market building in Brookville caught fire recently, forcing the business to temporarily close. However, they expect to be open again this morning. The Brookville Hometown Market Facebook page explained that, thankfully, the damage from the fire only penetrated the first few... Read More.

Log truck overturns on Route 219, Clearfield County