“Get Screened” Event in Emporium this Weekend

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

EMPORIUM - The Emporium Rotary Club and Penn Highlands Elk invite you to “Get Screened” this weekend. From 6:30am to 9am this Saturday at the Emporium Fire Hall you’ll receive over 30 blood tests that can help identify a number of health issues. The tests cost... Read More.

Local Sports Update – June 10th

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

PIAA Baseball and Softball Playoffs: 5A Baseball – The DuBois Beavers are headed to the state final after beating the Hollidaysburg Tigers 4-1 Monday evening. The Beavers will now play against Greencastle-Antrim for the championship this Friday at 4:30 in Medlar Field at Lubrano Park at... Read More.

Planning Transportation Upgrades

Wednesday, June 10 by wcednews

UNDATED - You have the chance to voice your opinion in shaping the future of local transportation. The North Central Regional Planning Organization is updating their 20 year transportation plan and wants your input on roads, bridges, transit, and other travel needs. You can share your... Read More.

Child Flown to Hospital After Being Hit by a Car

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

BIG RUN - A nine year-old boy has been flown to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Sunday. Just before 5:30pm first responders were dispatched to Watt Street in Big Run for a report that a 9 year-old child was hit by a... Read More.

Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Theft String

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

HUSTON TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for your help in identifying those behind a recent string of catalytic converter thefts. Troopers say that sometime between April 28th and May 27th a total of five catalytic converters were allegedly cut away from vehicles along Bennetts Valley... Read More.

DuBois Community Days Returns this Weekend

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Organizers say that this year’s DuBois Community Days could be one of the biggest yet. The annual event returns to DuBois City Park this Friday and Saturday, featuring a parade, live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and what organizers say will be the... Read More.

DuBois Beavers Headed to State Championship

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Beavers are one win away from a state title. For the first time since 1992, the Beavers punched their ticket to the PIAA state championship game Monday night with a 4-1 victory over Holidaysburg. DuBois will now face Greencastle-Antrim for the state... Read More.

Improving Pa Timber Industry

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new piece of legislation could mean more business for Pennsylvania timber industries. Introduced by Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act. would, if enacted, would give American made timber products a preference in federal building projects, including military constructions. Thompson... Read More.

St Marys Man Accused of Drunken Burglary

Monday, June 8 by wcednews

ST MARYS - A St Marys man was jailed after police say he allegedly broke into a home. On May 30th police responded to a George Street address for reports of an active break-in. Once on scene police noticed 45 year-old Eric Dippold nearby, who... Read More.

DuBois Couple Accused of Endangering Toddler

Monday, June 8 by wcednews

DUBOIS -A DuBois couple is facing charges after authorities say their three-year-old child was found wandering alone at a state park campground. On May 9th park rangers at Parker Dam State Park found the toddler walking unsupervised through the campground on May 9. Investigators say... Read More.