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Millions of Dollars Granted for EV Charging Ports

Wednesday, January 15 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over 400 electric vehicle charging ports are coming to Pennsylvania. Over $18 million dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Zero-Emission Refueling Initiative will be allocated for three projects within the commonwealth. In Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Lancaster will get close to 275 charging stations in... Read More.

PennDOT Offices CLosed for Martin Luther King Jr Weekend

Wednesday, January 15 by wcednews

UNDATED - PennDot offices will be closed this extended weekend for Martin Luther King Jr Day. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed between Saturday the 18th through Monday the 20th. While physical locations will be... Read More.

Credit Card Skimmer Found In Punxsutawney

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A credit card skimming device has been found in a Punxsutawney business recently. This specific device fits over a card reader and looks identical to the normal reader recording pin entries and sending that information to others. While this is the only device found... Read More.

DuBois Chamber Announces 2024 Business Bash Award Winners

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Chamber of Commerce has announced their 2024 Business Bash award winners. Executive Director of the Chamber, Jodi August told us about this year’s winners. “It is my pleasure to announce that DuBois Dermatology and Cosmetics will be receiving the small business of... Read More.

Copper Wire Stolen in Clearfield County

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

GIRARD TOWNSHIP - Pennsylvania State Police are asking your help in their investigation into the theft of almost $20,000 dollars worth of copper cable wire in Girard Township. According to authorities, on December 12th around 1,500 feet of wire was stolen between Deer Creek Road... Read More.

Mountain Fest Canceled for Second Consecutive Year

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - The annual Mountain Fest in Ridgway has been canceled for the second year in a row. Since 2022, the annual tradition has not had a proper location to take place, leading to the cancellations. The venue used to be located at the former metal... Read More.

All Pennsylvania Big Lots May Not Reopen

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

UNDATED - At the end of December it was announced that Big Lots, which began closing all of their stores due to bankruptcy, could come back after being sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Now however, it may be possible that no Pennsylvania... Read More.

Alleged Punxsutawney Strangulation

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is behind bars after allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend last week. On January 7th police were called to a North Findley Street address for an alleged domestic abuse incident. After investigation police learned that the female victim returned a vehicle she was... Read More.

Bundle Up For Hope Donation Drive Expanding

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual donation drive to collect blankets, hats, gloves, and other warm items is expanding. Typically held by the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, the drive collects warm items to give back to those in need during the colder months. Now this year, they... Read More.

St Marys Pool Input Wanted

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

St. MARYS - St Marys officials are looking for your input over the future of the community pool. On Tuesday at 6pm, you are invited to join your peers at the city hall chamber room to discuss options for the community pool. In recent years, pool... Read More.