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Penn Highlands Adds Two General Surgeons to Staff

Tuesday, July 30 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A pair of surgeons are now on board as new medical staff members of Penn Highlands Healthcare. Doctor Kathryn Fitzgerald and Doctor Matthew Denson have joined the team at Penn Highlands General Surgery in Clearfield and Philipsburg. Fitzgerald and Denson have nearly... Read More.

Jefferson County, Route 322 Re-Paving Project Continues

Tuesday, July 30 by wcednews

REYNOLDSVILLE – The repaving project of a 10-mile stretch of Route 322 in Jefferson County continues. According to PennDOT, the project began in April and is expected to be active for several more months. In addition to the resurfacing work of Route 322 between... Read More.

Armanini, Kephart, Police Hosting License Plate Replacement Events

Tuesday, July 30 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – If you have a license plate that’s hard to read because it's faded, peeling, or has lost its reflectivity, you can soon get it replaced for free in Elk and Clearfield counties. State Representatives Mike Armanini and Dallas Kephart are partnering with... Read More.

Clearfield County Jail Locking System Project Not Finished

Monday, July 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – The wait continues for the completion of the project to install a new locking system at the Clearfield County Jail. Over $1-million has been spent by Clearfield County to update and upgrade the jail's locks, but a final $10,000 payment is being... Read More.

DuBois Man Faces Criminal Mischief Charges

Monday, July 29 by wcednews

WINSLOW TWP. – A DuBois man is facing criminal mischief and harassment charges for allegedly damaging two pickup trucks in Jefferson County. According to court documents, 35-year-old Derek Bowser is accused of smashing two windshields and a driver's side window, causing more than... Read More.

PennDOT Schedules Clearfield County Road Projects

Monday, July 29 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – PennDOT maintenance crews will be tending to a few projects this week in Clearfield County. Road patching is scheduled along Route 879 in Lawrence Township, and Route 1001 near Hyde. There will also be bridge maintenance and cleaning in Brady Township on... Read More.

Elk County Project Receives $750,000 Grant

Monday, July 29 by wcednews

ST. MARYS – An Elk County building project has been awarded a $750,000 grant. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson announced Friday that the Dickinson Center Building Project in St. Marys will receive the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Plans are for the consolidation of... Read More.

Elk County Farm Hosts “Farmer for a Day” Camp

Monday, July 29 by wcednews

RIDGWAY – Young people in Elk County are getting a chance to learn what it's like to be a farmer. Big Maple Family Farm in Ridgway is hosting another week of “Farmer for a Day” camp. Today through Thursday, young registrants will experience hands-on... Read More.

DuBois City Council Sets Wages, Moves Toward Approving Bond Sale

Tuesday, July 23 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Seven months into the year, DuBois City Council has finally set wages for the city's administrative staff. At Monday's meeting, council members noted that the delay was due to the recent high turnover rate among city employees. City Council also took initial... Read More.

Mobile Home Fire Injures, Displaces Clearfield County Family

Monday, July 22 by wcednews

GRAMPIAN – A mobile home fire in Clearfield County Thursday morning resulted in minor injuries to a family of five. According to the Chief of the Grampian-Penn-Bloom Fire Department, all five family members suffered minor glass cuts as they escaped the blaze through a... Read More.