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Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will be accepted until June 17th

Saturday, May 21 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP, is extending its benefits application deadline to June 17th. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead made the announcement Thursday. Snead urged Pennsylvanians who are behind on or having trouble... Read More.

I-80 Exit 81 Eastbound at Hazen to be closed this weekend for roadwork

Saturday, May 21 by wcednews

Indiana – An eastbound Interstate 80 exit ramp in Jefferson County is closed this weekend. PennDOT announced that the Exit 81 Hazen Eastbound ramps will be closed through Sunday for milling and paving work. As a detour, drivers are encouraged to take Exit 78... Read More.

Election results: 2022 primary elections for Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk

Tuesday, May 17 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Results are being tallied for the 2022 primary elections. This is a primary, which sets the stage for which candidates will represent the Democrat and Republican parties on the November ballot for each seat. Some of the contested seats this year are... Read More.

Curwensville man accused of threatening family member with a gun

Saturday, May 14 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE – A Curwensville man was arrested last week for allegedly making threats while armed. Matthew Buck, age 24, is accused of threatening a family member with a gun at a Curwensville residence early on the morning of May 4th. Buck was taken into... Read More.

Local man waves preliminary hearing in alleged attempted sex crimes case

Saturday, May 14 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – A 58-year-old Clearfield man has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and will go to trial in county court to face charges for alleged attempted child sex crimes. Among the charges Glenn Goodrich will face are criminal attempt-statutory sexual assault, criminal... Read More.

Today is National Stamp Out Hunger Day; mail carriers to pick up your non-perishable food items during mail delivery today

Saturday, May 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - It's National Stamp Out Hunger Day with our local post office. Local residents are encouraged to leave their donations of non-perishable food items in a sturdy box and/or bag with handles near their mailbox today for pickup during their normal mail... Read More.

Gov. Tom Wolf is asking PA legislators to pass the PA Opportunity Program

Saturday, May 14 by wcednews

READING – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf continues to press the General Assembly to pass legislation which would send checks of up to $2,000 to certain Pennsylvanians. The legislation is called the PA Opportunity Program, and it is funded by $500 million from the Federal... Read More.

Local union members employed at National Fuel Gas given authorization to strike

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY – National Fuel Gas employees in northwest Pennsylvania have given their union authorization to strike. Members of IBEW Local 2154 were recently presented with a “final offer” from the company and “voted overwhelmingly” to reject the proposed contract, according to a press... Read More.

West Branch Area School District teacher nominated for Teacher of the Year

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – A teacher from the West Branch Area School District in Clearfield County is among a dozen finalists for Pennsylvania’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. The Pennsylvania Department of Education on Thursday announced that Mary Beth Moslak was chosen as one of 12... Read More.

State Rep. Mike Armanini in support of legislation to support EMS staffing challenges

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

DuBOIS – State Representative Mike Armanini recently gave his support to legislation in Harrisburg that would make permanent regulatory waivers regarding staffing on basic life support ambulances. It’s an effort to ensure emergency medical services crews can respond to calls for help. EMS crews... Read More.