Local News

Detour planned for Route 970 near Woodland/Shawville

Saturday, March 19 by wcednews

Woodland, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area motorists about an upcoming closure on its Interstate 80 Woodland/Shawville Interchange project at mile marker 123. Crews will demolish a temporary bridge on March 22, affecting travel on Route 970. The bridge demolition... Read More.

One person dead in DuBois shooting, suspect in custody

Friday, March 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – One person was reportedly killed in a shooting in DuBois Thursday afternoon, and the suspect is in custody. Official details remain limited, but the victim has been named by the Clearfield County Coroner as 46-year-old Jude Srock on DuBois. DuBois City Police Chief... Read More.

Three people injured in crash at Bennetts Valley Hwy red light

Friday, March 18 by wcednews

Huston Township, PA – A driver ran a red light on Bennetts Valley Highway, colliding with a tractor-trailer. 74-year-old Leroy Park from Penfield had been driving on State Park Road in Huston Township on March 9. When he got to the intersection with Bennetts Valley Highway,... Read More.

Purrfect Paws in-person adoption event this Saturday

Friday, March 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Purrfect Paws Cat Rescue SBCF is giving you a chance to meet their kitties and make a difference with their in-person adoption event! They'll be hanging out with some of their sweet cats and kittens on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m.... Read More.

Chainsaw, work coat, propane tank found at Rockton Park

Friday, March 18 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A chainsaw, work coat, propane tank, and heater were found near Rockton Park. They were found along Luthersburg Rockton Road near the Rockton Park in Union Township on March 14. That includes a brown Walls brand work coat, and older Husqvarna chainsaw,... Read More.

Insurance Department reclaims $15M in restitution for consumers

Friday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced the Insurance Department reclaimed $15,289,806 in 2021 for more than 41,000 consumers who had funds stolen, payments improperly processed, or other forms of restitution or credit due to them as a result of company... Read More.

Vehicle strikes Reynoldsville house, driver flees scene

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – A vehicle struck a house and then the driver fled from the scene. It happened Wednesday morning at a home on Main Street in Reynoldsville. The resident of the house is safe, and the Reynoldsville Fire Department was able to stabilize the building... Read More.

Man ejected from ATV crash in Jefferson County

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Snyder Township, PA – A man was ejected from an ATV crash early this morning (March 17) in Jefferson County, just after midnight. The unnamed man had been riding near the Owens-Illinois Plant in Snyder Township, near Brockway. Jefferson County Fire Wire says the man was... Read More.

New funding for Saint Marys School District to grow manufacturing

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding for Saint Marys Area School District, through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to launch a student-run program and boost awareness of available opportunities in the manufacturing industry. “This great new program will give Saint... Read More.

PA touts how older adults benefit from lottery-funded programs

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Mechanicsburg, PA – Officials from the Pennsylvania Lottery and the Department of Aging visited Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center in Cumberland County to highlight the significant impact the Lottery has on older Pennsylvanians throughout the commonwealth. Specifically, Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center received a $54,861 grant from... Read More.