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No USPS mail, driver’s license centers, or banks open on Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT Driver's License Centers and DMVs will be closed this Thursday to observe Veterans Day. The USPS postal system mail also won't be delivered on Thursday. UPS and FedEx will continue doing some pickup and delivery services. Most bank offices will... Read More.

Coins and precious metals stolen in Banks Township

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Banks Township, PA – Hundreds of dollars worth of coins and precious metals were stolen from a home in Indiana County, close to the border with Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. Nearly $660 of gold dollar coins, Indian head pennies, Buffalo head nickels, silver coins, and... Read More.

PA discusses school bus safety for kids, results of Operation Safe Stop

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lower Allen Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation... Read More.

School mask mandate in PA expected to end in January, says Gov. Wolf

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A date is on the horizon for when schools will be able to make their own decisions regarding masks... January 17, 2022. Governor Tom Wolf announced the intention to return the commonwealth’s K-12 school mask requirement to local leaders on Jan. 17. Once the... Read More.

Two adults injured in school bus crash near Curwensville

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA – Two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Curwensville yesterday morning. Just after 8 a.m. Monday, crews were called out to Village Road in Pike Township. The driver, 56-year-old Marjann Clark from Glen Richey, had swerved to avoid a deer,... Read More.

Penn Highlands will comply with federal vaccine mandate

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare says they will comply with the federal vaccine mandate, requiring all of their healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4 unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption. This mandate does not allow... Read More.

Stump Creek man jailed after assaulting fiance, threatening family

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A Stump Creek man was jailed after allegedly strangling his fiancé and threatening other victims and their families. The unnamed 36-year-old man had reportedly assaulted his fiancé on Saturday night at a home on First Street in Henderson Township. When police interviewed... Read More.

360 gallons of used cooking oil stolen from Brookville Frosty Freeze

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

Rose Township, PA – Someone stole hundreds of gallons of used cooking oil from the Brookville Frosty Freeze. On Oct. 19, an unknown person reportedly pulled into the rear parking lot of Frosty Freeze on Route 36, Rose Township. They siphoned out approximately 360 gallons of... Read More.

Industrial Drive access road in DuBois officially open

Monday, November 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The ribbon was officially cut on Friday for the new access road on Industrial Drive, leading from the area behind Walmart to the area behind Sandy Plaza where Lowe's and Planet Fitness are. It will provide access to 200 acres of commercial... Read More.

Knox man charged after dog left in cold without water

Monday, November 8 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA – A Clarion County man is facing charges after allegedly neglecting his dog. State Police visited the home of 19-year-old Andrew Miller from Knox on Nov. 4. They say his dog did not have access to a clean and sanitary shelter. They also say... Read More.