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PennDOT reduces speeds on I-80 between exit 97 and exit 212

Monday, February 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – As challenging winter weather continues through the area, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is providing another update for speed restrictions in the north central region. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced... Read More.

42-year-old Sykesville man missing since Feb. 19

Monday, February 22 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA – A Sykesville man has been missing since Feb. 19, and police want your help making sure that he's safe. A woman called State Police in DuBois to report that her husband, 42-year-old Rally Dean, had been missing since around 8:30 p.m. Feb.... Read More.

Meth and heroin drug bust in Ridgway captures 8 people

Monday, February 22 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – After nearly a month-long investigation, the Elk County Drug Task Force with help from many local police departments busted a drug ring, capturing eight people. Police got a search warrant for 401 North Broad Street in Ridgway on Feb. 19, seizing... Read More.

THON 2021 raises over $10.6 million for fight against childhood cancer

Monday, February 22 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Penn State THON 2021 has raised $10,638,078.62 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital! As the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, each year THON raises millions of dollars for Four Diamonds to fund pediatric cancer research and support children and... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man walks into home looking for previous resident, rear-end crash, fight at Sheetz

Saturday, February 20 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - An unknown man walked into a home in Sandy Township while a teenager was home alone. The man said he was looking for someone who was later determined to be the previous resident of the Kiwanis Trail home, then left. Also... Read More.

Indoor off-season football training starts Feb. 22 for Treasure Lake Titans

Saturday, February 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Treasure Lake Titans Youth Football coaches will be hosting indoor off-season football training on Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning Monday, February 22nd from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at WPAL (upstairs) 37 E. Long Avenue, DuBois. Training sessions will be open... Read More.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful hits milestone… one million tires!

Saturday, February 20 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - The statewide volunteer litter pick-up organization has hit a record milestone! Since its inception in 1990, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and its affiliates and partners have properly disposed of over one-million scrap tires. The tires were collected from Pennsylvania’s roads, waterways, parks, trails and... Read More.

DCNR warns of hazardous, snowy conditions on state forest roads

Saturday, February 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn warned sustained cold temperatures and a string of snowstorms have left many state forest roads impassable and she urged motorists to stay off them until conditions improve. This applies for many... Read More.

PA Fish and Boat Virtual Fisheries Summit online event today

Saturday, February 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) invites the public to participate in its 2021 Virtual Fisheries Summit on Saturday, February 20. This virtual event will feature narrated presentations from PFBC fisheries biologists on the wealth of diverse fishing opportunities across the... Read More.

Remembering Rush Limbaugh

Friday, February 19 by wcednews

With more than 20 million listeners every week, Rush Limbaugh is the most listened to and highest-rated talk show host in America. Each day Rush not only gives the news, but tells the listeners what to think about it. You may not always agree... Read More.