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PennDOT wins national award for improving efficiency, safety

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was recently recognized with two 2020 Annual Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) awards presented by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE). "I am... Read More.

Community-based programs to help ages 65-plus get COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Although those 65 and older in Pennsylvania are supposed to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine first, many are having a difficult time making an appointment. Some of the problem is caused by a limited supply of vaccine, meaning that... Read More.

Schools in PA ask to prioritize education staff for COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania school superintendents, school boards and teachers unions are coming together to ask Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize school staff for the COVID-19 vaccine. The education groups call it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open. More than... Read More.

Car strikes horse on Route 208 near Knox, Clarion County

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Salem Township, PA – A horse was struck by a car in Clarion County. 24-year-old Bradley Brown from Knox had been driving his Dodge Dart along Route 208 in Salem Township last Saturday around 7 p.m. A horse was in the middle of the road, and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs 13th renewal of Opioid Disaster Declaration

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed the 13th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. This declaration was the first of its kind for a public health emergency in Pennsylvania,... Read More.

“Chevrolet” trim stolen from pickup truck in Clarion County

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA – Someone broke into a building in Clarion County and stole aluminum trim that said “Chevrolet” from a tailgate. It happened sometime between Oct. 15, 2020 and Feb. 5, 2021 at an outbuilding along Lime Plant Road in Perry Township. The owner, a... Read More.

Penn State DuBois raises nearly $20,000 for THON, fight against childhood cancer

Thursday, February 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn State DuBois raised nearly $20,000 so far this year for THON, benefiting the fight against childhood cancer! For the first time ever, the annual hair auction had to be held virtually. Although the public could not attend, the participants gathered at... Read More.

DuBois Mayor announces Day of Hope at DuBois Middle School with Hope Squad

Thursday, February 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Mayor Ed Walsh is stopping by the DuBois Middle School today to officially declare a Day of Hope, connecting young people to each other and helping to prevent suicide. It's part of Hope Squad, a project in schools around the... Read More.

Police chase speeding NJ man for 8 miles on Interstate 80

Thursday, February 11 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – A New Jersey man was caught after leading police on a high-speed police chase through Clearfield County. Police say they saw 22-year-old Moises Caraballo Medina from Patterson, NJ, driving his Honda Civic at 107 mph near mile marker 116 in Bradford... Read More.

Life Community Church food distribution gives away hundreds of boxes of free food

Thursday, February 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A church's food distribution in DuBois gave hundreds of boxes filled with groceries to local people who needed it yesterday, but it unfortunately also caused some traffic backups. Life Community Church near the DuBois Mall is giving away free boxes of food... Read More.