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Two rings worth $5,500 total stolen from Jefferson County home

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – Jewelry was stolen from a home in Jefferson County. A 14K gold band with a single diamond worth $1,000 and a .75K diamond in a 24K white gold band worth $4,500 was taken from the home of a 42-year-old Punxsutawney woman... Read More.

DuBois School District adjusts original plans for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois School District originally had plans for making it easier for teachers to get vaccinated when their time came, but it looks like that could still be a while before it happens. Superintendent Wendy Benton said they had originally planned to hold... Read More.

DuBois Humanitarian Riders club replaces DuBois Wendy’s flag

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – After someone online mentioned that they noticed the American flag at the DuBois Wendy's restaurant was starting to look tattered, the DuBois Humanitarian Riders, a local bikers club, stepped up to help out. The Humanitarian Riders donated a flag to the restaurant... Read More.

Elliot Gelfand announces candidacy for DuBois area district judge seat

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Elliot Gelfand, a DuBois native who has been a practicing attorney in Pennsylvania for the past ten years, has announced his candidacy for the DuBois area district justice seat, left vacant with retirement of Judge Pat Ford since October. Gelfand says he... Read More.

Some roads restricted in southern PA for icy conditions; check 511PA.com

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In anticipation of frozen precipitation and potentially icy roadway conditions in many areas, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during the upcoming storm. The majority of the highways with restrictions are in the southern... Read More.

Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can file Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications online

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can now apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2020, the Wolf Administration announced. This assistance is available through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which has delivered more than $6.8 billion to eligible Pennsylvanians since the... Read More.

$12,500 worth of rigging equipment stolen in Elk County

Tuesday, January 26 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – Someone stole rigging equipment worth a total of $12,500 from a rigging vehicle parked in Elk County. State Police in Ridgway say a 26-year-old Clarendon man reported his had parked the vehicle along Ogrin Road and Route 948 in Highland Township... Read More.

Camp Cadet program canceled for 2021

Monday, January 25 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania State Police have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Camp Cadet and Sunny Day Camp Programs to ensure the health and safety of participants, Pennsylvania State Police personnel, and other volunteers.... Read More.

PA will start issuing extended pandemic unemployment benefits

Monday, January 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that payments for the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program in the new federal CARES Act extension will resume the week of January 24. "Since receiving the information we needed... Read More.

Preliminary 2021-22 hunting/trapping seasons approved

Monday, January 25 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave preliminary approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the 2021-22 license year. Modifications proposed for the 2021-22 seasons include: A statewide, 14-day concurrent antlered and antlerless firearms season, which was proposed to simplify... Read More.