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School bus misses stop, backs up, strikes vehicle in Indiana County

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

North Mahoning Township, PA - A school bus caused an accident when the driver missed a stop and backed up into another vehicle in Indiana County, but thankfully no one was injured. It happened around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5 along Route 119 in... Read More.

Summerville man seriously injured in one-vehicle crash in Clarion County

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA - A Jefferson County man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle car crash in Clarion County recently, though police are still investigating the cause. 61-year-old Edward King from Summerville had been driving along Heathville Ohl Road in Beaver Township, near Knox, around... Read More.

20-year-old Clearfield County woman charged with stealing truck

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A 20-year-old Clearfield County woman was arrested after allegedly stealing a truck, driving under the influence, and drug possession. Lawrence Township Police were originally dispatched to Snappy's for a report of a theft of a motor vehicle around 2:30 a.m. early... Read More.

Drought watch/warnings lifted for 20 PA counties; Clearfield County remains on watch

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) lifted drought watch or warning for 20 counties, returning them to normal status. Three counties remain on drought watch. Drought watch or warning has been lifted... Read More.

2021 PA Farm Show goes all-virtual, with many ways to still experience the show

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Days away from the opening of the first-ever virtual Pennsylvania Farm Show, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding highlighted the various ways to experience the 105th show. “In a normal year, we bring half a-million people into our home in Harrisburg to experience Pennsylvania agriculture,”... Read More.

PA National Guard activated to D.C. through Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members have been activated to support the District of Columbia (D.C.) National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in our nation’s capital. “The unprecedented and disturbing events yesterday in our nation’s... Read More.

Agency on Aging senior centers receive nearly $5,000 each in PA Lottery funding

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced it has awarded $2 million in grants equally among 405 Area Agency on Aging-affiliated Senior Community Centers, including those in our area. Each eligible center will receive nearly $5,000 in funding, provided by the Pennsylvania... Read More.

Police Appreciation Day: Thank you to our local officers and troopers

Friday, January 8 by wcednews

Join us as we honor the brave men and women who keep our communities safe! Connect FM, and Sunny 106 are proud to sponsor Police Appreciation 2021! We salute those courageous individuals who serve and protect us every day. Celebrate National Law Enforcement Month with... Read More.

Driver that struck house in Houtzdale identified, facing hit-and-run charges

Friday, January 8 by wcednews

Houtzdale, PA – After a pickup truck struck a house in Clearfield County and then fled the scene, police were able to track down the driver. Just before midnight late Monday night, a concerned citizen driving a Walmart vehicle told police they witnessed a Chevy... Read More.

Brockway’s 219/28 stoplight will need maintenance to keep working

Friday, January 8 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway borough is getting some stoplight maintenance soon. The light on Routes 219 and 28 went on the blink recently, and when the borough looked into the problem, they found that the light needed maintenance. It had minimal work done... Read More.