Local News

COVID-19 Update: 5,925 hospitalized statewide with virus, 1,196 in ICU

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As of Christmas, Dec. 25 (the last available day that we received statistics reports, for the time being), there were 5,925 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, nearly double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,196 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

Gate damaged at Redbank Valley Trail in Clarion County

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Toby Township, PA - A walking / bike trail in Clarion County had one of its gates damaged by a vandal. State Police in Clarion say a gate and its post were found damaged on Nov. 30 at the trail maintained by the Redbank Valley... Read More.

Wood stove and homemade trailer stolen from woods in Clearfield County

Sunday, December 27 by wcednews

Woodward Township, PA - After sitting in the woods for about five years, a wood stove and a homemade trailer were stolen from where they had been in Clearfield County. The victim, a 71-year-old Irvona man, noticed the stove and trailer were missing from the... Read More.

Crash on Route 553 Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

Saturday, December 26 by wcednews

Cherryhill Township, PA - A two-vehicle crash on Route 553 in Cherryhill Township last Wednesday, Dec. 23, left one person dead and three others injured in one vehicle. The crash occurred on a portion of SR 553 with no marked speed sign, a double yellow... Read More.

Clearfield man stole vehicle, more stolen items found inside vehicle

Saturday, December 26 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police have arrested a man for stealing a vehicle, as well as stealing the items that we also found in the vehicle. Paul Hoyt from Clearfield was found and arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 23 for theft of a motor vehicle... Read More.

Hanover eagle cam is back for the season

Saturday, December 26 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - A new season of live-streamed action from a bald-eagle nest near Codorus State Park in Hanover, Pa. is underway. The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced its popular Eagle Cam, a joint project with partners HDOnTap and Comcast Business, has returned. The Hanover cam is one... Read More.

Advice for a relaxed, stress-free Christmas season… even during a pandemic

Friday, December 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Even during a pandemic, this season is the most wonderful time of the year! It’s true, but for a lot of people (let’s face it), it’s also the most stressful time of the year... especially when you factor in COVID-19, physically distancing... Read More.

DAHS Drama Club radio play this Saturday: Our Miss Brooks – Puppy Love

Friday, December 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Because they couldn't have a live audience this year, the drama students at DuBois Area High School had to get really creative this year in a way that frankly as radio people, we love! They've have recorded three old-time radio shows. Listen... Read More.

Dec. 25 last day to apply for Lost Wages Assistance Program

Friday, December 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set the deadline to apply for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program and all applications must be submitted by 9:59 PM Friday,... Read More.

Struggling with loneliness, anxiety, or addiction? Here’s how to connect and get support.

Friday, December 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The PA government shared resources for people struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, and other stressors this holiday season. The holidays can be both a time of joy and a period of stress for people, depending on their circumstances. However, given the... Read More.