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Department of Corrections honoring prison medical and dental workers

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Corrections (DOC) officials are highlighting a different employee group for their work to support the department, its mission and the inmates at the state's 24 state correctional facilities, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic. This past week officials recognized medical... Read More.

Security camera stolen from front porch near Wilcox

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA – A security camera was stolen in Elk County. The 30-year-old victim says his security camera was stolen from the front porch of his home on Kane Street in Jones Township, near Wilcox on Nov. 14. The investigation is continuing. Click Here to... Read More.

PennDOT wants your ideas on how to increase repair funding

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As part of its ongoing work to explore sustainable transportation options, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting public feedback for the PennDOT Pathways Program. Information is accessible at www.penndot.gov/funding and feedback will be accepted through December 17, 2020. "A... Read More.

55-year-old man dead after Osceola Mills ATV crash

Monday, November 23 by wcednews

Osceola Borough, PA – A Clearfield County man died as the result of an ATV crash in Osceola Borough. 55-year-old Mark Earnest from Osceola Mills had been riding his Yamaha Grizzly 700 ATV in Friday night, Nov. 20, on Hale Street when he lost control... Read More.

DuBois Central Catholic will begin remote learning Nov. 23 – Dec. 4

Monday, November 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois Central Catholic will begin remote learning on Monday, November 23 through Friday, December 4. Gretchen Caruso, President of DCC stated, “Choosing to go to Remote Learning was a very difficult decision. I believe there is no substitute for in person instruction.... Read More.

$11M budget with no new taxes passed to finish end of PA fiscal year

Monday, November 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - An $11 billion spending package to finish out the rest of the fiscal year passed in PA's legislature, with no new taxes. *** Pennsylvania State Senate Democrats response: Harrisburg, PA - An $11 billion no-new-taxes spending package won passage in a Friday night session... Read More.

Clearfield Borough Police: knocking on door, stolen package, woman in woods

Monday, November 23 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police reported a few incidents over the weekend, including someone knocking on doors at night, a woman who said she was lost in the woods, a package that was stolen off of a porch, and a suspicious man who... Read More.

PH DuBois, PH Elk receive American Heart Association Quality Achievement Awards for Stroke

Monday, November 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA ― Penn Highlands DuBois and Penn Highlands Elk have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes a hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized,... Read More.

Deadline is Monday for businesses to be included in DuBois Shop Small Saturday bag

Saturday, November 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Do you run a small business in DuBois and are going to be open on Shop Small Saturday? If you're a member, the DuBois Chamber and Downtown DuBois Incorporated would like you to drop off 150 coupons or flyers for your... Read More.

Christ the King Manor gets new CEO, Paula Felton-Werner

Saturday, November 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA. November 20, 2020 – At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of Christ the King Manor, the promotion of Paula Felton-Werner to the position of CEO/Chief Administrator was announced. Ms. Felton-Werner previously held the Administrator position where she has been instrumental... Read More.