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49 state employees honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence

Thursday, October 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – 49 state employees were honored yesterday with the Governor's Awards for Excellence, showing bravery, innovation, persistence, and dedication to the residents of our state. This includes four PA State Police troopers, a couple employees from PennDOT centers, workers from the unemployment office... Read More.

Grampian couple faces charges in death of infant, ruled accidental

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – A Grampian couple faces charges in the death of a baby girl in early July, though the death has been ruled as accidental. 22-year-old Alexa Kephart is charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of children, and recklessly endangering another person. 23-year-old Dakota... Read More.

Missing New Jersey man last seen on I-80 near Clarion

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Clarion Township, PA – A missing man from New Jersey was last seen on Interstate 80 in Clarion County, and police want your help locating him. 30-year-old Joseph Bach from Parsippany, NJ, was last seen on Monday just after noon when his vehicle became disabled... Read More.

Four PA State Troopers earn the Governor’s Awards for Excellence

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Four Pennsylvania State Troopers will be recognized by Governor Tom Wolf for individual and group actions that prevented injury or loss of life and improved the quality of life of Pennsylvanians. The men are among 49 employees from nine agencies who... Read More.

Closures on I-80 westbound near Exit 90 starting Monday

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - This upcoming Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 a.m., the westbound travel lane in the area of Exit 90, as well as the Exit 90 ramps, will be closed to all traffic. In addition, there will be a 12-foot width restriction in... Read More.

More than 165,000 Pennsylvanians download COVID Alert PA app

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – More than 165,000 Pennsylvanians have downloaded the COVID Alert PA exposure notification mobile app in the first week since the app was released to the Apple and Google app stores. However, given that there are about 12.8 million people who live in... Read More.

Two deaths in Sandy Township, neither are a danger to the public

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – The Sandy Township Police Department is conducting two separate death investigations, both incidents occurring on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Sandy Township. At approximately 12:19 p.m., police were dispatched to a Cayman Landing residence for a deceased 43-year-old female. The police are... Read More.

Two seriously injured in DUI crash in Clearfield County

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

Morris Township, PA – Two people are left with serious injuries after a suspected DUI crash in Clearfield County. State Police in Clearfield say 57-year-old Carol Barton from Morrisdale had been driving along the the Kylertown Drifting Highway on Friday afternoon when she veered off... Read More.

Online dog sale scam reported in Elk County

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

Fox Township, PA – A dog-related scam is making the rounds in our area, so be careful of any puppies you see for sale online. A 39-year-old Kersey woman responded for a dog for sale ad, originally posted in Florida, on Sept. 18. She sent money... Read More.

Octoberfest in Downtown DuBois this Saturday

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Celebrate the fall season with Downtown DuBois Inc. at Octoberfest from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3. Click Here to check out the Facebook event page. West Long Avenue from High Street to Brady Street in DuBois will be blocked to... Read More.