Local News

$2.9 million to help improve roadway to Elk Country Visitor’s Center

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - More than $30 million in grants are being given statewide to help improve multimodal roadway projects, making transportation easier in Pennsylvania, including a project in Elk County. Benezette Township is getting $2.9 million to reconstruct 5.6 miles of Winslow Hill Road (T-520).... Read More.

Fence gate exploded by tannerite in Clarion County

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA – A fence gate in Clarion County was blown off of its hinges with explosives recently. The owner, 50-year-old William Stoots from Hermitage, says someone trespassed on his property along Kissinger Mills Road in Madison Township around 3 a.m. Sunday morning. He says... Read More.

Pennsylvania partners with nonprofit, Shatterproof, to end substance use disorder stigma

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration announced today that Pennsylvania, through its Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), will be one of three founding partners and the first state partner with Shatterproof in supporting the nonprofit’s national strategy to end addiction... Read More.

More than 100 positive COVID-19 cases in Clearfield County overall

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Since testing began, data shows that more than 100 people in Clearfield County tested positive for COVID-19. However, keep in mind that these are cases since the beginning, not current cases. Also, not everyone who might have the novel coronavirus has been tested. Because... Read More.

DuBois Lions Nite at the Races changed to outdoor basket raffle

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Although the DuBois Lions Club has had to cancel their Nite at the Races fundraising event, they're still hoping you donate generously in a different way this year. DuBois Lions Club will host an outdoor basket raffle at the Edward V. Cherry... Read More.

Wolf likely to veto bill for right-to-know requests during emergencies

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A new bill would required the state to be more transparent during disaster declarations, but it seems as though Gov. Tom Wolf will likely veto that bill. House Bill 2463, which passed in both the House and Senate, would require the office... Read More.

House of Reps bill would ensure COVID-19 death benefits for first responders

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced legislation to ensure families of first responders receive line-of-duty death benefits in the event their loved ones die as result of COVID-19. “First responders who die as the result of COVID-19 deserve the same benefits of those... Read More.

Liquor Control Enforcement issues 44 warnings for COVID-19 compliance

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,524 licensed liquor establishments from Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 as part of its regular work to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other... Read More.

Avoiding catching easy-target trout during hot weather

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Next time you go trout fishing, avoid easy targets, like trouts that hang around the cool water at the mouths of springs or tributaries. Especially when the weather is hot and dry, trout try to seek out the closest source of cold... Read More.

Barn catches fire Sunday evening near Clearfield

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A barn caught fire near Clearfield yesterday evening, potentially due to a lightning strike. Although there is no official report yet from the fire marshal on the cause, the Pine Grove Nursery in Lawrence Township caught fire around 6 p.m. Sunday... Read More.