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Multiple PA agencies staffing COVID-19 Commonwealth Response Coordination Center

Saturday, March 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is supplementing staffing in the Commonwealth Response Coordination Center (CRCC) to monitor the progress of COVID-19, more commonly referred to as “coronavirus,” with specially trained staff from multiple state agencies. The CRCC staffing will include personnel... Read More.

Department of Corrections cancels visits statewide, begins enhanced screenings

Saturday, March 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Following Gov. Tom Wolf's announcement earlier today of mitigation measures in Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced that, effective tomorrow, March 13, and for a period of 14 days, inmate visits at all state correctional institutions are cancelled. In addition,... Read More.

Summerville couple charged with taking $111,000 from man’s mother

Saturday, March 14 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - A Summerville couple are being charged with fraudulently taking more than $111,000 from a woman by becoming her "power of attorney" before she died. The Pennsylvania State Police in collaboration with the Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett's Office have arrested two... Read More.

Philadelphia officer shot and killed while serving warrant

Saturday, March 14 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — Authorities say a Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed as he served a homicide warrant at a home in the city's Frankford section. Cpl. James O'Connor was shot around 5:45 a.m. Friday. Officials say he was shot in the shoulder... Read More.

Nursing homes not allowing visitors; events canceled; Penn State classes online

Friday, March 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Many events have been canceled or postponed because of the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. Do you know of an event that is being postponed or a similar announcement? Please email [email protected] with the details. *** State College, PA – Penn State University... Read More.

Most schools in our area remain open for now

Friday, March 13 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA – Most local schools (including DuBois, Clearfield, Curwensville, Philipsburg-Osceola, and others) have said so far that they plan on staying open, at least for the time being. Nearly every school has released a statement about keeping an eye on the... Read More.

Clearfield County organizes COVID-19 task force

Friday, March 13 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Clearfield County Commissioners have announced that the county has formed a COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Task Force. The task force consists of the county commissioners, Emergency Management Agency Director Joe Bigar, EMA Deputy Scott Mignot, 911 Director Dave McClure, 911 Deputy Jeremy... Read More.

Tire flies off vehicle on I-80, strikes car windshield, injures woman

Friday, March 13 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A young Clearfield County woman was injured after a tire flew off of a truck on Interstate 80 and went through her windshield. 20-year-old Mackenzie Lansberry from Clearfield had been driving west on I-80 near mile marker 117 in the Lawrence... Read More.

Accidental fire destroys West Decatur home, man treated for smoke inhalation

Friday, March 13 by wcednews

Boggs Township, PA – A fire that destroyed a house and injured a man yesterday in Clearfield County has been ruled as accidental. A house on Old Erie Pike in West Decatur caught on fire around 10:17 a.m. Thursday. The occupant, 70-year-old Samuel Dixon, was flown... Read More.

Senior Scholastic Challenge postponed

Thursday, March 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Senior Scholastic Challenge has been postponed due to concerns from Penn State. The Senior Scholastic Challenge has been postponed in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Carol Foltz, the event organizer, is working to reschedule the event. All Penn State... Read More.

Multiple PA agencies staffing COVID-19 Commonwealth Response Coordination Center

Department of Corrections cancels visits statewide, begins enhanced screenings

Summerville couple charged with taking $111,000 from man’s mother

Philadelphia officer shot and killed while serving warrant

Nursing homes not allowing visitors; events canceled; Penn State classes online

Most schools in our area remain open for now

Clearfield County organizes COVID-19 task force

Tire flies off vehicle on I-80, strikes car windshield, injures woman

Accidental fire destroys West Decatur home, man treated for smoke inhalation

Senior Scholastic Challenge postponed

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