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Police using PH DuBois East for training exercises Friday and Sunday

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - As demolition is underway at Penn Highlands DuBois East for future growth, a part of the former hospital off Maple Avenue in DuBois is still standing waiting to be razed. This weekend, local police and fire departments will be using that... Read More.

65-year-old Clearfield woman killed in three-vehicle crash on Route 322

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – A Clearfield woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, Thursday afternoon. 65-year-old Nancy Godissart was stopped in the eastbound lane of Route 322 around 2:30 p.m. yesterday, waiting to turn onto Pebble Lane. 54-year-old Barry Quinn of... Read More.

Free winter wildlife driving tour in Cook Forest this Saturday

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

Cooksburg, PA – Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't see animals and enjoy nature at Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks! There will be a free interpretive driving tour on the Clarion River Winter Wildlife Expedition on Saturday, Jan. 11, starting at... Read More.

Navy wins over Army in annual cook-off at PA Farm Show

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Team Navy claimed victory during the Army v. Navy Cook-Off on the PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Stage at the 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show. The fifth annual culinary competition was the centerpiece of Military, Veterans and their Families Day, a full day of... Read More.

Pennsylvania woman gives birth to healthy boy via transplanted womb

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA – A Pennsylvania woman who gave birth to a boy she carried inside a transplanted womb says the experimental procedure delivered a “miracle.” Jennifer Gobrecht and her husband, Drew Gobrecht, appeared Thursday at a news conference in Philadelphia. Their child, Benjamin, was the... Read More.

Seedling sales begin for PA Game Commission

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - While it might be winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring – and beyond – by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The 2020 seedling order form is available online, and... Read More.

Sandy Township will approach City of DuBois about consolidation

Thursday, January 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – There's a chance that Sandy Township and DuBois could consolidate and operate as one government, not two separate localities. This idea has been brought up many times over the years, and it was officially considered two other times by the city council... Read More.

Local history teacher offers adult civics refresher course at Penn State DuBois

Thursday, January 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Quick... here's a pop quiz. What are the three branches of the government, and what do they even do? What's the difference between a primary election and a general election? Why do we need both the House of Representatives and the Senate? If... Read More.

Jeans for Teens: free pairs of jeans available for local teenagers ages 13-19

Thursday, January 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Help kids stay warm... and fashionable! Jeans for Teens, a program organized by Square One Community and Reynolds Financial, has dozens of pairs of blue jeans for teenagers in our area. If you know a teen ages 13-19 who could use a... Read More.

Few details, but multiple vehicles and trucks involved in Clarion County I-80 crash

Thursday, January 9 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – No names are being released yet, but multiple people were reportedly injured in a crash involving several vehicles and tractor-trailers on Interstate 80 around 9:20 a.m. yesterday. The crash temporarily shut down a portion of I-80 in Clarion County, between the Shippenville... Read More.