State News

Tri-County Area Senior Community Centers Receive Grants

Thursday, May 16 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Fourteen senior community centers in Clearfield, Jefferson, and Elk Counties will be receiving grants funded by proceeds from the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Brockwayville Depot in Brockway was awarded a larger, competitive grant of $10,000 for improvements and renovations. Grants of more than... Read More.

PA Average Gas Prices Drop a Little

Wednesday, May 15 by wcednews

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices are a little bit lower in Pennsylvania this week. The latest GasBuddy statewide survey shows a drop of nearly four cents per gallon to an average of $3.76. Compared to a year ago, the average per gallon price of... Read More.

Langerholc, Dush Vote to Approve Sportsman Plate

Friday, May 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – There could soon be a new funding source in support of youth hunting and fishing education. On Wednesday, local State Senators Wayne Langerholc and Cris Dush helped to approve a bill which would create a new Pennsylvania Sportsman license plate. The plate... Read More.

Tri-County Area Gas Prices Remain Steady

Wednesday, May 8 by wcednews

UNDATED – Average per gallon gas prices in Western PA and across the state have been mostly steady over the past week. According to GasBuddy, the Pennsylvania price is unchanged at $3.79 per gallon. In Western PA, the Triple-A East Central Gas Price Report... Read More.

2024 Primary Election Day Results

Tuesday, April 23 by wcednews

Check on the results of Pennsylvania's 2024 Primary Election -- Statewide -- https://www.electionreturns.pa.gov/ Clearfield County -- https://clearfieldco.org/election-central/ Jefferson County -- https://www.jeffersoncountypa.gov/departments/commissioners/election-info/ Elk County -- https://www.co.elk.pa.us/index.php/elections

PA Turnpike E-Z Pass Customers Warned of Scam

Wednesday, April 10 by wcednews

MIDDLETOWN – Be aware of a phishing scam which is targeting Pennsylvania Turnpike E-Z Pass account holders. If you receive a text asking you to provide personal financial information in order to settle outstanding toll amounts, it is most likely a scam. According to officials at... Read More.

Tri-County Area Roads Flood on Wednesday

Thursday, April 4 by wcednews

UNDATED – Persistent and heavy rains brought many streams, creeks, and rivers out of their banks in the Tri-County area Wednesday. At one point, PennDOT closed six water-covered roads in Clearfield County, including portions of Route 219 and 53 which experience heavy traffic. Flood... Read More.

DuBois Woman Charged with Felony Theft

Saturday, March 9 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY— A DuBois woman is accused of theft for accepting more than $2,000 in Covid-related rental assistance she was not eligible to receive. According to court documents, 57-year-old Terri Krueger has been charged with four felony counts by the PA Office of State Inspector General.... Read More.

Budget Hearings Continue in Harrisburg This Week

Monday, March 4 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – This week in Harrisburg, the Appropriations Committee of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives will continue it's review of Governor Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. Last week, hearings were conducted with the Department of State , the departments... Read More.

PA Driver License, Photo Centers Closed Today

Monday, February 19 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Today is Presidents Day, so the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers are closed. While the state centers are closed in observance of the national holiday, you may go online to obtain all the forms,... Read More.