State News

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.

PA Driver License Photo Centers Closed for Presidents Day

Saturday, February 17 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – This is Presidents Day weekend, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers will be closed until Tuesday. While the state centers are closed in observance of the Presidents Day holiday, you may go online... Read More.

Black Bear Harvest Totals 212 in Tri-County Area

Saturday, February 17 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Black bear hunting season in Pennsylvania is continuing to grow in popularity. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports a harvest of 2,920 bears last year. There were more than 206,000 hunters registered in the Commonwealth for the 2023 season, making it the fifth... Read More.

Tri-County average gas prices hold steady

Wednesday, January 31 by wcednews

UNDATED – There was very little movement this past week in the average gas prices for Western Pennsylvania and the entire state. According to Triple-A's East Central Gas Price Report, prices are a penny lower in Western PA; but the GasBuddy Survey shows that... Read More.

Elk County man among ten “most wanted”

Tuesday, January 30 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — An Elk County man is among the top ten suspects considered “most wanted” by Pennsylvania State Police. The newest ten most wanted list by the State Police includes Russell Mason. Mason is wanted in Elk County for failing to properly register as... Read More.

Elk County Catholic wins “Fan Favorite” plow, Jeff Tech wins honorable mention

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Elk County Catholic High School has won the regional “Fan Favorite” award in PennDOT's Paint the Plow safety outreach contest in District 2. Jeff Tech won honorable mention in District 10's “Fan Favorite voting. PennDOT announced the awards Monday at the start... Read More.

Average gas prices go up in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, January 24 by wcednews

UPDATED – After gas prices went lower for several consecutive weeks, the average price at Pennsylvania gas pumps increased a little last week. According to the most recent GasBuddy survey, the average per gallon price of gas went up 1.4 cents, and it is... Read More.

Do you have unclaimed property in the state treasury?

Monday, January 22 by wcednews

DUBOIS – It's estimated that 10-percent of Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property waiting for them in the state's treasury. State Representative Mike Armanini is offering two free clinics on how to obtain your unclaimed property at both his DuBois and St. Marys offices before the end... Read More.

PA Farm Show is winding down

Friday, January 12 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – This year's Pennsylvania Farm Show is winding down at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center just outside of Harrisburg. Some of the featured events at the Farm Show today include the presentation of Century Farms Awards, the open and junior dairy... Read More.