State News

Clearfield and Elk County high schoolers participate in PennDOT’s “Paint the Plow”

Tuesday, January 9 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – From now until January 15th, you have the chance to choose your favorite snow plow decorated by Clearfield and Elk County high school students. It's PennDOT's “Paint the Plow” program. Students from DuBois Central Catholic, Elk County Catholic and Clearfield Area high... Read More.

Clearfield County Conservation District secures more than $400,000 in grants

Monday, January 8 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Clearfield County Conservation District will receive more than $400,000 in state grants to help fund two of its projects. The money will come from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Growing Green Plus grant program. Approved projects are those which protect... Read More.

Butter sculpture unveiled at 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Saturday, January 6 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway. The 2024 edition of the Farm Show at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center just outside of Harrisburg will continue through January 13th. On Wednesday, this year's butter sculpture was unveiled. It is a 1,000-pound... Read More.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show begins this weekend

Friday, January 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show begins this weekend. The 2024 Farm Show just outside of Harrisburg will feature everything from magic shows to mullet contests to livestock judging, and it runs from January 6th through January 13th. Some preliminary events scheduled for... Read More.

PA State Police issue New Year holiday crash and enforcement report

Friday, January 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The New Year holiday crash and enforcement report has been compiled by the Pennsylvania State Police. The number of crashes from December 30th through January 1st was 336. Five people were killed in those crashes, and 68 people were injured. State Police... Read More.

Driver license and photo centers closing for New Year’s weekend

Friday, December 29 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – As we approach New Year's weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds you that all driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday. While the state centers will be closed those three days in observance of the New Year... Read More.

Tri-County area gas prices continue to drop

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

UNDATED – The trend of lower gasoline prices is continuing in the Tri-County area as the new year approaches. This week's GasBuddy survey and price report from Triple-A East Central shows that the average per gallon price in Pennsylvania is down one penny, and... Read More.

State Police issue Christmas crash and enforcement report

Thursday, December 28 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Christmas holiday crash and enforcement report has been compiled by the Pennsylvania State Police. The number of crashes was significantly lower this year compared to 2022, but the number of DUI arrests and other citations was much higher this year. Over... Read More.

Two new State Police Troopers assigned to Jefferson County

Wednesday, December 27 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Police have welcomed 74 new Troopers into their ranks, and two of those graduates will be serving in Jefferson County. Following their graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, both Matthew Burke and Trent Young have received an assignment... Read More.

PennDOT driver license and photo centers closed for Christmas

Saturday, December 23 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – This Christmas weekend, 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 Saturday through Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday, you may still go online... Read More.