State News

Thompson leads national effort to restore whole milk option in schools

Saturday, December 16 by wcednews

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lead by Tri-County area U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, more than 330 U.S. House members recently voted in favor of the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.” If this legislation becomes law, it will restore the option of whole milk in... Read More.

Clearfield County railroad tracks project gets millions in PA help

Friday, December 15 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – A portion of railroad track lines in southern Clearfield County will be improved thanks to the approval of $3-million in state assistance. The entire upgrade project for the R.J. Corman Railroad Company-Pennsylvania Lines subdivision near Cherry Tree has a total price tag... Read More.

Gas prices keep going down in Tri-County area

Wednesday, December 13 by wcednews

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices are continuing to trend lower in the Tri-County area and across the state. The latest reports from GasBuddy and Triple-A East Central show that gas prices are down 6.7 cents per gallon statewide in the last week, and they... Read More.

Congressman Glenn GT Thompson diagnosed with prostate cancer

Thursday, December 7 by wcednews

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. On Tuesday, Thompson said the diagnosis came as a surprise, but he is determined to continue working as a representative for the people of Pennsylvania15th Congressional District. Thompson said he feels... Read More.

Jefferson County seniors contribute ornaments for State Capitol Christmas tree

Thursday, December 7 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Among hundreds of handmade ornaments hanging on Pennsylvania's State Capitol Christmas tree this year are some made by senior adults in Jefferson County. Ornaments were submitted by seniors at the Brockwayville Depot in Brockway, The Foundry in Reynoldsville, Brookville's Heritage House, and... Read More.

2024 Pennsylvania fishing licenses now on sale

Saturday, December 2 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — The 2024 spring trout fishing season is four months away, but you can now buy a license for next year from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Next year's licenses, permits and gift vouchers went on sale Friday (yesterday), December 1st. Tim... Read More.

Tri-County hunters, Country Butcher are sharing the deer harvest

Monday, November 27 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD — As rifle deer season hits full stride in Pennsylvania, more and more hunters in the Tri-County area are giving back to the community through the “Hunters Sharing the Harvest” program. For nearly a decade, The Country Butcher in Woodland and Clearfield has... Read More.

Kephart challenges automatic salary increases

Friday, November 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania's elected officials receive automatic pay raises, but Clearfield County State Representative Dallas Kephart doesn’t think they should. Kephart tried to offer an amendment to a piece of legislation in Harrisburg last week that would have required legislators to vote on their... Read More.

Pennsylvania’s deer season opens Saturday

Friday, November 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Saturday is opening day of Pennsylvania’s statewide firearms deer season. It's not an official state holiday, but some treat it as one. Opening day is by far the busiest single day on the hunting calendar with approximately half a million people heading... Read More.

Gas prices continue to drop before Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 22 by wcednews

UNDATED – Here's some good news if you are driving this Thanksgiving – average gas prices in Pennsylvania are 43 cents per gallon lower this year than they were last Thanksgiving season. The latest survey results from GasBuddy show that the average per gallon... Read More.