State News

PA Historical and Museum Commission accepting local applications for grants

Monday, January 2 by Marissa Rigatti

HARRISBURG – During these first few weeks of the new year local governments and non-profit organizations are being invited to apply for Keystone Historic Preservation grants. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is accepting applications for grants between $5,000 and $100,000 to support projects that... Read More.

PennDOT driver license and photo centers remain closed today

Monday, December 26 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – All of PennDOT’s driver license and photo centers are closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday. They will reopen Tuesday – tomorrow. You still have access to many different driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver... Read More.

Heavy Wintery Mix Expected Today

Thursday, December 15 by Marissa Rigatti

DUBOIS – A wintry stom of freezing rain, sleet, snow and rain is hitting the Tri-County area today. Many area schools, daycares and senior centers are closed for the day. Check the updated list of closings and cancellations at "Operation Stormwatch" presented by Goodwill... Read More.

Clearfield County man sentenced to up to 50 years in prison

Friday, November 25 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – A 78-year-old Clearfield County man will spend the rest of his life in jail for sexually assaulting two young girls. Earlier this week, Moses Norris of Westover was sentenced to serve a total of 27 to 54 years in state prison. In... Read More.

Clarion Woman Identified in I-80 Crash

Friday, November 25 by Marissa Rigatti

CLEARFIELD – The name and identity of the woman killed last Friday in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 near DuBois has been released. Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer Snyder says it was 33-year-old Brandi Rapp of Clarion who died at the scene of... Read More.

Free child car seat checks offered this week

Monday, November 21 by wcednews

UNDATED — A pair of free child car seat checks will be offered in the Tri-County area this week as part of Pennsylvania’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign. State Police Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to check your car seats for suitability, proper... Read More.

Midterm Election Day guide – Tuesday, November 8th

Tuesday, November 8 by wcednews

UNDATED – It is midterm election day in the Tri-County area. Polls open at 7 this morning, and they will close at 8 tonight. The major races on the ballot today include the race for Governor of Pennsylvania where Republican Doug Mastriano is facing Democrat Josh... Read More.

Changes coming for antlerless deer license applications

Monday, November 7 by wcednews

HARRISBURG — If you are a deer hunter, expect some changes next year in how you apply for Pennsylvania antlerless deer licenses. It was made official Friday by the Pennsylvania Game Commission that legislation enacted in Harrisburg last week will allow hunters to buy antlerless... Read More.

Brockway student wins first place honors in PennDOT poster contest

Monday, October 17 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - A local student was recognized in Harrisburg for her involvement in a state-wide public safety campaign. Brockway's Razayah Keller won first place in PennDOT's School Bus Safety Poster Contest in the Grade 6-8 category. Her poster will now move on to the... Read More.

Government offices and services closed in observance of Columbus Day

Monday, October 10 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Today is the observance of Columbus Day, so all state and federal government offices and services are closed. Also closed for the holiday today are all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's driver license and photo centers. If you need any driver or vehicle products... Read More.