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I-80 Construction Beginning Next Week

Saturday, March 1 by wcednews

UNDATED - Next week PennDOT will begin working on a major interchange project between I-80 and I-99.Ultimately aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion, the project plans to begin Monday with single lane closures starting on March 10th.The construction is expected to last until... Read More.

Brookville Truck Driver Recognized for Saving Elderly Woman

Friday, February 28 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - A Brookville Truck Driver is being recognized for his role in saving an elderly woman in an I-80 crash.Jim Northey witnessed a van crash into a guardrail injuring and trapping an 85 year-old woman. He then got out of his vehicle in... Read More.

Pa Businesses, Challenges and Opportunities

Friday, February 28 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A representative from the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry came to DuBois Thursday to speak to area businesses on the challenges and opportunities he sees for business owners.Alex Halper, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, spoke on the chamber’s initiative to... Read More.

$3 Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold in Punxsutawney

Friday, February 28 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - Uni-Mart in Punxsutawney has recently sold a $3 million dollar scratch-off lottery ticket.“The Hunt for $3,000,000” game sold by the Mahoning Street business was claimed by an unidentified individual, giving the area business a $10,000 dollar bonus for selling the winning ticket.According... Read More.

Jefferson County Deputy Treasurer Announces Bid for Treasurer

Friday, February 28 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Jefferson County’s Deputy Treasurer has announced her bid for Treasurer.Renee Stiver, a Brookville native, worked as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, trainer, and shift supervisor for over 16 years before taking up the mantle of Deputy Treasurer for the past nine years.She touts... Read More.

Are Gas Prices Taking A Dip

Friday, February 28 by wcednews

UNDATED – Gas prices in the Tri-County are taking a dip, amid state high averages.According to Triple-A, all area gas prices have dipped by four cents making Elk County’s average $3.55 dollars a gallon, Clearfield County at $3.45 dollars, and Jefferson County at $3.42... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Accused of Assault

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is behind bars after he allegedly physically assaulted and choked a woman two different times.According to State Police, they were dispatched to a domestic dispute report on February 22nd at a Gaskill Township Residence.Once on scene police learned that... Read More.

Brookville Chamber Still Seeking Award Nominations

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - The Brookville Chamber of Commerce is asking for your help in nominating worthy individuals and businesses for their annual BACC Awards celebration.Nominations are open for the Business of the Year, Large and Small, President’s Cup for non-profits, and Walter Dick Memorial Person... Read More.

Luigi’s Villa Officially Purchased by Life Community Church

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Luigi’s Villa, located at 800 West Weber Avenue in DuBois, has now been officially purchased by Life Community Church, who plans on using the facility for religious and community events.With no plans on making renovations, the church will use the facility... Read More.

Area Road Projects Funded

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over half a million dollars will be going towards two area road projects.In Reynoldsville, $300,000 dollars will be used to repave multiple streets that are starting to decay.Another $300,000 dollars will be used in Grampian for stormwater improvements and paving Sixth StreetBoth... Read More.