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COVID-19 update: 73.3 percent PA adults fully vaccinated

Thursday, November 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania officials say, although there has been an uptick in breakthrough COVID-19 cases for those who are vaccinated, the large majority of covid cases that end up in the hospital or in death are in those people who are not vaccinated... Read More.

Minor fire at Cooper Township Municipal Building

Thursday, November 18 by wcednews

Cooper Township, PA – The Cooper Township Municipal Building, in the eastern part of Clearfield County near Winburne, had to evacuate due to a small fire Wednesday afternoon. There are no details on the fire or what caused it, but it was quickly extinguished. Cooper Township... Read More.

Ridgway election candidates will “cast lots” to break tie

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - Here's proof that every vote counts! After two Ridgway Borough Council candidates tied with exactly 525 votes each, they'll "cast lots" to learn who will fill the seat. Republican Brent Kemmer and Democrat Joe Gasbarre were tied for the fourth seat on... Read More.

24-year-old DuBois man accused of Subway robbery

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A man was arrested for reportedly attempting to rob the Subway restaurant in DuBois recently. 24-year-old Tristan Snyder from DuBois faces a felony charge of robbery by taking property and a charge of theft by unlawful taking. Snyder had allegedly been in... Read More.

Curwensville man injured after striking tree

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

Bloom Township, PA – A Curwensville man was left with serious injuries after striking a tree in Clearfield County. State Police say 63-year-old Glenn Gearhart had been driving along Greenville Pike in Bloom Township, close to its intersection with Chestnut Grove Highway, on Nov. 6. It... Read More.

Protest about vaccine requirement planned at Penn Highlands

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A protest rally is planned for outside of Penn Highlands DuBois this Friday by those who are concerned about the vaccine requirement for anyone working at the hospital. Organizers are calling it a "medical freedom of choice rally". Participants plan to meet on... Read More.

New state record Walleye caught… 18 pounds 1 ounce

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

Fayette County, PA – Pennsylvania has a new state record Walleye! The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says that 62-year-old Richard Nicholson from Fayette County had been fishing along the bank of the Youghiogheny River with his son on Oct. 28. He said the day... Read More.

85-year-old woman found dead after Leeper house fire

Tuesday, November 16 by wcednews

Farmington Township, PA – An elderly woman was found dead in a home after a fire in Clarion County. State Police were called to assist the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company after a full-involved structure fire on Route 66 near Leeper on Sunday morning. After extinguishing the... Read More.

Former Wildwood Inn destroyed by fire near Grampian

Tuesday, November 16 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – The fire marshal is still investigating what caused an aggressive, two-alarm fire that damaged an empty bar and restaurant in Clearfield County. Fire crews were called to the former Wildwood Inn Bar and Grill on the Curwensville-Grampian Highway around 12:30 Monday afternoon.... Read More.

House fire along Route 322 near Reynoldsville

Tuesday, November 16 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – Fire crews battled another fire overnight last night in Jefferson County, along Route 322 close to Reynoldsville. Although details are limited, we know that a home caught fire and multiple fire crews were on scene around 2 a.m. Route 322 was briefly closed... Read More.