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Statewide recount in PA Commonwealth Court between Dumas and Crompton

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The race was too close for the two open seats for the PA Commonwealth Court. There will be a recount between the second- and third-place finishers, Democrat Lori Dumas and Republican Drew Crompton. Dumas is very slightly ahead. If the votes are recounted... Read More.

$3 million support for PA farmer-veterans, services available for agriculture post-service

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – On this Veterans Day, Pennsylvania is highlighting how after veterans come home from their service, some of them are choosing to go into farming and other agricultural fields. Since 2015, Pennsylvania has invested more than $3 million to support the commonwealth's farmer-veterans who... Read More.

Bobette Diner sells lottery ticket worth $1.4 million

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Bobette Motel and Diner sold a lucky lottery ticket worth $1.4 million! It was the top-prize winning ticket for PA Lottery's Fat Wallet game, sold Saturday at the restaurant on Blinker Parkway in DuBois. Because the Bobette sold that winning ticket, the... Read More.

Veterans Day programs this Thursday

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Please take a moment on Veterans Day to honor the people who serve the country we love so much. In DuBois, one of the biggest celebrations will be at the DuBois Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813 at 114 Fuller Street. A special... Read More.

No USPS mail, driver’s license centers, or banks open on Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT Driver's License Centers and DMVs will be closed this Thursday to observe Veterans Day. The USPS postal system mail also won't be delivered on Thursday. UPS and FedEx will continue doing some pickup and delivery services. Most bank offices will... Read More.

Coins and precious metals stolen in Banks Township

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Banks Township, PA – Hundreds of dollars worth of coins and precious metals were stolen from a home in Indiana County, close to the border with Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. Nearly $660 of gold dollar coins, Indian head pennies, Buffalo head nickels, silver coins, and... Read More.

PA discusses school bus safety for kids, results of Operation Safe Stop

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lower Allen Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation... Read More.

School mask mandate in PA expected to end in January, says Gov. Wolf

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A date is on the horizon for when schools will be able to make their own decisions regarding masks... January 17, 2022. Governor Tom Wolf announced the intention to return the commonwealth’s K-12 school mask requirement to local leaders on Jan. 17. Once the... Read More.

Two adults injured in school bus crash near Curwensville

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA – Two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Curwensville yesterday morning. Just after 8 a.m. Monday, crews were called out to Village Road in Pike Township. The driver, 56-year-old Marjann Clark from Glen Richey, had swerved to avoid a deer,... Read More.

Penn Highlands will comply with federal vaccine mandate

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare says they will comply with the federal vaccine mandate, requiring all of their healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4 unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption. This mandate does not allow... Read More.