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Email marketing class with DuBois Chamber this Thursday

Tuesday, February 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Do you need to learn more about the basics of email marketing? The DuBois Chamber office has a couple more openings for this class that’s being held on Thursday, February 18th at DuBois Best Western Conference Center. Class time is 10 a.m.... Read More.

Speed limit reduced to 45 mph on Clearfield County I-80 due to winter storm

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – With winter weather and snowfall moving through the area, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on a section of Interstate 80 in Clearfield and Centre counties. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who... Read More.

Fatal garage fire kills one person in Gulich Township, Clearfield County

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Gulich Township, PA – Details are limited, but there has been a fatal garage fire in Gulich Township, Clearfield County. Just after 7 p.m. on Saturday, fire crews were called out to a garage on Simpson Street in Gulich Township, south of Houtzdale. Multiple explosions were... Read More.

Trooper Mitchell, who died on duty due to medical emergency, laid to rest

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Trooper Monty Mitchell, the 45-year-old DuBois State Police trooper who had died of a medical emergency while on duty last week, has been laid to rest. A funeral was held at the DuBois High School on Saturday, with help from other state... Read More.

Brockway School District vaccinates 128 staff members

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District vaccinated staff members Friday afternoon. Brockway was able to give the first shot to 128 employees, including administrators, aides, bus drivers, and teachers. Superintendent Jeff Vizza was thankful for the help from Penn Highlands Healthcare. Staff members who were... Read More.

State highways restricted due to icy roads Monday night, Tuesday morning

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In response to winter weather and the potential for icy conditions through much of the state on Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) plan to implement restrictions on trucks and other vehicles on certain roadways... Read More.

DuBois woman injured after striking utility pole on Route 119 near Stump Creek

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A DuBois woman was injured after losing control on Route 119 in Jefferson County and striking a utility pole. It happened on Feb. 11 on the section of Route 119 that runs through Henderson Township, near Stump Creek, just before 9... Read More.

New law provides free IDs for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today said that Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness are now able to obtain a free initial photo ID or renewal a photo ID as a result of Act... Read More.

74-year-old Punxsy man threatens to blow up Jefferson County Commissioners’ Office

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - A 74-year-old Punxsutawney man has been charged with terroristic threats after allegedly threatening to blow up the Jefferson County Commissioners' Office when he got angry. The unnamed man reportedly entered the second floor of the commissioners' office and asked to speak to... Read More.

DuBois man charged after using counterfeit money in Brookville

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - A 30-year-old DuBois man was charged with forgery and theft after allegedly trying to use a counterfeit $100 bill. The unnamed man was caught by Brookville Borough Police after he had reportedly used the counterfeit $100 bill at a store in Brookville... Read More.