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Recap of snow emergency, thanks to all first responders who helped during storm

Friday, December 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield, PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian, and Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Brent Miller provided an update on the winter storm that affected the state Wednesday and overnight with clean-up continuing on Thursday. “Many... Read More.

XBox console and video games stolen from home in Knox, sold to GameStop

Friday, December 18 by wcednews

Knox Township, PA - A video game system and multiple video games were stolen from a home in Jefferson County, but they were later recovered from the GameStop in DuBois, where the thief had likely sold them or traded them in. State Police in Punxsutawney... Read More.

PennDOT extends Innovations Challenge deadline to Jan. 15

Friday, December 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the deadline for the fourth annual Innovations Challenge has been extended through Friday, January 15, 2021. Students in grades 9-12 regardless of their school's learning model are invited participate in this year's Read More.

Clinton County I-80 crash kills 2, many other snowy crashes throughout PA

Friday, December 18 by wcednews

Lock Haven, PA (AP) — Police say a crash involving dozens of vehicles on an interstate in central Pennsylvania has claimed the lives of two people. State police said the crash was reported Wednesday afternoon in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Clinton County... Read More.

42-year-old Curwensville man accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

Curwensville, PA - A Curwensville man is in jail for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. 42-year-old Kenneth Rowles III is accused of assaulting the young girl multiple times between March and December. State Police in Clearfield say the 11-year-old told her mother about things Rowles... Read More.

Business owners: Add your hours, info to DuBois Chamber Open for Business page

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Greater DuBois Chamber has an "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" page that you can put your Business information on, your hours of operation, contacts and any messaging. Go to DuBoisPAChamber.com, click Open for Business, then click the big yellow button if you'd... Read More.

Two seriously injured when vehicle strikes billboard, tree in suspected DUI

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

Decatur Township, PA - A pair of people from Clearfield County were seriously injured when the driver ran through a billboard, into a tree, and flipped the vehicle onto its roof. The man is suspected of driving under the influence. 41-year-old Timothy Heath from Osceola Mills... Read More.

Help and resources available as opioid crisis continues to affect Pennsylvania

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration called for an end to the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction and highlighted the work that has been done by the administration in response to the ongoing opioid crisis. “While the COVID-19 pandemic is occurring, many Pennsylvanians continue... Read More.

Winners announced for virtual National Anthem singers for PA Farm Show

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce eight winners from across the commonwealth in the fifth annual Oh Say, Can You Sing? contest. The video submissions for these eight winners will debut at 7 a.m. daily, January 9-14 on the Read More.

More vehicle restrictions on Interstate 80 during winter storm

Wednesday, December 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT has added vehicle restrictions on portions of I-80 in the north central region of Pennsylvania. Level 3 restrictions are in place for I-80, starting at I-99 from the 161/Bellefonte interchange and spreading... Read More.