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Houtzdale Man Swindled in Cryptocurrency Scam

Tuesday, June 17 by wcednews

HOUTZDALE - State Police are investigating a cryptocurrency scam that stole over $72,000 dollars from a Houtzdale man.According to police, the 45 year-old victim was pressured by a Facebook group to put $72,631 dollars into a cryptocurrency account. At which point an unknown amount... Read More.

Pennsylvania Budget Season

Tuesday, June 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - Lawmakers from all across the commonwealth are currently working to create the state’s upcoming budget.In February, the administration proposed a $133.7 billion dollar budget, going up over five percent. We spoke with Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. where he told us he believes that... Read More.

Area Giant Eagles Accepting Rite Aid Prescriptions

Tuesday, June 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - With multiple Rite Aid locations going out of business, Giant Eagle has been accepting prescriptions from the pharmacy now with some area locations accepting your prescriptions.We previously reported that Giant Eagle would begin taking your prescriptions while Rite Aid's are beginning... Read More.

Minimum Wage Increase Passes House

Tuesday, June 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - The Pennsylvania House has passed a bill that, if approved, would begin the process of increasing the state’s minimum wage.The proposed bill would increase minimum wage in Allegheny and Philadelphia Counties to $15 dollars an hour and $12 dollars an hour everywhere... Read More.

Fatal St Marys Crash

Monday, June 16 by wcednews

ST MARYS - One woman has died following a crash in St Marys Saturday.According to police, a car driven by Jade Sanchez was exiting the McDonalds parking lot on South St Marys Street when struck by a Jeep traveling northbound.Police say that Sanchez died... Read More.

Washington Township Man Dies in Bridge Collapse

Monday, June 16 by wcednews

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - One man is dead after a bridge collapsed on his property.According to police, a bridge collapse at a Smithtown Road residence killed a currently unnamed 87 year-old man on Friday.We will provide more information when it becomes available as police continue... Read More.

Consolidation Countdown: The Fire Departments

Monday, June 16 by wcednews

DUBOIS The Consolidation of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township is less than a year away, as we approach that deadline we are having our Consolidation Countdown, giving you all of the information you need to know.This month we spoke with DuBois Fire... Read More.

DuBois School Construction Projects Proceeding

Monday, June 16 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Three Construction Projects for DuBois School are on schedule for completion.Currently crews are working on the High School Walkway and are in the preliminary construction phases, as the contractors begin grading some areas and reviewing construction areas. This project is expected to... Read More.

DuBois Power Outage Scheduled

Monday, June 16 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Penelec will be shutting down power in parts of DuBois on Tuesday.According to Penelec this outage will affect East Dubois Ave, North 6th St, McCracken Run Rd, Division St, Industrial Dr, Amanda Court, Andrea Court, Nathan Court, Randall Court, Kaylee Court, Overlook... Read More.

Jefferson County DUI Checkpoints

Saturday, June 14 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Authorities with the Pennsylvania State Police will be setting up DUI checkpoints in Jefferson County throughout the month of June.According to PSP Troop C, they will have zero tolerance for anyone impaired by Drugs and Alcohol.