Work to begin on bridge in Hawk Run on Monday; closure and detour to start Thursday

Work to begin on bridge in Hawk Run on Monday; closure and detour to start Thursday

Saturday, April 30 by wcednews

HAWK RUN - Area drivers should be aware of next week’s closure and detour for a Clearfield County Bridge project on Powell Street in Hawk Run. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, and the bridge will remain open. But on Thursday, May 5th,... Read More.

Deadline for Pennsylvanians to register to vote in this year’s primary election is this Monday, May 2nd

Saturday, April 30 by wcednews

Pennsylvania– Here’s a reminder that the deadline to register to vote in the primary election in Pennsylvania is Monday, May 2nd. You can register to vote or check your registration status online at pavoterservices.pa.gov. Those who use the online voter registration system must... Read More.

New Treasury Department report says scammers using unsolicited text messages towards unclaimed property claimants

Saturday, April 30 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is warning Pennsylvanians that scammers are now using text messages to target potential unclaimed property claimants. Garrity is reminding state residents that the Treasury Department never reaches out to people regarding any program, including unclaimed property, with unsolicited text... Read More.

Curwensville man facing charges after alleged assault against area woman

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE – A 24 year old Curwensville man is facing charges after he allegedly punched a woman multiple times and pointed a shotgun at her head this week. Curwensville Borough Police have filed charges of aggravated assault, harassment and terroristic threats against Nickolas James Eddy.... Read More.

Increased tick, termite, and mosquito activity expected this year across the Commonwealth

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - A report from the national Pest Management Association says bugs will be especially bad in Pennsylvania this year. The group says high temperatures, combined with an early season rain will contribute to an increase in tick and mosquito activity. They say termites... Read More.

PA Gaming Control Board: “March a record-breaking month for state gambling revenue”

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - March was a record-breaking month for gambling revenue in Pennsylvania. The PA Gaming Control Board says the third month of 2022 saw over 460-million-dollar generated from gambling - 30 million more than the previous high month. The money stemmed from several types... Read More.

State officials join those calling for PA General Assembly to use American Rescue Plan Act dollars to help seniors and the disabled

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres joined a group of community leaders and activists recently to echo Governor Tom Wolf's call for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to use a portion of the $1.7 billion in unspent American Rescue Plan Act dollars... Read More.

State funding to be used for street improvement project in Sykesville

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE – A Jefferson County street improvement project was recently selected and approved for funding through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. The Borough of Sykesville will receive over $137,000 to resurface borough streets, including South Park Street, Memorial Street, Station Street, Paradise Road, and Willow... Read More.

Punxsy School Board Budget Update

Monday, April 18 by Marissa Rigatti

Punxsutawney, PA - The Punxsutawney Area School Board voted to display the 2022-2023 budget with no tax increase at the voting meeting last week. The vote was to display a budget, not to pass the budget, so it can still change. The budget voted... Read More.

Brockway warns to take emergency sirens seriously

Monday, April 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Brockway Fire Chief Mike Hoskavich hopes that residents in the area take emergency sirens seriously. Hoskavich said that it is normal to hear a siren, get to shelter, and when nothing bad happens, think that authorities overreacted. However, there is a lot... Read More.