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Dump truck catches fire in Elk County

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA - A dump truck caught fire in Elk County, and the fire marshal has ruled it as accidental. It happened early Wednesday morning around 5 a.m. as the 1999 Ford F-450 dump trump traveled along the Buena Vista Highway in Jones Township. The... Read More.

Trespassing on property, footprints found leading to windows

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA - Complaints of someone trespassing on private property in Jefferson County led to the discovery of footprints to and from a home's windows and doors. A 22-year-old Valier man asked State Police in Punxsutawney to investigate after he said someone was trespassing... Read More.

Weekly COVID testing required for unvaccinated Penn State students

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

University Park, PA — As previously announced, students who have not shared with the University proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must test weekly for the disease throughout the spring 2022 semester. This includes satellite campuses, like Penn State DuBois. Enrolled students who are... Read More.

$2m in grants to boost sales, production, quality of PA beer, cider, wine

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited proposals for up to $2 million in funding for projects to increase sales, quality and production of Pennsylvania wine, beer and cider. The Department of Agriculture's Wine Marketing and Research Board and Malt and Brewed Beverage Board... Read More.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy accepts applications for first-ever cadet class

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its first-ever cadet class in July 2022. The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility while... Read More.