Abbott, new Sandy Twp supervisor and consolidation supporter, shares thoughts

Abbott, new Sandy Twp supervisor and consolidation supporter, shares thoughts

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Newly elected Sandy Township supervisor Barry Abbott, who is also part of the group that initiated the citizens' petition that led to the consolidation of Sandy Township and the City of DuBois, says he's thrilled to see the new third-class city... Read More.

Gov. Wolf applauds CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania officials are applauding the CDC's approval of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. They say that vaccine providers in PA are ready to administer shots as soon as possible. With parental consent, children ages 5 through 11... Read More.

Firearm found on state game lands near Brandy Camp

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Fox Township, PA – A firearm was found and turned into State Police, and now they're trying to find the proper owner. The gun was believed to have been lost in the Brandy Camp area of Fox Township, Elk County, on state game lands. Obviously police... Read More.

Truck damages sign at Horton Twp Sportsmans Club

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Horton Township, PA – A truck struck a sign the parking lot of a sportsmans club in Elk County that clearly had a "no trucks" sign posted. The unnamed truck driver reportedly pulled into the Horton Township Sportsmans Club to turn around last Thursday. The driver... Read More.

Election results: 2021 municipal election for Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Although results are still unofficial and not yet certified, it appears that the residents of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township have voted in favor of consolidating the township and city into one new third-class city, with about 57... Read More.

Ohio man dies from injuries in Clarion County I-80 crash

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – An Ohio man died as the result of his injuries after a crash in Clarion County. 56-year-old Thomas Brewer from Louisville, OH, had been driving his International Harvester tractor-trailer westbound on Interstate 80 in Monroe Township on Monday around 7:45 p.m. State... Read More.

Registered sex offender accused of printing off child pornography

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A Clarion County man who was already a registered sex offender is now in jail for printing out child pornography. The incident was brought to the attention of State Police in Clarion on Monday, who investigated and found that 75-year-old Ronald... Read More.

Shotgun stolen in Ridgway break-in

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – A shotgun was stolen in a break-in in Elk County. Someone broke into a residence on Grant Road in Ridgway on either Oct. 21 or 22, entering through a front door that had been damaged in an incident a few weeks prior. Once... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: State insurance exchange now open 2022 health care coverage

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the start of November begins the 2022 Open Enrollment Period for health care coverage through Pennie, Pennsylvania’s state-based health insurance marketplace. “Pennie is the one-stop shop for Pennsylvanians’ health care needs,” Gov. Wolf said. “With Pennie, Pennsylvanians have... Read More.

Election Day 2021: polling places, sample ballots and candidates, voting info

Tuesday, November 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Today is election day, Tuesday, Nov. 2! Are you ready? Make sure you know your polling place, your rights as a voter, and who will be on your ballot. Some of the highly anticipated races include DuBois Area Magisterial District Judge and the... Read More.