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Man reportedly starts fire at Clearfield hotel, flooded room

Friday, May 7 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield man reportedly started a fire at a hotel recently, setting off the sprinklers and causing a flood. 32-year-old Aaron Schmitt had been staying at the Super 8 Hotel in Clearfield. Early Thursday morning, just before 3 a.m., Lawrence Township Police... Read More.

DCC Spring Virtual Auction this Saturday

Friday, May 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – This Saturday it's the 2021 DuBois Central Catholic Spring Virtual Auction! Although the live portion gets underway on Saturday night at 7 p.m., you can bid on the silent auction items right now. You can bid online at dccspring21.givesmart.com. You can bid on... Read More.

After vaccinations, more people visiting relatives for Mother’s Day

Friday, May 7 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – This Mother's Day, since many of us are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, more people will be visiting with their mothers, grandmothers, and other maternal figures. Experts suggest following the CDC recommendations, but if it's been two weeks or more since someone's final... Read More.

Ramp closures on I-80 Clarion County, starting with exit 62 westbound May 7-10

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA – PennDOT says there will be some ramp closures as part of the resurfacing project for Interstate 80 in Clarion County beginning tomorrow, May 7. Only one set of ramps will be closed per weekend, starting with Clarion exit 62 westbound ramp... Read More.

Benezette woman loses $8,300 to “son in accident” scam

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Benezette Township, PA – An Elk County woman was scammed out of more than $8,000 when someone lied and said her son had been in an accident. The 78-year-old woman from Benezette told police that someone told her on May 3 that her son had... Read More.

Gov. Wolf visits Penn State to encourage students to get vaccinated

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday visited Penn State University (PSU) to discuss COVID-19 vaccine efforts and encourage students to get vaccinated before summer break. “Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout is moving at a fast pace now that supply has increased and all Pennsylvanians over... Read More.

PA House of Reps advances many new bills, including unemployment work search

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Reps had a voting session recently and advanced a number of new bills, including making it easier to share missing persons info and also a bill to restore work search requirements for Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment compensation. Keep reading... Read More.

Rep. Borowicz proposes no sales tax on firearms and ammunition

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A state representative is proposing to eliminate sales tax and additional ATF and local taxes on firearms and ammunition. To be clear, this is only just a memo at this point... Rep. Borowicz is still only seeking out support for this legislation,... Read More.

PA will lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masks remain until 70 percent vaccinated

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf administration, in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced Tuesday that mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM. The current order requiring Pennsylvanians to wear masks will be lifted when... Read More.

Bennetts Valley Elementary closed for power outage, make-up day on May 10

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Elk County, PA - The Bennetts Valley Elementary School, which is part of the Saint Marys Area School District, is closed today due to a power outage. Students at Bennetts Valley Elementary ONLY will use Monday, May 10 as an in-person make-up day. Monday was... Read More.

Man reportedly starts fire at Clearfield hotel, flooded room

Man reportedly starts fire at Clearfield hotel, flooded room

DCC Spring Virtual Auction this Saturday

After vaccinations, more people visiting relatives for Mother’s Day

Ramp closures on I-80 Clarion County, starting with exit 62 westbound May 7-10

Benezette woman loses $8,300 to “son in accident” scam

Gov. Wolf visits Penn State to encourage students to get vaccinated

PA House of Reps advances many new bills, including unemployment work search

Rep. Borowicz proposes no sales tax on firearms and ammunition

PA will lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masks remain until 70 percent vaccinated

Bennetts Valley Elementary closed for power outage, make-up day on May 10

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