UPDATE: Regular speeds restored on I-80 in Clearfield County, exits 97 to 133

UPDATE: Regular speeds restored on I-80 in Clearfield County, exits 97 to 133

Tuesday, February 9 by wcednews

UPDATE: With weather conditions improving, the regular speed limit has been restored from exit 97-Falls Creek to exit 133-Kylertown on Interstate 80 in Clearfield County. *** Clearfield, PA – With winter weather and snowfall moving through the area, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily... Read More.

Railroad work closes road in Hyde near Clearfield today

Tuesday, February 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that RJ Corman Railroad will perform rail repairs at the crossing in Hyde today, February 9. This work is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. Since the repair location is in the center... Read More.

PennDOT drivers license centers closed Feb. 13-15 for Presidents Day

Tuesday, February 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, February 13, through Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Customers may still obtain a... Read More.

Downtown DuBois Inc warns Facebook page was duplicated by scam artist

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you get a message from someone claiming to be from Downtown DuBois Incorporated, it's likely not real. The Downtown DuBois organization (the real one) is warning that a scam artist has been duplicating their Facebook page in a very convincing way,... Read More.

More than 1.2 vaccinations given so far in Pennsylvania

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 6, there were 3,930 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 865,604. There are 3,041 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 644 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

Operation Christmas Child spread hope worldwide during pandemic

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - This past year, COVID-19 left boys and girls around the world feeling fearful and uncertain. And they were all connected by their shared search for hope. Despite the pandemic, millions of shoebox packers shared the true meaning of Christmas with these children in... Read More.

Clarion County woman scammed out of $5,000 while trying to buy Bitcoin

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Strattanville, PA – A woman was scammed out of $5,000 when she gave money to unknown person, thinking that she was investing in Bitcoin. The 69-year-old Strattanville woman wired $5,000 to the person in January. Later, the unknown suspect was unable to provide any evidence... Read More.

Grassflat couple both facing harassment charges after fight about video

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A Clearfield County couple will face charges for harassment of each other. It started when a 27-year-old Grassflat woman called State Police in Clearfield to report that her husband had taken a video of her that she was concerned about. During the... Read More.

Ridgway home destroyed by fire, two people injured, one severely

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A home in Ridgway burned down on Feb. 3, leaving two people without a home and both of them with injuries, one of them with severe burns. It was around 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 3 when a wood framed home along Montmorenci... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs $900 million in pandemic aid for hospitality, schools, rent, utilities

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signs legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. Both chambers passed the bill unanimously Friday. In addition to... Read More.