DuBois woman injured after striking utility pole on Route 119 near Stump Creek

DuBois woman injured after striking utility pole on Route 119 near Stump Creek

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A DuBois woman was injured after losing control on Route 119 in Jefferson County and striking a utility pole. It happened on Feb. 11 on the section of Route 119 that runs through Henderson Township, near Stump Creek, just before 9... Read More.

New law provides free IDs for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today said that Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness are now able to obtain a free initial photo ID or renewal a photo ID as a result of Act... Read More.

74-year-old Punxsy man threatens to blow up Jefferson County Commissioners’ Office

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - A 74-year-old Punxsutawney man has been charged with terroristic threats after allegedly threatening to blow up the Jefferson County Commissioners' Office when he got angry. The unnamed man reportedly entered the second floor of the commissioners' office and asked to speak to... Read More.

DuBois man charged after using counterfeit money in Brookville

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - A 30-year-old DuBois man was charged with forgery and theft after allegedly trying to use a counterfeit $100 bill. The unnamed man was caught by Brookville Borough Police after he had reportedly used the counterfeit $100 bill at a store in Brookville... Read More.

DCNR providing more state park campsites allowing pets in 2022

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that more campsites will be open to pets when their owners visit Pennsylvania state parks next year. “We’re getting the word out early that more than 130 new sites at six state... Read More.

PennDOT wins national award for improving efficiency, safety

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was recently recognized with two 2020 Annual Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) awards presented by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE). "I am... Read More.

Community-based programs to help ages 65-plus get COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Although those 65 and older in Pennsylvania are supposed to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine first, many are having a difficult time making an appointment. Some of the problem is caused by a limited supply of vaccine, meaning that... Read More.

Schools in PA ask to prioritize education staff for COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania school superintendents, school boards and teachers unions are coming together to ask Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize school staff for the COVID-19 vaccine. The education groups call it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open. More than... Read More.

Car strikes horse on Route 208 near Knox, Clarion County

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Salem Township, PA – A horse was struck by a car in Clarion County. 24-year-old Bradley Brown from Knox had been driving his Dodge Dart along Route 208 in Salem Township last Saturday around 7 p.m. A horse was in the middle of the road, and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs 13th renewal of Opioid Disaster Declaration

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed the 13th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. This declaration was the first of its kind for a public health emergency in Pennsylvania,... Read More.