Explosion and fire damages NAC Carbon Products in Punxsutawney

Explosion and fire damages NAC Carbon Products in Punxsutawney

Saturday, January 30 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - An explosion that likely started in a furnace severely damaged a business in Punxsutawney. Fire crews from around Jefferson and Clearfield Counties were called out to NAC Carbon Products at Elk Run in Punxsutawney on Wednesday night, originally for a structure fire. However,... Read More.

Missing Sigel man found safe, had been incarcerated

Saturday, January 30 by wcednews

Sigel, PA – A 66-year-old man that had been reported as missing from the Sigel area has been found safe. State Police in Marienville say that 66-year-old Larry Hill was incarcerated but didn't notify his extended family. They reported him as missing when they hadn't seen... Read More.

Man used wooden staff to cause damage at Super 8 Motel near Clearfield

Saturday, January 30 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - A man caused commotion at a motel in Clearfield County recently, striking their property with a wooden staff. The Lawrence Township Police were called out on Jan. 26 to the Super 8 Motel on Clearfield-Shawville Highway for 36-year-old Torre Stucke, who... Read More.

PA launches HuntFishPA: new mobile-friendly, outdoor recreational licensing platform

Saturday, January 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (January 27) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) are excited to announce the launch of HuntFishPA, the new user-friendly licensing platform for hunters, anglers, and boaters. Visitors to www.HuntFish.pa.gov will discover convenient features like personalized... Read More.

I-80 Westbound from Exit 70 to Exit 64 shut down due to crashes

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA - Interstate 80 Westbound is currently closed in part of Clarion County due to crashes. A portion of the I-80 highway is currently closed from Exit 70 (Route 322-Strattanville) to Exit 64 (Route 66 South–New Bethlehem/Clarion), reportedly due to multiple crashes involving... Read More.

66-year-old man missing from Sigel for two weeks

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Sigel, PA – A 66-year-old man has been missing from the Sigel area for two weeks now, and police are looking for information about where he is and whether he's safe. 66-year-old Larry Hill has not been seen at his home on Shaffer Road in... Read More.

Cash register stolen, counter damaged at Coolspring General Store

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Oliver Township, PA – More details are coming out about a burglary at a Jefferson County store. State Police in Punxsutawney say the Coolspring General Store in Oliver Township was broken into on Jan. 12 through the rear door of the building. The thief stole a... Read More.

Clearfield man seriously injured in Route 119 head-on collision

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A Clearfield man is recovering from serious injuries after a head-on collision in Jefferson County last week. Last Saturday, 22-year-old Shaun Herndon from Big Run had been driving on Route 119 in Henderson Township when he failed to see another vehicle... Read More.

PA Senate approves $912 million COVID-19 relief package

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to distribute $912 million to aid those hit hard by the coronavirus: schools, small businesses, and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for its approval. Most... Read More.

House Majority spokesperson blames PA gov officials for slow vaccine distribution

Friday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With many people in Pennsylvania wondering when they will be able to receive the vaccine, some House of Representative members have said the state government is partially to blame for the frustration. House Majority Caucus Spokesman Jason Gottesman says officials were told... Read More.