PA Senate approves $912 million COVID-19 relief package

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.

Today until Feb. 1, free COVID-19 testing available at DuBois Regional Airport

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA - Starting January 28 through February 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Health in conjunction with Jefferson County will sponsor a COVID-19 mass testing site at the DuBois Regional Airport, 377 Aviation Way, Reynoldsville between the hours of 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.... Read More.

Victim of DuBois fatal crash identified as 53-year-old Punxsutawney woman

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The victim of a fatal car crash Tuesday morning near DuBois has been identified. 53-year-old Katrina Latta from Punxsutawney had been a passenger in that one-vehicle crash on South Main Street Extension. Around 10:20 Tuesday morning, the roads became very icy. The driver, 73-year-old... Read More.

Submit your opinion about Brockway intersection project by Feb. 8

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – A proposed project on the Route 219 / Route 28 intersection in Brockway is looking for your questions, concerns, and opinions. Anytime that PennDOT prepares for changes to a road or intersection in a community, they must allow for public comment. However, because... Read More.

$1,000 worth of tools, items stolen from vehicle stuck in snow

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Pine Township, PA – Tools were stolen out of a Jeep that was stuck in the snow in Clearfield County recently. The vehicle, belonging to a 21-year-old Clearfield man, was stuck along Dubec Road in Pine Township on Sunday. More than $1,000 worth of items were... Read More.

ATV stolen in Young Township, Jefferson County

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – An ATV was stolen in Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney say that they got a report of a stolen brown/maroon 2003 Polaris Trail Boss ATV on Jan. 25 from a location on Scotland Avenue Extension in Young Township. The VIN is... Read More.

PennDOT excavator windows shot, causing $1,500 of damage

Thursday, January 28 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – The windows were shot out of an excavator vehicle owned by PennDOT, causing $1,500 worth of damage. It happened at the PennDOT facility along Interstate 80 westbound in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, sometime between Jan. 22 and 25. The unknown suspect shot... Read More.

Penn Highlands focuses on vaccinating ages 75 and older

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Just like we had warned, even though there has been a massive expansion with how many people are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, there just aren't enough vaccine doses yet to be able to cover everyone who is eligible. Penn Highlands... Read More.

Coroner called to crash on icy roads in DuBois

Wednesday, January 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A serious car crash shut down part of South Main Street, starting around 10:30 Tuesday morning. It happened on the icy roads near 1800 South Main Street Extension near DuBois, close to Quashnock's Appliance. Crews were called for a serious crash with entrapment. Although... Read More.