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State lawmakers get sworn into office for 2021-22 legislative session

Tuesday, January 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Today, state lawmakers will be sworn into office as the new legislative session gets underway. The ceremony and the swearing in, including for our local representatives, will begin at 1 p.m. The 2021-22 Legislative Session gets underway Tuesday, Jan. 5, when members are... Read More.

Ban on indoors dining, school sports lifted today

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Some COVID-19 mitigation efforts are lifted today, including the ban on indoor dining and the ban on school extracurricular activities like sports. That does not mean that all restrictions have been lifted entirely... the efforts that were in effect before the stronger... Read More.

Suspicious person claiming to inspect fuel pumps at Curwensville gas station

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Curwensville, PA – A suspicious person claiming that he was supposed to inspect the fuel pumps was reported at a gas station in Clearfield County, but it's still unclear what he was trying to accomplish. Around 5 p.m. on Dec. 23, a man in a... Read More.

Yard equipment stolen from locked shed in Sykesville

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA – Someone broke into a shed in Sykesville, stealing several pieces of yard equipment. The unknown thief entered a locked shed at Sugar Camp Alley and Coolspring Avenue in Sykesville around 2:40 a.m. Dec. 31. The person stole two Stihl-brand backpack leaf blowers, two... Read More.

Rep. Mike Reese of PA dies of brain aneurysm at 42; flags at half-staff

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - In honor of Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Reese, who passed away on Saturday, January 2, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds fly at half-staff immediately. Rep. Mike Reese served as a Republican member of... Read More.

Stray bullet hits home in Clarion County, causing $500 in damage

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Highland Township, PA – A stray bullet hit a home in Clarion County, causing $500 worth of damage to the vinyl siding and drywall. It happened at a home along Miola Road in Highland Township, between Clarion and Cooksburg, on Dec. 12. The home belongs to... Read More.

Previously abandoned building in Johnsonburg destroyed in arson

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA - A previously abandoned building that had just been purchased was destroyed in an arson in Johnsonburg. State Police in Ridgway say the building in the 600 block of East Center Street in Johnsonburg had been abandoned for a number of years, but... Read More.

19-year-old DuBois man jailed after hitting his father, causing head injuries

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A 19-year-old DuBois man was arrested and jailed after allegedly hitting his father, sending him to the hospital. On Dec. 30, State Police from Punxsutawney were sent to arrest Hickok in Bell Township, Clearfield County. Hickok has reportedly struck his father in the... Read More.

Howard Nursery seedling sale to return in 2021

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Disrupted last year by the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual sale of tree and shrub seedlings from the Game Commission’s Howard Nursery will return in 2021 stronger than ever. Seedlings that would have been dug up and shipped out last spring were left to... Read More.

PA Turnpike toll increases take effect this Sunday

Saturday, January 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are reminding drivers that toll increases go into effect this weekend along with a hefty surcharge on non-EZ-Pass users. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in July approved a 6% increase to begin Sunday for EZ-Pass users as well for... Read More.

State lawmakers get sworn into office for 2021-22 legislative session

State lawmakers get sworn into office for 2021-22 legislative session

Ban on indoors dining, school sports lifted today

Suspicious person claiming to inspect fuel pumps at Curwensville gas station

Yard equipment stolen from locked shed in Sykesville

Rep. Mike Reese of PA dies of brain aneurysm at 42; flags at half-staff

Stray bullet hits home in Clarion County, causing $500 in damage

Previously abandoned building in Johnsonburg destroyed in arson

19-year-old DuBois man jailed after hitting his father, causing head injuries

Howard Nursery seedling sale to return in 2021

PA Turnpike toll increases take effect this Sunday

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