DCNR cancels all organized in-person events, programs in state parks

DCNR cancels all organized in-person events, programs in state parks

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has canceled all in-person events and programs organized by its staff and volunteers in all state parks and forests, beginning Sunday, December 6. “Safety of all our... Read More.

PennDOT extends expiration dates on commercial driver licenses

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The following products’ expiration dates will be extended: The expiration date... Read More.

Support and help for anxiety, loneliness, stress during holidays

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration shared resources for people struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, and other stressors this holiday season. The holidays can be both a time of joy and a period of stress for people, and people who are more likely... Read More.

DuBois AHS Drama Club performs radio-style plays

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Because they couldn't have a live audience this year, the drama students at DuBois Area High School had to get really creative this year in a way that frankly as radio people, we love! They've have recorded three old-time radio shows. The... Read More.

Brockway approves 2021 budget with no tax increase, praises police and fire departments

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The December meeting of the Brockway Borough Council had a few missing members and no visitors, but the business of the borough still got done. The main action at the December meeting was approving the 2021 budget, which has no tax... Read More.

Pray for baby/police yard signs stolen from yard in Elk County

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – Three signs were stolen from a yard in Elk County, one of them in support of a baby with health problems and the other two in support of police officers. State Police in Ridgway say it happened on Dec. 1 along... Read More.

Thompson elected Republican leader of the House Agriculture Committee

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

Washington DC – Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson was elected by the Republican Steering Committee to serve as Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress. At the conclusion of the vote, Congressman Thompson issued the following statement: "As a lifelong resident of... Read More.

NY state man caught speeding in stolen car on I-80, Clearfield County

Friday, December 4 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – A man from the state of New York was arrested after he was caught speeding in a stolen car along Interstate 80 in Clearfield County. 39-year-old Mustaque Ahmed from Jamaica, NY, was pulled over on I-80 westbound in Sandy Township on... Read More.

Shots fired in road rage incident in Clearfield County

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

Greenwood Township, PA – Someone fired several shots from a vehicle during a road rage incident in Clearfield County. State Police in Punxsutawney say that it happened around 8:10 Wednesday night along Bell Run Road in Greenwood Township, close to the Grampian-Mahaffey Highway / Route... Read More.

Rep. Matt Gabler will become exec director of PA Forest Products Association

Thursday, December 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Forest Products Association (PFPA) announced today that State Rep. Matt Gabler (R - Clearfield/Elk) will take the helm as Executive Director, effective December 1, 2020. Gabler has represented the 75th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for six terms... Read More.