Penn Highlands shows off Mako joint replacement surgery robot

Penn Highlands shows off Mako joint replacement surgery robot

Friday, September 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands showed off their Mako SmartRobotics Joint Replacement robot yesterday, a new tool that allows for a quicker surgery, more precise cuts, more personalized knee and hip replacements, and a faster recovery time. Dr. Matt Varacallo, the director of orthopedic robotic surgery... Read More.

Man allegedly held two people at gunpoint in Troutville

Friday, September 25 by wcednews

Troutville, PA - A man is being held in Clearfield County Jail after allegedly holding two people at gunpoint in Troutville. 49-year-old William Shugarts reportedly went to a home in Troutville on Wednesday, threatened to shoot himself, and threatened two other people. No one was seriously... Read More.

Drive-through flu shot clinic at Penn Highlands this Saturday 10-2

Friday, September 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Remember, tomorrow Penn Highlands is making it easy—and safe—to get your flu shot this year. When: Tomorrow (September 26, 2020) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Where: Central Resource Center Parking Lot (formerly the DuBois Central Catholic school building) Penn Highlands DuBois 204 Hospital Avenue DuBois, PA •... Read More.

PA House of Reps fails to override sports veto, but fed judge ruling still allows sports

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives failed to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2787, legislation that would ensure decisions about school sports and spectators can be made at the local level. However, despite this sports decision by Gov. Wolf, some... Read More.

COVID Alert PA voluntary, anonymous contact-tracing app launched in PA

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Wednesday launched the COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app, COVID Alert PA, to help fight the spread of the virus. Available now free to smartphone users as a download... Read More.

Bill to loosen restrictions on bars/restaurants sent to gov, expected to veto

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — A bill to loosen pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants is on its way to the Pennsylvania governor, who has threatened to veto it. Lawmakers on Wednesday passed the measure, which would end a requirement that customers buy food when they... Read More.

Operation Clear Track: PA reminds you to respect train and stay safe

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) are proud to be joining forces with the first responder community throughout the U.S. and Canada today for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety initiative in... Read More.

Fall and winter trout stocking: Extended fishing opportunities in PA

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The summer season may be winding to a close, but some great trout fishing opportunities are about to open on dozens of Pennsylvania waterways this fall and winter. Beginning the week of October 1 and continuing through mid-December, the Pennsylvania Fish and... Read More.

2-year-old girl killed in fatal Bigler Township crash

Wednesday, September 23 by wcednews

Bigler Township, PA – A 2-year-old girl died in a crash when a vehicle ran off of the road and struck several trees in Clearfield County. The driver, an unnamed 54-year-old woman, had been driving along Banion Road in Bigler Township around 5 p.m. Monday... Read More.

Crash injures two people collecting firewood by side of road

Wednesday, September 23 by wcednews

Boggs Township, PA – Two people who were gathering firewood at the side of a road in Clearfield County were injured after a vehicle struck theirs. 20-year-old Cole McGary from Wallaceton had been driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee along Old Route 322 just before 10... Read More.