City of DuBois granted $146,000 in CARES Act funding

City of DuBois granted $146,000 in CARES Act funding

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The City of DuBois was granted $146,897 in CARES Act funding. Although the money initially comes from the federal government for coronavirus-related expenses, it's first given to the each state, then counties, which distribute it to cities and towns that need it. Clearfield... Read More.

Two injured, one seriously, in suspect I-80 DUI crash near Corsica

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – Two men were injured, one of them seriously, in a suspected DUI crash in Jefferson County. It happened on Sunday afternoon, just before 3 p.m., on Interstate 80 westbound in Union Township, near the Corsica exit. 29-year-old Stephen Wensel from Corsica was... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes sports bill, Republicans say they will override

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf, as he promised earlier this month, has vetoed a coronavirus-related bill that would give a school district or private school sole authority to decide whether and how to conduct sports during the 2020-21 school year. Wolf’s office said it... Read More.

DuBois man faces arson charges for July garage fire in Decatur

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Decatur Township, PA – A DuBois man will face charges for arson after police found he caused a garage fire in July. The fire happened in Decatur Township on July 28 at a garage. The fire marshal said that although the fire started inside the... Read More.

COVID-19 contact tracing app available later this month in PA

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Technology connects us to resources and plays a powerful role in our lives. And at no time is technology more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvanians listen to our press briefings, gather data from our enhanced statewide and Read More.

One positive COVID-19 case in DuBois Area School District, others quarantined

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Most students will be attending classes as usual today at the DuBois Area School District, but some students who came into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 will have to quarantine for 14 days. Any families who may have... Read More.

Man holding hammer and machete looking through windows in Clarion County

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA – An Armstrong County man was arrested after sneaking around homes in Clarion County, looking into the windows while holding a hammer and machete. 34-year-old Butch Wiencek from Parker, PA, had allegedly been prowling around houses in the 200 block of Bela... Read More.

Car parked along I-80 discovered to be stolen from Ohio

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A car that had been parked along the side of Interstate 80 in Jefferson County was discovered to have been stolen from Ohio. The blue 2010 Toyota Corolla had been parked and abandoned on the side of the road at... Read More.

PA restaurants may increase to 50 percent capacity starting today

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania restaurants will be allowed to seat more patrons inside after Gov. Wolf relaxed some regulations. Restaurants may increase indoor occupancy from 25% to 50% of capacity starting Sept. 21. Restaurant owners will have to fill out self-certification forms first. In another new... Read More.

Flags in PA lowered to half-staff in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – In honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all United States and Commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and Commonwealth facilities throughout the state lowered to half-staff at sunrise and remain lowered until her interment. Ginsburg is... Read More.