Labor Day weekend: Travel safely and never drive impaired

Labor Day weekend: Travel safely and never drive impaired

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reminding motorists to travel responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday. “Crashes involving DUI are entirely preventable,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “We are asking motorists to keep themselves, their... Read More.

Register by Friday for this weekend’s WPAL Wicked Warrior mud run

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Once again, the WPAL Wicked Warrior will take place after being postponed in July! The race will be held in Treasure Lake at the Ski Lodge this Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6. Family night and kids races start... Read More.

House Republicans call for an end to Gov. Wolf’s emergency declaration

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Dozens of House Republicans joined together in a press conference Wednesday morning to call for an end to Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 emergency declaration on the 180th day following issuance of his original declaration. “Unsupported by data, Gov. Wolf’s confusing, unfair and... Read More.

Stolen vehicle likely used in police chase was found in Reynoldsville

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A vehicle that was stolen from DuBois and likely used in a police chase in Jefferson County was found in Reynoldsville. Click Here to read the online police report. The red 2017 Hyundai Sonata was taken from outside a home in the... Read More.

Ridgway man accused of stealing gift cards from church

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - A Ridgway man is accused of theft by deception for taking gift cards and meals from a church. The 60-year-old man allegedly stole the items from the St. Leo Magnus Church in Ridgway on July 1. Charges are pending further investigation. Click Here... Read More.

.22 revolver found in Ridgway in late August

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – A firearm was found along a road in Elk County late last month. The black .22 revolver was found on Aug. 31 near the intersection of Toby Road and Coal Hollow Road in Ridgway. Police do not give details about the make or... Read More.

PA relaxing restrictions on spectators at fall sports

Thursday, September 3 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is relaxing restrictions on spectators at some fall sporting events, though attendance at high school football and volleyball games might still prove to be impossible because of statewide limits on mass gatherings. The revised guidance issued Wednesday... Read More.

Senator Pat Toomey talks COVID-19, economy with business owners in DuBois

Wednesday, September 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Senator Pat Toomey gathered with a small group of business owners yesterday to talk about the current state of the economy and how he says Pennsylvania can grow stronger after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the backdrop of the DuBois Regional Airport, where... Read More.

Gov. Wolf renews 90-day disaster declaration for a second time

Wednesday, September 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is renewing a 90-day disaster declaration, now for a second time, after he originally signed it in early March following the confirmation of the first positive cases of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania. The original declaration was set to... Read More.

Expiration deadline for commercial drivers licenses extended to Sept. 30

Wednesday, September 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says that in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts, expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner's permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents through September 30, 2020. Expiration extension deadlines on non-commercial (regular) driver license,... Read More.