Thunderstorm knocks down tree branches, power lines

Thunderstorm knocks down tree branches, power lines

Friday, August 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Heavy, sudden thunderstorms yesterday in our area brought down trees and power lines, leaving many residents without electricity for at least part of the afternoon and evening. Crews have been able to clean up most of the debris, and electrical companies worked... Read More.

Gov. Wolf urges counting ballots early, longer return time for November election

Friday, August 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican state lawmakers remain at odds over how to update Pennsylvania’s voting laws to handle an expected avalanche of mail-in ballots in November’s presidential election in the battleground state. Wolf, a Democrat, laid down several markers Thursday... Read More.

PA awards $10m to develop COVID-19 vaccines, treatments

Friday, August 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that 23 awardees will receive $10 million in grant funding through the COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments and Therapies (CV-VTT) program to support the rapid advancement of vaccines, treatments and therapies by qualified biotechnology entities in response to the... Read More.

Students invited to get creative with PennDOT Innovations Challenge

Friday, August 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the fourth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a... Read More.

First day of school for Brockway ASD, Punxsutawney ASD

Thursday, August 27 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Brockway Area School District and Punxsutawney Area School District have their first day of the new year for students today, though it certainly looks a little different than last year. Since these schools are in Jefferson County and still meet the... Read More.

30-day burn ban for Jefferson County

Thursday, August 27 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Starting today, the Jefferson County Commissioners are enacting a 30-day burn ban on outdoor burning in the county. Although it might seem strange because we have some thunderstorms forecasted for the rest of this week, last week's very dry weather means... Read More.

Clear Run Rd, near back gate of Treasure Lake, closed for water repairs

Thursday, August 27 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – A road that runs from the back entrance of Treasure Lake to the City of DuBois will be closed off today due to a water repair. Clear Run Road near the intersection of Hetrick Road is closed from 8:30 this morning,... Read More.

Resources for PA families with children during COVID-19 and back-to-school season

Thursday, August 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania’s secretaries of the departments of Health, Education and Human Services today assured Pennsylvania families that the Wolf Administration is committed to helping families with children overcome challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Human Services announced that it is creating flexibilities in child... Read More.

Roadwork on I-80 Eastbound in Clearfield County

Thursday, August 27 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – If you travel on eastbound I-80 in Clearfield County, you might hit some roadwork and delays. Work location details are: The right (travel) lane is closed between mile markers 135 and 138 due to a preservation project between Penfield and Kylertown. At mile marker... Read More.

Wolf proposes legalizing recreational marijuana, details of how to spend $1.3b in fed funds

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) – Pennsylvania's governor is urging lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana and spend down much of the remaining $1.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday outlined his priorities for the fall legislative session. His proposal on the... Read More.