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Second overnight closure of bridge near Curwensville scheduled for July 28

Friday, July 24 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Another overnight closure is scheduled to start next Tuesday, July 28 as crews continue to make repairs on a bridge along Route 879 in Pike Township, Clearfield County. The bridge spanning Anderson Creek near Curwensville will be closed from 6 p.m.... Read More.

For the Love of Sticks: painted stick booth at Brockway FFA Farmer’s Market

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Here's another great booth you'll see at the Brockway FFA Farmer's Market for the rest of this season... It's called For the Love of Sticks, walking sticks and garden decorations painted by local artist, Josh Frederick. Josh picks up sticks wherever he... Read More.

Motorcyclist fled scene of crash, left injured passenger behind

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – Details are coming out about a motorcycle crash in Jefferson County in which the operator fled from the scene before police arrived, leaving his injured passenger behind. It happened just before noon last Saturday, July 18 on Route 119, just north... Read More.

Lebanon County sues Gov. Wolf for withholding federal coronavirus funds

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — A Pennsylvania county has filed suit to compel Gov. Tom Wolf to release $12.8 million in federal coronavirus relief funding that he withheld after county leaders defied his shutdown orders. Wolf withheld the funding from Lebanon County, where local Republican leaders voted... Read More.

20-year-old woman injured in speeding crash near Brookville

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A young woman was injured in Jefferson County after losing control while speeding and striking an embankment. 20-year-old Madison McKinney from New Bethlehem had been driving along Richardsville Road at its intersection with Chamberlin Road just north of Brookville late... Read More.

Gov. Wolf issues statement on hate targeting transgender Pennsylvanians

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In response to a post made on Facebook by the Bloomsburg Fair mocking Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, Governor Tom Wolf is condemning hateful comments and slurs against transgender people. The post involved photos of a man dressed as a woman... Read More.

Potter Baseball Tour volunteers at Bilger’s Rocks

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – Thanks to an inspiring group of volunteers from Potter Baseball Tour! They’re a group of kids who travel for more than a month, doing service projects and making the world a little better. Their latest stop was at Bilger's Rocks, repainting some picnic... Read More.

Downtown DuBois Grapes and Hops Walk cancelled for 2020

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Due to restrictions on gatherings of more than 250 people outdoors, and with only a limited amount of people allowed indoors, the Downtown DuBois Grapes and Hops Walk scheduled for September 19 has been cancelled for 2020. According to event organizers from... Read More.

$2.9 million to help improve roadway to Elk Country Visitor’s Center

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - More than $30 million in grants are being given statewide to help improve multimodal roadway projects, making transportation easier in Pennsylvania, including a project in Elk County. Benezette Township is getting $2.9 million to reconstruct 5.6 miles of Winslow Hill Road (T-520).... Read More.

Fence gate exploded by tannerite in Clarion County

Wednesday, July 22 by wcednews

Madison Township, PA – A fence gate in Clarion County was blown off of its hinges with explosives recently. The owner, 50-year-old William Stoots from Hermitage, says someone trespassed on his property along Kissinger Mills Road in Madison Township around 3 a.m. Sunday morning. He says... Read More.

Second overnight closure of bridge near Curwensville scheduled for July 28

Second overnight closure of bridge near Curwensville scheduled for July 28

For the Love of Sticks: painted stick booth at Brockway FFA Farmer’s Market

Motorcyclist fled scene of crash, left injured passenger behind

Lebanon County sues Gov. Wolf for withholding federal coronavirus funds

20-year-old woman injured in speeding crash near Brookville

Gov. Wolf issues statement on hate targeting transgender Pennsylvanians

Potter Baseball Tour volunteers at Bilger’s Rocks

Downtown DuBois Grapes and Hops Walk cancelled for 2020

$2.9 million to help improve roadway to Elk Country Visitor’s Center

Fence gate exploded by tannerite in Clarion County

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