PA one of only three states recognized by CDC for COVID-19 reduction success

PA one of only three states recognized by CDC for COVID-19 reduction success

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As states across the country begin to reopen and nearly half are seeing COVID-19 cases rise, Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday that Pennsylvania is not one of them. Then at a daily COVID briefing on Wednesday with Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine,... Read More.

Yard sale to benefit Girl Scouts, DuBois Food Pantry

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA - The DuBois Food Pantry and Girl Scout Troop 26255 are having a yard sale at the Brady Township Community Center today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Items are donated by the Walmart Distribution Center. Thursday, June 18 from 9 to 5... Friday, June 19... Read More.

Effort to rename Ridgway bridge after veterans, 5 years after partial collapse

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – Today marks the fifth anniversary of the partial collapse of the North Broad Street Bridge in Ridgway. Now with the bridge rebuilt, Rep. Matt Gabler (a Republican serving Elk and Clearfield Counties) says his effort to rename the structure that carries Route... Read More.

Penn State plans to resume on-campus work and learning in fall semester

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Following a three-month comprehensive planning process, Penn State officials have determined that the University can meet or exceed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines for colleges and universities, and look forward to welcoming back faculty, staff and students to resume... Read More.

Symptoms of Lyme disease and COVID-19 can look very similar

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – This time of the year is one of the worst times for ticks and Lyme disease, and what's particularly unfortunate in 2020 is that some symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever, chills and headache, are similar to symptoms of COVID-19. You... Read More.

Overnight tractor-trailer crash on I-80 westbound

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 80 Tuesday night. Lawrence Township fire crews were originally told that someone was trapped inside the tractor-trailer's cab, but the driver was out of the vehicle by the time they arrived. Interstate 80 Westbound had one lane... Read More.

Guests staying at Clarion Holiday Inn spray paint hotel property

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – A hotel in Clarion County was spray painted by guests staying there. The manager of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Monroe Township, just outside of Clarion, says two tenants were spending the night and left on Monday morning. During their... Read More.

DuBois Jaycees accepting requests for donations until June 19

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you have a charity or non-profit that needs money, you only have a couple days left to apply for funds through the DuBois Area Jaycees. They're accepting requests for donations until June 19. Address your request, including amount requested, mission of group,... Read More.

PA Department of Aging wants your opinion for their aging survey

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania wants your help and opinion on what the state's Department of Aging should focus on for the next four years. They particularly want residents age 60 or older to fill out this survey. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today released a... Read More.

Police look for leads in suspicious disappearance of Clearfield County man

Tuesday, June 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police – Clearfield Station are conducting an investigation into the whereabouts of Gerard (AKA – Gerry) Joseph Flango, JR. He was last seen on May 18, nearly a month ago. This case is suspicious because he acted... Read More.