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Human remains in Elk County identified as man missing since August 2018

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA – The human remains that were found on Sunday in Elk County have been identified as 53-year-old Frank Gillespie, a local man who had been reported missing in August 2018. Gillespie had gone missing from his home in James City, Elk County,... Read More.

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.