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House of Reps pass bills for more transparency about COVID-19 business closures

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The state House advanced two pieces of legislation designed to keep Pennsylvania jobs competitive with neighboring states during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering local governments and their constituents some flexibility during the pandemic. State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria)... Read More.

Gov. Wolf thanks Pennsylvanians for sacrifices during coronavirus pandemic

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Monday night, Governor Tom Wolf updated the public on Pennsylvania’s response to the 2019 novel coronavirus. The following are his prepared remarks: “My fellow Pennsylvanians, thank you for joining me. I want to talk with you about where we are with this... Read More.

Brockway last day of school is June 5th; $1 million loan for sports fields

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School Board held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, approving the continuation of lessons for students until June 5. The board approved the plan, which offers online and packet work to students in the district. The June 5 date is... Read More.

Accidental house fire in Ridgway, arson of vacant mobile home in Bigler

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Two fires happened recently... an accidental house fire in Ridgway and and arson that destroyed a vacant mobile home in Bigler. Ridgway, PA – Although no one was injured, a family in Ridgway lost their home to a fire recently. The two-story home on Rock Street... Read More.

$3,000 worth of jewelry stolen from home in Shawville

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Shawville, PA – Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was reportedly taken from a home in Clearfield County sometime within the last few months. The 53-year-old Shawville woman says that someone broke into her home on Shawville Croft Highway in Goshen Township, outside of Clearfield. She... Read More.

Resources for Reporting Child Abuse

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

A Voice For the Innocent: A Voice for the Innocent is a non-profit community dedicated to the support of those affected by rape and sexual abuse by offering a safe and compassionate space to share stories and seek help. www.avfti.org Crisis Text Line: Crisis Text Line is... Read More.

Penn Highlands employee tests positive for COVID-19, no patients or staff were exposed

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands DuBois confirmed yesterday that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19, but that person had been away from the hospital itself for multiple weeks beforehand. Penn Highlands says no patients or staff were exposed to the virus through the employee. The... Read More.

New business, Maria’s Fresh Pasta, to open in DuBois this Thursday

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A new business is coming to DuBois... a drive-through pasta restaurant! Maria's Fresh Pasta will have their soft opening in the former Bruster's building on Modway Drive this Thursday, April 16. They'll be located at 241 Midway Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 and will... Read More.

Brockway will light stadium lights tonight and tomorrow to honor students

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Tonight and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15) in Brockway from 8 until 9:30 p.m., Brockway Area School District will be burning the stadium lights for the class of 2020 and the students of Brockway School District. According to Peter... Read More.

Possible abuse of 8-year-old boy in Anita

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – Police are investigating a possible child abuse incident in Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney were called out to a home on Main Street in Anita last Wednesday, April 8, around noon to investigate possible abuse involving an 8-year-old boy. The investigation... Read More.

House of Reps pass bills for more transparency about COVID-19 business closures

House of Reps pass bills for more transparency about COVID-19 business closures

Gov. Wolf thanks Pennsylvanians for sacrifices during coronavirus pandemic

Brockway last day of school is June 5th; $1 million loan for sports fields

Accidental house fire in Ridgway, arson of vacant mobile home in Bigler

$3,000 worth of jewelry stolen from home in Shawville

Resources for Reporting Child Abuse

Penn Highlands employee tests positive for COVID-19, no patients or staff were exposed

New business, Maria’s Fresh Pasta, to open in DuBois this Thursday

Brockway will light stadium lights tonight and tomorrow to honor students

Possible abuse of 8-year-old boy in Anita

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