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Weekend ATV crash in Knox Twp seriously injures two people

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

Knox Township, PA – Two people were seriously injured in an ATV crash in Knox Township, Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney say it happened just after 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4 on Knox Dale Road, just east of Hunters Grove Road. 34-year-old Jeffery Fike from... Read More.

Pennsylvania trout fishing season now open

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Effective 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opened the statewide 2020 trout... Read More.

Volunteerism remains essential with Stay At Home Order in place

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - First Lady Frances Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that volunteer efforts to distribute meals and other life-sustaining services in Pennsylvania remain an essential activity, even with a statewide stay at home order in place until April 30. She encourages residents who are able... Read More.

PA manufacturing sector urged to report COVID-19-related supply capabilities, needs

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf urged Pennsylvania manufacturers that currently are producing or can pivot to producing COVID-19-related supplies to submit their information to the newly developed Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal. “We’re asking everyone to do their part to mitigate the... Read More.

Giant Eagle will limit number of customers to 50 percent of fire code occupancy

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Cleveland – Giant Eagle announced that it will be enforcing the number of guests able to shop in-store at one time. In a press release, the company says each location will admit up to 50 percent of occupancy allowable by fire code, inclusive of store... Read More.

Funding available to help rural volunteer fire companies battle wildfires

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Funding now is available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protections from wildfires. Click Here to see the guidelines and apply. “Now, more than ever, Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighters and first-responders deserve the very best training and equipment, and these grants help them... Read More.

Punxsy teen in court for allegedly breaking into, damaging Pantall Hotel

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – A young man from Punxsutawney will have his hearing today for allegedly breaking into the Pantall Hotel along with five juveniles and damaging the property. 18-year-old Hunter Becker is the only one in the group old enough to be considered an adult... Read More.

April 6: State Police releases non-life-sustaining businesses enforcement totals

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 against non-life-sustaining businesses that failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf's order closing their physical locations. Enforcement began on Monday, March 23, 2020. Troop... Read More.

Universal masking: Who does it protect and how to make your own mask

Monday, April 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Recently, Governor Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop... Read More.

Fatal December crash ruled a DUI, Woodland man had been on controlled substance

Monday, April 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The December crash that took the life of a Curwensville man has been ruled as a DUI. On Dec. 20, 2019, just before 7 a.m., 29-year-old Michael Rose from Woodland had been driving his pickup on Lumber City Highway. He struck another truck... Read More.

Weekend ATV crash in Knox Twp seriously injures two people

Weekend ATV crash in Knox Twp seriously injures two people

Volunteerism remains essential with Stay At Home Order in place

PA manufacturing sector urged to report COVID-19-related supply capabilities, needs

Giant Eagle will limit number of customers to 50 percent of fire code occupancy

Funding available to help rural volunteer fire companies battle wildfires

Punxsy teen in court for allegedly breaking into, damaging Pantall Hotel

April 6: State Police releases non-life-sustaining businesses enforcement totals

Universal masking: Who does it protect and how to make your own mask

Fatal December crash ruled a DUI, Woodland man had been on controlled substance

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