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Ambulance stolen, used in police chase, crashed

Monday, June 21 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - An ambulance was stolen Sunday afternoon, used in a police chase, struck one of the police vehicles, and caught on fire. Around 6:15 p.m. yesterday, multiple police units were reported as chasing a stolen Dusan ambulance, which had been taken at... Read More.

Three men injured in DuBois stabbing, one flown with life-threatening injuries

Thursday, June 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Three men were injured in a reported stabbing in DuBois recently, one so severely that he had to be flown by medical helicopter to Pittsburgh for life-threatening injuries. The DuBois City Police Department says they are still investigating the incident, which happened... Read More.

Freightliner rear-ends vehicle in Summerville, sends 4 to hospital

Wednesday, May 19 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – Police are giving the details on a crash last month in Summerville that sent four people to the hospital when a tractor-trailer that was following too closely struck another vehicle from behind. 54-year-old Timothy O'Connor from Kittanning had been driving his freightliner... Read More.

Homeless man with Hep C bites and spits on Penn Highlands nurse

Thursday, May 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A nurse at Penn Highlands DuBois hospital was spit on and bitten by a homeless man who tested positive for Hepatitis C. DuBois City Police have filed aggravated assault charges against 40-year-old Jason Arnold. The assault itself dates back to March 20 when... Read More.

Thank you to EMS professionals for our ride-along adventures!

Wednesday, May 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – We had an exciting day yesterday, getting to spend some time with our EMS personnel to find out what their jobs are really like! We started our morning flying on Life Flight 2 from the Clarion Hospital, which then dropped us off... Read More.

City of DuBois starts new police security force at Penn Highlands

Friday, May 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The City of DuBois is announcing the start of a new police security force at Penn Highlands Hospital in DuBois. Penn Highlands Healthcare will pay for up to six full-time equivalent (FTE) police officers to be on scene at the hospital. This... Read More.

Man accidentally shoots his hand while cleaning firearm

Thursday, April 22 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A Clearfield County man accidentally shot himself in the hand while cleaning his firearm. As is always the case when a hospital receives a gunshot patient, Penn Highlands contacted police about an unnamed Union Township man who had shot himself in the... Read More.

Penn Highlands gives COVID-19 update, says vaccines readily available

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – An update from Penn Highlands about how COVID-19 vaccinations are going. Mark Norman, CEO of Penn Highlands, says they're getting consistent numbers of vaccine doses, but now fewer people are interested in receiving it... either because they have already received it, aren't... Read More.

Penn Highlands Clearfield vaccine clinic moves location from Fairgrounds on March 9

Saturday, March 6 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Please note the Penn Highlands Clearfield COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday, March 9 that was to be held at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds Expo 1 building has been moved a short distance to the Tri County Church (321 Mill Road in... Read More.

Traffic changes near Penn Highlands DuBois West starting Monday