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Knox man leads police on chase in Clarion, Jefferson Counties

Monday, February 28 by wcednews

Limestone Township, PA – A Knox man is accused of fleeing from police in Clarion County, leading to a chase. State Police in Clarion say they had attempted to pull over 30-year-old Keith Bashline from Knox early Sunday morning around 2:40 a.m. for a traffic... Read More.

Ice storm travel restrictions lifted in Clearfield County

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

UPDATE: As winter storm Oaklee moves out of the area, PennDOT has removed the remaining travel restrictions in north central Pennsylvania. Effective at 9:30 AM: Removing the 45 mph speed reduction and commercial vehicles in the right lane only restriction on Interstate 80 From Exit 97... Read More.

Vehicle restrictions planned for Thursday night ice storm

Thursday, February 24 by wcednews

UPDATE Harrisburg, PA – In response to changing forecasts related to expected winter weather and icy conditions across most of the state tonight, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is adjusting start times of planned implement vehicle restrictions on several Pennsylvania roadways and adding more roadways... Read More.

Illinois man seriously injured in I-80 crash

Monday, February 21 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – An Illinois man was seriously injured in a crash on I-80 in Clarion. State Police say 51-year-old Alexander Nevski from Lake in the Hills, Illinois, had been driving his GMC van too fast when he struck a Cadillac from behind on I-80... Read More.

Woman flown to hospital after I-80 Brookville crash

Monday, February 14 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A New York state woman had to be flown to the hospital after a crash on I-80 near Brookville. 50-year-old Nancy Rosa from Dunkirk, NY, had been driving on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 79 around 9 a.m. Feb. 11. She had been... Read More.

DuBois man thrown from vehicle on I-80, flown to hospital

Wednesday, January 26 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – A DuBois man was thrown from his vehicle in a crash on Interstate 80 recently. 68-year-old James Thorpe from DuBois had been driving his Toyota Rav4 on Interstate 80 near Clarion on Jan. 20 when he had a medical emergency and lost... Read More.

Ohio truck driver injured in Clarion County I-80 crash

Wednesday, January 26 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA – An Ohio man was injured in Clarion County crash. The driver, 43-year-old Christopher Newland from Leesburg, OH, had been driving his Freightliner tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 near mile marker 53 in Beaver Township on Sunday morning. He tried to avoid another crash... Read More.

Our portion of I-80 under weather-related restrictions

Monday, January 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of winter weather throughout western Pennsylvania for Monday afternoon into Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning to implement vehicle restrictions on part of Interstate 80 starting at 3:00 PM. Additionally, PennDOT advises motorists to avoid unnecessary travel in... Read More.

Some restrictions lifted on roadways as winter storm continues

Monday, January 17 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – With winter storm Izzy winding down, PennDOT is removing most roadway restrictions in north central Pennsylvania. The following is now in effect: Tier 2 restrictions have been lifted on I-80 through Clarion and Jefferson counties. The 45 mph speed reduction and commercial vehicles in right lane... Read More.

PennDOT adjusts, adds to planned roadway restrictions

Sunday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In anticipation of winter weather beginning later today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are adjusting planned vehicle restrictions that were announced Saturday. Italicized information indicates a change from the January 14 announcement. Additional speed and vehicle restrictions... Read More.

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