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PennDOT’s P3 Initiative, concerning plans for tolling interstate bridges, shot down by PA’s Commonwealth Court

Saturday, July 2 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court has given a permanent “No” to PennDOT’s plans for tolling nine interstate bridges, including one on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County. The state’s P3 Initiative was shot down under a final order from the Court Thursday following its temporary order... Read More.

Organizations in the Tri-County area to share portion of $48 million in statewide funding for housing and community development

Saturday, June 11 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Housing and community development initiatives in Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk counties will share a portion of more than $48 million in statewide funding made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program. This week, Governor Tom Wolfe named initiatives in... Read More.

I-80 Exit 81 Eastbound at Hazen to be closed this weekend for roadwork

Saturday, May 21 by wcednews

Indiana – An eastbound Interstate 80 exit ramp in Jefferson County is closed this weekend. PennDOT announced that the Exit 81 Hazen Eastbound ramps will be closed through Sunday for milling and paving work. As a detour, drivers are encouraged to take Exit 78... Read More.

State funding to be used for street improvement project in Sykesville

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

SYKESVILLE – A Jefferson County street improvement project was recently selected and approved for funding through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. The Borough of Sykesville will receive over $137,000 to resurface borough streets, including South Park Street, Memorial Street, Station Street, Paradise Road, and Willow... Read More.

Brockway warns to take emergency sirens seriously

Monday, April 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Brockway Fire Chief Mike Hoskavich hopes that residents in the area take emergency sirens seriously. Hoskavich said that it is normal to hear a siren, get to shelter, and when nothing bad happens, think that authorities overreacted. However, there is a lot... Read More.

Mailbox stolen in Henderson Twp, Jefferson County

Thursday, March 31 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A mailbox was stolen in Jefferson County. 24-year-old Punxsutawney man says his mailbox was taken from Pike Road in Henderson Township either March 28 or 29. There are no details on whether there was any mail inside. State Police in Punxsutawney continue to... Read More.

Proposed legislation would remove permitting for stream maintenance activities

Tuesday, March 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is part of a legislative effort to confront the difficulty faced by local municipalities when attempting to maintain waterways in their jurisdiction and address the threat of flooding. “Pennsylvania is well known for the hoops it requires... Read More.

Jefferson County home broken into, jewelry and decor taken

Tuesday, March 29 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA - Someone allegedly broke into a home in Jefferson County and took jewelry, watches, lighters, kitchen décor and dishes, among other things. State Police in Punxsutawney say it happened sometime between Jan. 1 and March 25 at a residence along Eleanora Road... Read More.

Lane closures start today on I-80 in Jefferson, Clarion Counties

Monday, March 28 by wcednews

Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers to multiple lane closure on Interstate 80 Eastbound and Westbound between Exit 97: Falls Creek/DuBois in Jefferson County and Exit 45: Emlenton/St. Petersburg, Clarion County starting March 28. This resurfacing project of Interstate 80... Read More.

Multiple lane closures for I-80 in Jefferson and Clarion Counties

Friday, March 25 by wcednews