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Everyone escapes house fire near Big Run

Friday, August 6 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – A home near Big Run was damaged in a fire yesterday, but thankfully everyone was able to escape. A home along Big Run Prescottville Road in Jefferson County caught fire around 2:45 Thursday afternoon. Although it was originally reported in the garage,... Read More.

Road resurfacing project will begin early in North Mahoning Twp

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

North Mahoning Township, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the upcoming resurfacing project on US 119 in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County, will begin July 30 and continue through fall 2021. The area is three (3) miles south of Punxsutawney,... Read More.

Change in traffic pattern on Route 28/322 intersection in Brookville

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – There's a change in the traffic pattern at the PA 28/US 322 intersection in Brookville Borough and Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County. The project has been ongoing, but now the project will affect new areas. The heaviest congestion will be at the... Read More.

PA makes $97 million investment in clean, lead-free water projects

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PA is investing $97 million for 25 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 19 counties, including Jefferson County. Knox Township will get a nearly $3 million grant for water improvement. *** Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the investment of $97... Read More.

Rose Twp home shot, no one injured

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Rose Township, PA – A Brookville woman's home was shot late at night, though thankfully there were no injuries. The 62-year-old woman says she believes it happen either just before midnight Saturday or early Sunday morning at her home on Route 36 in Rose Township. State... Read More.

Best of Tri-County nominations start today at noon

Monday, July 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Nominations for “Best of Tri-County” start today at noon, presented by us here at Priority Media! Whether you’re an owner, an employee, a customer, or a fan, this is your opportunity to let your voice be heard! Voting will then run August 25th-September... Read More.

New Jefferson Co Commissioner to be appointed Aug. 11

Saturday, July 24 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - The new Jefferson County Commissioner, filling the spot of the recently resigned Jack Matson, will officially be appointed on Aug. 11. Commissioner John "Jack" Matson announced at the June meeting that, although he's loved his time as a commissioner, he'll no longer... Read More.

Last days of Jefferson County Fair today and tomorrow

Friday, July 23 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Today and tomorrow are the final days for the Jefferson County Fair at the fairgrounds in Brookville! After it had to be cancelled during the pandemic last year, people are excited to get back to it. Favorites like the carnival rides, petting zoo,... Read More.

Plastic bag causes rollover crash in Jefferson County

Friday, July 23 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – An unusual cause for a crash but something that could happen to almost anyone... 29-year-old Antonio Foster from Punxsutawney had been driving along Harmony Road in McCalmont Township, Jefferson County, on July 18. State Police in Punxsutawney say he had the... Read More.

Five Mile Run Road in Knox Township to close July 26-Aug 27

Thursday, July 22 by wcednews

Knox Township, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a road closure for Five Mile Run Road (State Route 3039) in Jefferson County (Knox Township) July 26, 2021 through August 27, 2021. The closure is 0.4 miles north of Ramsaytown to 0.5... Read More.

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