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UPDATE: Woman killed in St. Marys house fire identified

Friday, March 11 by wcednews

St. Marys, PA - UPDATE: The woman who was killed in a house fire in Saint Marys has been identified. The Elk County coroner's office says 85-year-old Margaret Cavalline died of smoke inhalation after a fire on Ash Street on Tuesday afternoon. Her death has been... Read More.

RSVP for Chamber luncheon about employee motivation on March 23

Friday, March 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Time is running out to reserve your spot at the first DuBois Chamber of Commerce Business Connections Luncheon of the year! This is an especially helpful luncheon for business owners and managers who are looking to connect with their employees and retain... Read More.

Protect yourself against tickborne diseases when outdoors

Friday, March 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvanians experiencing “spring fever,” that perennial urge to venture outdoors to hike, hunt, fish and explore, should plan now to protect themselves and their families against potentially serious tickborne diseases—including Lyme disease and the rare but dangerous Deer Tick Virus (DTV), which... Read More.

Clearfield American Legion temporary closure

Friday, March 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield American Legion will be closed starting this upcoming Monday and lasting for a few weeks. Renovation work is planned on the building, so the John Lewis Shade American Legion Post 6 in Clearfield will be closed beginning March 14 and... Read More.

Suplizio gives thoughts on fire department consolidation

Thursday, March 10 by wcednews

DuBois and Sandy Township, PA - As the City of DuBois and Sandy Township are working out the details of how the consolidation will happen, the fire department consolidation has been a hot topic since the beginning. Herm Suplizio, the DuBois City Manager and former... Read More.

Surprisingly heavy snowstorm Wednesday morning shuts down area roadways

Thursday, March 10 by wcednews

Clearfield, Jefferson, Clarion, and Elk Counties, PA - Multiple roadways had to close temporarily on Wednesday due to a heavy, fast snowstorm during the late morning. Very few official reports about crashes are available yet, but we know that there were dozens of accidents around... Read More.

Woman reportedly killed in Saint Marys house fire, details limited

Thursday, March 10 by wcednews

St. Marys, PA – One woman was reportedly killed in a house fire in Saint Marys on Tuesday, but details are still limited. Multiple fire stations were called to the fire just before 5 p.m. Tuesday on Ash Street in Saint Marys. First responders attempted CPR... Read More.

Dead cat placed in mailbox in Smicksburg

Thursday, March 10 by wcednews

West Mahoning Township, PA – A dead cat was placed into a mailbox in Indiana County, close to Punxsutawney. The victim, a 62-year-old Smicksburg man, says someone placed a deceased cat into his mailbox along Barnard Road in West Mahoning Township between March 5 and... Read More.

Four windows broken at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church

Thursday, March 10 by wcednews

Gaskill Township, PA – Four windows at a church in Jefferson County were broken. The Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church in Gaskill Township, close to Punxsy, says someone broke the windows sometime between Feb. 27 and March 6. If you know anything about the damaged windows, please... Read More.

DAMS Principal Darren Hack says farewell, reflects on his time in education

Wednesday, March 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – After news about the upcoming farewell to current DuBois Area Middle School Principal Darren Hack, we spoke to the principal about his career change and some of the things he is most proud of while working at DuBois Area School District. Darren... Read More.