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Gathering limits back in place, unclear how football crowds will be handled tonight

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — A federal appeals court says Pennsylvania can restore pandemic restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings, putting on hold a judge’s ruling that threw out statewide limits on crowd size. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday said the administration of... Read More.

Brockway Halloween will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway Borough is breaking with tradition and moving its Halloween celebration from a Sunday to a Saturday. The one-time move is because October 31 is a Saturday this year, and the borough council feels that celebrating on the day would be a... Read More.

Commercial drivers reminded of truck speed limit on Route 322, Clearfield County

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Commercial vehicles traveling Route 322 in Clearfield County will be reminded to obey the posted speed limit. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) placed a radar-controlled speed display sign on Route 322 in Pine Township near the intersection with Route 153. The... Read More.

PA Rep. Schemel tests positive for COVID-19, House cancels voting session

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — A Republican lawmaker’s positive test for COVID-19 has prompted legislative leaders to immediately cancel the Pennsylvania House's voting session. Human resources workers were deployed Thursday to trace Rep. Paul Schemel's personal contacts to see if others should be quarantined. The Franklin County... Read More.

Multiple speeding-related crashes in Jefferson, Clearfield, Elk

Friday, October 2 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA – Police reports are showing several car crashes around the Clearfield, Jefferson, and Elk County area, although thankfully the majority of these ended with just minor injuries. According to police, in most of these most recent crashes, the drivers had... Read More.