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Falls Creek man breaks leg in motorcycle crash with deer

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA – A Falls Creek man is recovering from his injuries after he struck a deer while riding his motorcycle earlier this week. According to State Police in DuBois, 35-year-old Michael Roush from Falls Creek had been riding his Honda Magna motorcycle along... Read More.

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Punxsutawney is receiving a nearly $2 million loan to replace part of its wastewater infrastructure. It's part of $116 million that's being invested statewide for 16 projects across 13 counties, by PENNVEST. The loan will be used to replace terracotta sanitary sewer... Read More.

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Residents of northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania are projected to be the first in the state to be released from Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, and many retail stores in those areas should be able to reopen by May 8. That's according... Read More.

DuBois Class of 2020 Adopt a Senior

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Help adopt a DuBois Class of 2020 student! The senior year for students at local schools has turned out differently than they could have ever expected. They were looking forward to prom, graduation, and all of the fun end-of-year activities with their... Read More.

Mail-in ballots allowed for June 2 primary election in PA

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvania continues mitigation efforts to fight COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. The governor also announced the Department of State has launched an awareness campaign to inform... Read More.

Republican reps react positively to plan to reopen PA, allow construction projects

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Republican Leadership team (Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny; Majority Leader Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster; Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor, R-York; Majority Whip Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre/Mifflin; Policy Committee Chairman Donna Oberlander, R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest; Caucus Chairman Marcy Toepel, R-Montgomery; Caucus Secretary Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland/Somerset;... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare senior executives voluntarily reduces their pay

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (April 22, 2020) – As part of the overall plan to stabilize the financial condition of the local healthcare system due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PHH System Senior Executive Leadership Team has voluntarily taken a reduction in their pay. This action will... Read More.

Drugs and alcohol: Risks during COVID-19 and resources for recovery

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA - Although everyone is struggling with how to deal with COVID-19 and avoid contracting the illness, the risks could be especially troublesome for people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol or are in recovery. People with substance abuse disorders... Read More.

Clearfield Police: Girl on bike struck by car, sustains moderate injuries

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A girl riding a bike in Clearfield was struck by a vehicle recently, and she was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Although Clearfield Borough Police do not name anyone involved or give the age of the girl, they say... Read More.

State Senator Joe Scarnati endorses Herm Suplizio for State Senate

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Herm Suplizio has picked up a major endorsement in his campaign for the State Senate. State Senator and Senate President Joe Scarnati (R-25) announced his endorsement of Suplizio Monday, April 20. Scarnati, who has represented the 25th District since 2000, released... Read More.