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St. Marys, Force, Johnsonburg, Ridgway receive development grants

Friday, December 10 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – Four Elk County municipalities are being awarded funding through a grant program administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), according to state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield). “Pennsylvania’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is designed solely for communities... Read More.

Elf on the Shelf, free Santa visits in Downtown DuBois

Friday, December 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Elf on the Shelf will be in downtown windows from Dec. 11-18 for all ages to find and report back for prizes, and Santa Claus will be available to meet with children, again, in downtown DuBois. Elf on the Shelf Downtown DuBois Inc.... Read More.

State Police offers training to older teens February 2022

Friday, December 10 by wcednews

Hershey, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Training and Education announced the launch of The Hill Impact Program, a 15-week program for children between the ages of 15 and 18. The program provides teens who are considering a career in law enforcement... Read More.

DuBois area clubs raised more than $42,000 for Make-A-Wish

Thursday, December 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Yesterday brought in a massive influx of donations to our 28th annual Make-A-Wish Light Up a Child's Life campaign, raising money for magical wishes for kids with critical illnesses. Just the clubs in our area brought in more than $42,000, showing... Read More.

Schools will keep masking mandate until decision on appeal

Thursday, December 9 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Schools are being required to keep the masking mandate in effect for students and staff until a decision is made about Gov. Tom Wolf's appeal against lifting the mandate early. After the original mandate had been challenged, schools were told that they could... Read More.

Brock Roy, former wish kid, donates $500 to Make-A-Wish

Thursday, December 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A very special donation was made to our annual Make-A-Wish Light Up a Child's Life campaign in DuBois by Brock Roy, a wish kid who brought in $500 himself to give back so that other kids like him get their wishes granted! Brock... Read More.

Tree branch strikes vehicle, shatters sunroof, injures woman

Thursday, December 9 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA – A tree branch fell through the sunroof of a vehicle while two people from DuBois were driving in Clearfield County. 49-year-old Robert Doane had been driving his Dodge Ram on Peters Road in Pike Township near Curwensville on Dec. 6. A large... Read More.

Man possessed firearm illegally, accidentally shoots self

Thursday, December 9 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – A Clearfield County man possessing a firearm illegally recently accidentally shot himself. 30-year-old James Smeal from Woodland went to Penn Highlands Clearfield for his injuries from the accidental shooting on Nov. 16. The hospital is required to report any gunshots. The report does... Read More.

Plans will be displayed for Redbank Creek bridge replacement

Thursday, December 9 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 invites the public to view plans regarding the State Route 3003 Redbank Creek Bridge Replacement Project on December 6 - 17, 2021. The purpose of this project is to replace the bridge that... Read More.

DuBois Make-A-Wish campaign raises more than $2 million in 28 years

Wednesday, December 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Our DuBois Make-A-Wish Light Up a Child's Life campaign has officially raised more than $2 million over the past 28 years of fundraising! That's an incredible amount, but there are still many wishes that need granted. Your donation is important! Now more... Read More.