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“Vaccine or test” requirement for state employees in health care, congregate care

Thursday, August 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, 2021. Individuals who are not vaccinated will be required to undergo weekly... Read More.

Neighbor extinguishes flames after man sets own house on fire

Thursday, August 12 by wcednews

Warsaw Township, PA – A quick-thinking neighbor was able to save a home and a life recently in Jefferson County. An unnamed person had ingested several different types of prescription pills and intentionally set his own house on fire on Bell Run Road near Warsaw... Read More.

Walmart truck sale Friday to benefit Pentz Run Youth Services

Thursday, August 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – There's a Walmart Truck Sale to benefit Pentz Run Youth Services from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. this Friday at the DuBois Mall! Six truck loads of merchandise will be for sale at the DuBois Mall in the old Sears hallway between... Read More.

Pens’ Mike Lange retiring from play-by-play, will stay on radio network

Wednesday, August 11 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange announced that he will not return to the radio booth for play-by-play duties, but will remain a part of the Penguins Radio Network. Fans will continue to hear Lange’s voice during radio appearances... Read More.

Brockway school details safety plan, proposes building expansion

Wednesday, August 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway is authorizing Amos Rudolph Architecture to draw up proposals to expand the district's multi-purpose building to add more space for sports teams to practice. It will also allow for elementary students to have recess indoors during bad weather. The proposal... Read More.

Clearfield Police: vehicle accidents, suspicious person

Wednesday, August 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A couple of vehicle accidents happened in Clearfield recently, including one that ended in a physical altercation. Police also assisted EMS twice at the Penn Highlands Clearfield emergency department with disorderly patients. Clearfield Police investigated reports of a suspicious man behind... Read More.

Free cookout Thursday with NexTier Bank, DuBois Chamber

Wednesday, August 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – You won't want to miss... this Thursday's Mid-Day Chamber Mixer with NexTier Bank! From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 12, enjoy a summer cookout while getting to know the DuBois NexTier Bank team. Stop by their location at 522 Liberty... Read More.

Police catch five DUIs Saturday in checkpoint near Clearfield

Wednesday, August 11 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – Multiple people were caught in a DUI checkpoint in Clearfield County over the weekend. On Saturday from 5 until 10 p.m., Lawrence Township Police and the PA State Police had roving patrols and a checkpoint. This was during one of the final... Read More.

Overnight fire destroys Luthersburg woodmill

Tuesday, August 10 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – A woodmill caught fire in Brady Township, near Luthersburg, overnight last night. The first calls to fire companies came around 1 a.m. this morning, with a caller reporting visible flames from a woodmill along Evergreen Road, which appears to be Colonial... Read More.

White Honda CRV stolen in Reynoldsville

Tuesday, August 10 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – Police are looking for a vehicle that was stolen in Reynoldsville in late July. The white 2006 Honda CRV was reportedly stolen on East Main Street, Reynoldsville, just after 2 p.m. on July 26. The license plate number is LHY8537. The owner is a... Read More.