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Summerville firefighters practice transporting patients

Wednesday, April 6 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – A shoutout to one of our fire departments in Jefferson County!On April 4, the Summerville Volunteer Fire Department participated in a practice drill, training in different ways of transporting patients in a variety of scenarios.They freshened up their skills and taught... 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.

Rails to Trails extension meeting Thursday in Brookville

Wednesday, January 19 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - Help extend our Rails to Trails and connect the two trails in Jefferson County! An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Brookville Chamber of Commerce on Franklin Ave in Brookville.The meeting will help... Read More.

Steve Livergood Foundation delivers meals, gifts on Christmas Eve

Monday, December 27 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – What an incredible outpouring of love from the Livergood Foundation, as Steve Livergood and hundreds of volunteers spent their Christmas Eve serving more than 1,200 hot meals and delivering toys and care bags to more than 100 kids around Clearfield County!This... Read More.

Volunteers needed to “Pick Up Pennsylvania”

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourage Pennsylvanians to volunteer for “Pick Up Pennsylvania,” a statewide campaign of fall litter cleanups to benefit streams, rivers, and lakes, now through November 30.Volunteer groups who participate in... Read More.

Purrfect Paws adoption event at DuBois Mall this Saturday

Thursday, October 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Purrfect Paws Cat Rescue SBCF in DuBois are so excited to be celebrating their 2nd Birthday! They're celebrating with a special adoption and meet-and-greet event.Stop by anytime 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at the DuBois Mall!They'll have adoptable... Read More.

PA honored fallen fire heroes for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Wednesday, October 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego honored Pennsylvania’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, in observance of the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend.“Firefighters are the backbone of communities throughout the commonwealth,” said Trego. “Not only do these... Read More.

John Farr starts 900-mile bike ride for Habitat for Humanity on Friday

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A journey of more than 900 miles will begin Friday as 80-year-old John Farr will push off on his bicycle from Myrtle Beach, heading back home for Clearfield County.This is John's 20th Bike2Build, which is his annual fundraiser for Habitat for... Read More.

Make-A-Wish volunteer online training session tonight

Wednesday, September 8 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – The Make-A-Wish regional office in Punxsutawney is hosting an online volunteer training via Zoom tonight at 5:30 p.m. To become a wish volunteer, individuals must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check and attend a training... Read More.

$600K in volunteer fire assistance grants awarded to 109 departments

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania has awarded $602,306 in grants to help our state’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires.The grants were awarded to qualifying local firefighting forces in rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 people.The funding may be used for training and... Read More.