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COVID live updates: More than 100,000 Americans hospitalized with COVID-19

Monday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 826,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering. About 62% of the... Read More.

Wanted Punxsy man found after reported theft, weapon threat

Monday, January 3 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – A Punxsutawney man has been found and taken into custody after police asked for the public's help finding him after he allegedly attempted to steal a dirt bike and brandished a weapon at the victim. 25-year-old Haden Cole Roy was found yesterday... Read More.

Man accused of hitting 86-year-old mother with ashtray on Christmas Eve

Monday, January 3 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – A Punxsy man is being charged after allegedly throwing a glass ashtray at his 86-year-old mother on Christmas Eve. Police were originally called to the home on South Main Street Extension in Young Township just before 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24,... Read More.

PA Great Outdoors holding photo contests

Monday, January 3 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce their lineup of photo contests for 2022. The four themes are Winter Landscapes, Hiking Trails, People in the Great Outdoors, Spectacular Sunrises & Sunsets, and Fantastic Food. The Winter Landscapes photo contest runs through February 28, 2022. Hiking... Read More.

Woman injured after striking tree on Reynoldsville-Falls Creek Rd

Monday, January 3 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – A woman had to be extricated from her vehicle and then flown to the hospital after she struck a tree in Jefferson County. 35-year-old Danielle Fox from Indiana, PA, had been driving along Reynoldsville-Falls Creek Road on Dec. 28 when she... Read More.

Students return to school after winter break

Monday, January 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Students are returning to class today after their long winter break. DuBois, DuBois Central Catholic, Brockway, Brookville, Punxsutawney, Clearfield and many other school districts all have their first day back. There is currently no statewide mask mandate for students and teachers, and schools... Read More.

Punxsutawney Man Wanted after Brandishing Handgun during Dispute

Saturday, January 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help in locating Haden Cole Roy, a 25-year-old male from Punxsutawney, for his alleged attempt to steal a dirt bike as well as brandish a weapon at the victim. The report from the State... Read More.

PA invests $70 million to improve recreation, natural spaces

Saturday, January 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Governor Tom Wolf announced an investment of $70 million for 317 projects across Pennsylvania that will revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve natural spaces. “Our outdoor places are among the things that tie us all together -- a place to meet... Read More.

Tips for quitting smoking as your New Year’s Resolution

Saturday, January 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – It’s that time of year again – a time to look over the past 12 months and make resolutions for how to do it better in the new year. Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops... Read More.

Year: 2022

COVID live updates: More than 100,000 Americans hospitalized with COVID-19

Wanted Punxsy man found after reported theft, weapon threat

Man accused of hitting 86-year-old mother with ashtray on Christmas Eve

PA Great Outdoors holding photo contests

Woman injured after striking tree on Reynoldsville-Falls Creek Rd

Students return to school after winter break

Punxsutawney Man Wanted after Brandishing Handgun during Dispute

PA invests $70 million to improve recreation, natural spaces

Tips for quitting smoking as your New Year’s Resolution

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