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Holiday hangover: Credit card statements for holiday shopping cause buyer’s remorse

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – December credit card statements are likely arriving in mailboxes across the country this week and it may leave some consumers with holiday shopping remorse. ConsumerAffairs.com surveyed which states had the worst “holiday hangover” and were regretting the amount of money they spent... Read More.

Wolf Administration says “no” to Medicaid block grant; announces Medicaid Work Supports initiative

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania won't apply for a Medicaid block grant proposed by President Donald Trump's administration that would include a limit on how much the federal government contributes. Wolf said Thursday's Trump administration proposal could lead to cuts in... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: disturbances at Walmart, student injures staff, scam call

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police recently dealt with some disturbances at the Walmart store, assisted with a student at Soaring Heights School that had injured a staff member, and got a report about a scam phone call from someone claiming to be... Read More.

Livestream of Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - People across the world are wondering, "Will Punxsutawney Phil predict six more weeks of winter, or will he make Groundhog Day history by predicting an early spring for the second year in a row?" In just a few days, the world... Read More.

Troopers say thank you to communities and media for help with crimes in 2019

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Troopers from Troop C of the Pennsylvania State police would like to thank our communities and local media outlets for their assistance with helping them solve crime in 2019. Last year, Troop C made several arrests as a direct result of tips... Read More.

Super Bowl will feature 7 players originally from Pennsylvania

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Super Bowl LIV (54) this Sunday will feature 7 players who are originally from Pennsylvania! The 54th competition to crown a new football champion will feature teams hailing from California and Missouri. Did you know that this game also features players from 33... Read More.

Route 310 crash kills Penfield woman, injures teen girl

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – A Penfield woman was killed and a teen girl is left with serious injuries after their car struck a tractor-trailer on Route 310 in Jefferson County. 38-year-old Tammy Jo Courteau from Penfield had been driving her Kia Forte around 12:30 p.m.... Read More.

Polar Plunge at Treasure Lake Winterfest this Saturday

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA – Jump in… the water’s fine! Actually, it’s a little cold, but that’s the whole point of the Polar Plunge, coming up tomorrow at the Treasure Lake marina during their Winterfest celebration. The cost for the Polar Plunge is $20, and it... Read More.

Groundhog Day activities in Punxsutawney this Friday-Sunday

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Next Sunday, we’ll be getting the famous prediction the Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary, Punxsutawney Phil. Click Here to see the schedule of events for Jan. 31-Feb. 2 for Punxsutawney Groundhog Day! Because Groundhog... Read More.

Purple paint stripes now mean “no trespassing” in PA

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (Game Commission) – Landowners who post their properties now have the option of using purple paint rather than signs to alert others that lands are private and trespassing isn’t permitted. House Bill 1772, which was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in... Read More.