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Philadelphia changes to City of Sisterly Love to honor 19th Amendment

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — Philadelphia, otherwise known as the City of Brotherly Love, has changed its nickname in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. The city's honorary nickname will be the City of Sisterly Love until the end of 2020. Councilwoman Katherine... Read More.

Brockway, Punxsy, and Clearfield schools get new cafeteria equipment with grant

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA – Brockway, Punxsutawney, and Clearfield School Districts are getting some new cafeteria equipment, thanks to a state grant. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today that more than $925,000 in competitive grants has been awarded to 72 elementary, middle... Read More.

Police search for blue Chevy Cobalt that struck Reynoldsville Cemetery headstones

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – Police are searching for the vehicle that struck multiple headstones in a hit-and-run incident at the Reynoldsville Cemetery. The vehicle is believed to be a metallic blue Chevrolet Cobalt, which will now have front end damage on the passenger side. The car... Read More.

Tax season: Deadlines and methods for filing taxes

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — As Pennsylvania's tax filing season is officially here, the Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that they can electronically file their personal income tax returns. The filing deadline to submit 2019 tax returns is April 15, 2020. Of course, a certified tax... Read More.

Clearfield Police: help with Crisis Hotline, reported scam, missing package

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Here's more proof that police do more than just respond to crimes and make arrests... Police in Clearfield were able to help someone who was trying to call the Crisis Hotline but couldn't because of phone issues. Clearfield Borough Police officers were... Read More.

Tips for avoiding food poisoning at Super Bowl parties

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The National Retail Federation predicts American will spend about $15 billion on Super Bowl stuff this year, including a lot of food. They estimate we'll eat about 1.5 billion chicken wings served at parties in 43 million homes across the nation. However,... Read More.

Two dogs died in house fire on Spring Ave, DuBois

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Although no humans were injured, two dogs reportedly were killed in a house fire yesterday afternoon in DuBois. The fire started in the kitchen of a home along Spring Avenue around 2 p.m. Tuesday. No one was inside during the fire. No official cause... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man locked in closet in DuBois Mall, driver stuck in medium

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Sandy Township Police say they responded to some minor incidents recently, including a driver from Houtzdale who got his vehicle stuck in the median near the Falls Creek Sheetz, a DuBois Mall employee who called for help after he mistakenly... Read More.

Gov. Wolf once again proposes minimum wage increase to $12 an hour

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Once again, Governor Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15. Later this week, the governor’s plan to extend overtime pay eligibility to 82,000 more workers will be considered by... Read More.

Human trafficking awareness event in Reynoldsville this Thursday

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – In Reynoldsville this Thursday, Jan. 30, a sexual assault and rape crisis center is holding an awareness event to educate people on human trafficking and modern-day slavery. PASSAGEs is inviting everyone for an open discussion at the Reynoldsville Fire Hall this Thursday... Read More.