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Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has warned residents he will end the city's annual Mummers Parade if organizers don't curtail participants' inappropriate behavior, including blackface. Kenney's spokesperson says the mayor sent a letter Tuesday to the organizers of the four Mummers divisions... Read More.

DCC Open House and Winterfest this Sunday

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois Central Catholic will begin their celebration of “National Catholic Schools Week Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed” with an “Open House” for families interested in the gift of a Catholic education on Sunday, January 26 from 1-3 p.m. Visitors will have a “Meet... Read More.

Pirates Care-A-Van comes to DuBois

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

Thank You Pirates Care-A-Van! For photos of the Pirates Care-A-Van arrival check out this library. For photos of the Pirates Care-A-Van touring the DuBois VA check out library this library. For photos of the Pirates Care-A-Van touring the Vets Mobile Center check out this library. For photos of... Read More.

Tractor-trailer hauling titanium powder catches fire on I-80

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A tractor-trailer caught fire yesterday morning in Clearfield County, causing some major traffic delays. A semi-trailer that was hauling titanium powder caught fire on I-80 westbound near the 118 mile marker, near the Clearfield/Shawville exit, just after 8 a.m. Lawrence Township Volunteer... Read More.

Weekend events: Business Bash, DAHS play, cancer benefit, pet benefit, WinterFest

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – This weekend is packed with events, including the DuBois High School play, the DuBois Chamber Business Bash, WinterFest at the Parker Dam State Park, a hockey tournament to benefit a teen with ovarian cancer, a breakfast to benefit an animal rescue,... Read More.

Multiple people injured in Route 36 crash on Wednesday

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – A three vehicle-crash on Route 36 left multiple people injured on Wednesday in Jefferson County. 57-year-old Sandra Wadding from Mayport had been driving her Jeep Cherokee along Route 36 in Young Township around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. She attempted to turn onto Route... Read More.

Jefferson and Indiana County fire/ambulance companies awarded $267,970 in state funding

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - Fire and ambulance companies in Jefferson and Indiana Counties will get thousands of dollars in funding for each company via the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 23 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana... Read More.

$3,000 in dentistry tools stolen from 64-year-old Luthersburg man

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – $3,000 worth of dentistry tools were stolen from a Luthersburg man. The unnamed 64-year-old man reported to police that his case of dentistry tools was taken from his home on Pine Swamp Road in Brady Township sometime between Aug. 1, 2019... Read More.

Rep. Matt Gabler says 2020 will be his final year in State House

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) is announcing that 2020 will be his final year in the State House. With just under a year remaining in the current legislative session, Gabler is informing his constituents that he will not seek to serve... Read More.

Hockey tournament to benefit 17-year-old cancer patient, Daisy Romano

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – Help raise proceeds for Daisy Romano, a 17-year old who had stage 3B Ovarian cancer, by going to a basket raffle and Penguin ticket contest at the Reynoldsville Rollerdrome from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. Watch talented hockey... Read More.