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Today expected to be busiest day for returning gifts to stores

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – It’s inevitable that after the holidays, the flood of holiday gift returns takes place. For the 2019 holiday season, “National Returns Day,” referring to the day when Americans return the most packages back to retailers, is predicted to be Thursday, January 2,... Read More.

Happy New Year! Advice for safe, stress-free holiday

Wednesday, January 1 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As the ball drops and we close out 2019 and welcome in 2020, take a moment to think about the people who have made the past year special for you. Dr. Ralph May from the Community Guidance Center says it’s a good... Read More.

Deadline to renew dog licenses is today

Wednesday, January 1 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA – If you have a dog, make sure you renewed their license! Any dog three months or older must have a license in Pennsylvania by Jan. 1 of each year. An annual license is $8.50, or you can get a... Read More.

New Year’s Resolution Tips: Credit Score

Wednesday, January 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – WalletHub financial analyst Jill Gonzales suggests that one of your New Year’s Resolutions should be to know your credit score and, if it’s on the low side, aim to improve it in 2020. WalletHub says aim for a 20-point improvement, which should be... Read More.

Tips for quitting smoking as your New Year’s Resolution

Wednesday, 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.

New Year’s Resolutions Tips: Weight Loss

Wednesday, January 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Did you decide to get heart-healthy in 2020? Lose some weight? We have some tips. ABC News Chief and Health Editor Dr. Richard Besser has some advice for getting healthier, making your health resolution, and sticking with it. Start small. The top tip is... Read More.

167 pairs of socks and 30 hats donated for Socks for Seniors

Tuesday, December 31 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Feet and hearts were warmed over the holidays thanks to the many people who donated to our Socks for Seniors program with Christ the King Manor and H&R Block. Together, we donated 167 pairs of cozy new socks to residents at... Read More.

8 dogs killed in mobile home fire in Indiana County

Tuesday, December 31 by wcednews

North Mahoning Township, PA – Eight dogs were killed in a mobile home fire in Indiana County on Sunday night. Neighbors saw that a home along Bratton Lane in North Mahoning Township (Rochester Mills, near Punxsutawney) was on fire around 11 p.m. Sunday. The owners, 29-year-old... Read More.

State Police see fewer collisions and no fatal crashes this Christmas

Tuesday, December 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police responded to 376 crashes and made 179 arrests for driving under the influence during the three-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 24 through Dec. 26, 2019. Troopers did not investigate a single fatal collision over midweek holiday – a... Read More.

Two-vehicle crash in Sandy Township with minor injuries

Tuesday, December 31 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Around dusk yesterday, two cars collided at the intersection of Bee-Line Highway and Parrish Road in Sandy Township, causing one of those vehicles to overturn. Thankfully, there were only minor injuries. There is no official word from police yet about how... Read More.