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Counterfeit $100 bill used at Big Run business

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Big Run, PA - Someone used a counterfeit $100 bill at a Big Run business recently. The victim, a 61-year-old Punxsutawney woman, first noticed the fake bill on Aug. 13, but she says it could have been given to the business any time within the... Read More.

Lane restrictions on Route 119 near Punxsy Aug. 16-31

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - From Monday, Aug. 16 until Aug. 31, part of Route 119 in Jefferson County will have lane restrictions near the Punxsy Walmart. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a lane restriction that will affect traffic patterns on State Route... Read More.

PA lifts recommendation to cease feeding birds

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With decreasing reports of sick and dead wild birds, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is lifting the recommendation to cease feeding birds. Much is still unknown about what caused the mortality event documented in Washington D.C. and at least 10 states, including Pennsylvania,... Read More.

Body of 3-year-old boy found in Armstrong County, Allegheny River

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Armstrong County, PA – A sad ending for a 3-year-old boy who had gone missing from a campsite in nearby Armstrong County. The child's body was found in the Allegheny River over the weekend. The Swift Water Rescue team from our area helped with the search... Read More.

Minor roadwork projects throughout Jefferson County

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – For all of this week, Jefferson County will have some minor roadwork and roadside projects. Saint John Road in Oliver Township is getting a pipe replacement, and Sprankles Mills Road will also get a pipe replacement and bridge maintenance, Big... Read More.

PA receives $1.2 million federal grant for maternal, child health

Saturday, August 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that Pennsylvania was awarded more than $1.2 million in federal funding to support work towards better health, well-being, and long-term outcomes for pregnant and parenting families of young children. “Young families need to be able... Read More.

9-month-old chokes on heroin stamp bag, overdoses

Saturday, August 14 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA - A Saint Marys man has been charged after his 9-month-old baby reportedly choked on a piece of a heroin stamp bag and overdosed before being revived with Narcan. 37-year-old Keven Klock faces charges of aggravated assault and child endangerment. The Saint Marys... Read More.

Elk cam goes live

Saturday, August 14 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Can’t wait for the September peak of Pennsylvania’s elk rut? Get a jumpstart now with the Game Commission’s Elk Cam. The Game Commission again has installed a camera on State Game Lands 311 in Elk County, in a field that typically is a... Read More.

9mm pistol lost in Banks Township

Saturday, August 14 by wcednews

Banks Township, Indiana County, PA - A 9mm pistol was lost recently in Indiana County, in Banks Township not far from Punxsutawney. The unnamed person says they lost a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol with serial number HRK9689. It was reported on Aug. 10 from Hemlock... Read More.

I-80 exit 53 eastbound for Knox closed until Aug. 16

Saturday, August 14 by wcednews

Knox, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing that the Exit 53 - Knox Eastbound ramp will be closed August 13 through August 16, 2021, as part of the ongoing resurfacing project for Interstate 80 in Clarion County. Contractor, IA Construction Corporation... Read More.