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Gov. Wolf signs 12th renewal of opioid disaster declaration

Friday, November 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed the 12th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the then-burgeoning opioid and heroin epidemic. The declaration allows the state to loosen regulations and work outside of typical... Read More.

This weekend is first Sunday of expanded Sunday hunting opportunities

Friday, November 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania bowhunters are about to make history. The first ever day of regulated Sunday big-game hunting will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15, for archery deer hunting only. In total, there are three Sundays – all in consecutive weeks – when limited big-game... Read More.

Another record-high daily number of positive COVID-19 tests in PA

Thursday, November 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – It's becoming a common story each day now... consistently hitting new record highs for the numbers of daily positive COVID-19 tests in our state. Once again, we hit another record high on Wednesday, 4,711 new positive cases of the virus for that... Read More.

DuBois business owner faces charges for assault of employee

Thursday, November 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Details are coming out about an alleged assault by a DuBois business owner that dates back to November 2019. 39-year-old Gong Yang Song, the owner of Fusion Buffet, is facing multiple charges in the case. Authorities say that a female employee had been... Read More.

Video: Honoring vets with DuBois VFW Veterans Day ceremony

Thursday, November 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - We hope that you were able to take a moment and reflect on the people who have served our country... perhaps by watching or listening to the DuBois VFW's Veterans Day program. Thank you to those who have served our country. You can... Read More.

Operation Christmas Child collection week is Nov. 16-23

Thursday, November 12 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – It's shoebox time again for lots of local churches and other collection spots for Operation Christmas Child! National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 16-23, and will give residents of west-central Pennsylvania the chance to impact the lives of millions of... Read More.

House Republican Caucus elects legislative leaders for new year

Thursday, November 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Tuesday elected its legislative leaders for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. The leadership team consists of: • Speaker-designee Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). • Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin). • Majority Whip Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest). • Majority Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York). •... Read More.

DuBois VFW Veterans Day program today, listen on-air or watch online

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The usual DuBois VFW Veterans Day program will be done a little differently this year. Namely, because of COVID-19 precautions, it will be a private ceremony not open to the public and will be held later in the afternoon in DuBois. However, you... Read More.

Cigarette on porch burns down Punxsutawney building

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Several people are left without a home after a residence was destroyed by a fire in Punxsutawney. The building in the 200 block of East Liberty Street in Punxsutawney caught fire around 3 p.m. Monday. An investigation by the fire marshal found that... Read More.

Tractor-trailer runs off I-80 eastbound, mile marker 113 early Tuesday morning

Wednesday, November 11 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – A tractor-trailer ran off the side of Interstate 80 early Tuesday morning in Clearfield County, spilling fuel all over the roadway near mile marker 113 eastbound (near the Penfield exit). Although there's no word on if the driver had any injuries,... Read More.