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Sandy Twp swears in Mark Sullivan and Barry Abbott

Thursday, January 6 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Like many other townships and boroughs, the Sandy Township board of supervisors spent their first meeting of the year swearing in their members and reorganizing. Mark Sullivan was re-elected and Barry Abbott was newly elected in November, and both were sworn... Read More.

Brockway swears in council, Hrinya starts 6th term as mayor

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway Mayor Bill Hrinya started his 29th year in civil service in Brockway by swearing in some familiar faces. Hrinya began his sixth term as Brockway’s mayor. He administered the oath of office for his wife, Melissa, and son, Dalton, as they... Read More.

DuBois City Council swears in members, sets meeting dates

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois City Council swore in city council members, the controller, and the mayor. Mayor Eddie Walsh will serve a two-year term as mayor, filling in the unexpired part of Randy Schmidt term after he resigned in late 2020. Shane Dietz will serve... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare starts 2022 with integration of WRC Senior Services

Tuesday, January 4 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Penn Highlands Healthcare is kicking off 2022 with the integration of WRC Senior Services into the health system. The affiliation became effective January 1, 2022. Established in 1890, WRC Senior Services provides residential senior living, continuing care retirement communities, individualized personal care,... Read More.

Students return to school after winter break

Monday, January 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Students are returning to class today after their long winter break. DuBois, DuBois Central Catholic, Brockway, Brookville, Punxsutawney, Clearfield and many other school districts all have their first day back. There is currently no statewide mask mandate for students and teachers, and schools... Read More.

Tips for quitting smoking as your New Year’s Resolution

Saturday, 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 Day: Banks, liquor stores, DMVs, schools closed for holiday

Friday, December 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Banks, liquor stores, and PennDOT driver's license and photo centers will all be closed statewide for New Year's Day this Saturday. The US mail will also not be delivered that day. Schools are still on winter break, and most of them will... Read More.

Brockway 2022 Citizens of the Year Banquet canceled

Thursday, December 30 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - One of the highlights of the early part of each new year in Brockway is the announcement of the Man and Woman of the Year – the citizens of the year. The annual dinner event began in 1987. The Covid-19 pandemic canceled... Read More.

Safe and merry Christmas: Home holiday safety tips

Saturday, December 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are highlighting the common dangers associated with holiday décor ranging from dehydrated Christmas trees to unattended candles to decorative outside lighting. "This time of year, we are all eager to spend... Read More.

Erie Diocese lists Christmas, Christmas Eve Mass times and places

Thursday, December 16 by wcednews

Erie, PA – Because Christmas falls on a Saturday this year, some parishioners are wondering what services are available for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Sunday, Dec. 26. Since Catholic churches typically have Christmas Eve Masses in addition to Christmas Day and Sunday Masses, the... Read More.