State News

Area Rite Aids Closing

Wednesday, May 28 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over 200 Rite Aid stores will be closing as they file for bankruptcy, including a handful in our area. Earlier in the month, the pharmacy filed for bankruptcy and is subsidizing all their assets. Of the 210 stores across 12 states announced to close,... Read More.

GIANT Salsa Recall

Wednesday, May 28 by wcednews

UNDATED - Watch your cupboards as the GIANT Company is recalling salsa for possible contamination. According to the company, MARTIN’S and GIANT brand hot and mild salsa may be contaminated with salmonella. The salsa in question would have lot numbers UPC 68826703195, UPC 68826703252, or UPC... Read More.

Penn State DuBois to Close

Thursday, May 22 by wcednews

STATE COLLEGE- In a 25 to eight vote, Penn State will close seven of their branch campuses, including DuBois. After weeks of discussions and hundreds of direct emails and public comments, the board of trustees voted to close the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington,... Read More.

Marijuana Legalization Passes House, Fails at Senate Committee

Monday, May 19 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over a week after a Bill to legalize adult-use cannabis in the Commonwealth passed through the House of Representatives, the bill was shot down by the Senate Committee. The Bill was introduced to the house on May 4th then quickly and narrowly passed... Read More.

REAL ID Benefits

Thursday, May 8 by wcednews

UNDATED - The deadline to get your REAL ID has passed, and we will break down for you the benefits of having one. If you have a REAL ID you can access domestic flight easier in addition to getting access to government facilities. We have now... Read More.

Jefferson County Inmate Alleged Assault

Wednesday, May 7 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing charges after allegedly assaulting two correction officers and a nurse. According to police, 20 year-old Steven McGovern was given medications by a corrections officer and a nurse where he allegedly threw the placate... Read More.

Former Police Chief Sentenced for Drug Dealing

Tuesday, May 6 by wcednews

DELMONT - The former police chief of Greensburg Pa will be spending over a year behind bars after he was caught selling drugs. According to court documents, in April of 2024 44 year-old Shawn Denning, of Delmont Pa, pleaded guilty for conspiring to distribute 50... Read More.

Spring Gobbler Season Kicks off this Weekend

Thursday, May 1 by wcednews

UNDATED - Get your hunting gear ready as the Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler season kicks off this weekend. Hunters can take to the woods beginning Saturday May 3rd through the 17th starting 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. With the rest of the month being from... Read More.

REAL ID Deadline Looming

Thursday, May 1 by wcednews

UNDATED - The deadline to get your REAL ID for air travel and other privileges is less than one week away. Starting May 7th you must have a REAL ID to board domestic flights and have other privileges such as entering U.S. facilities like military... Read More.

Over $107 Million Invested in Area Roadways

Wednesday, April 23 by wcednews

UNDATED - PennDOT has an anticipated 56 projects planned in District 2 totaling over $107 million dollars worth of road work plans. These projects span across Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Elk Juniata, McKeen, Muffin, and Potter Counties, estimating that 128 miles of highway and 24 bridges... Read More.