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All Pennsylvania Big Lots May Not Reopen

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

UNDATED - At the end of December it was announced that Big Lots, which began closing all of their stores due to bankruptcy, could come back after being sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Now however, it may be possible that no Pennsylvania... Read More.

Alleged Punxsutawney Strangulation

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - A Punxsutawney man is behind bars after allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend last week. On January 7th police were called to a North Findley Street address for an alleged domestic abuse incident. After investigation police learned that the female victim returned a vehicle she was... Read More.

Bundle Up For Hope Donation Drive Expanding

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual donation drive to collect blankets, hats, gloves, and other warm items is expanding. Typically held by the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, the drive collects warm items to give back to those in need during the colder months. Now this year, they... Read More.

St Marys Pool Input Wanted

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

St. MARYS - St Marys officials are looking for your input over the future of the community pool. On Tuesday at 6pm, you are invited to join your peers at the city hall chamber room to discuss options for the community pool. In recent years, pool... Read More.

Pittsburgh Steelers Season Ends in First Playoff Game

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

UNDATED - Any hope that you had for a Steelers Superbowl is over, as they lost their first playoff game Saturday. Their Saturday Wild Card game started off shaky as their opponents, the Baltimore Ravens scored an unanswered 21 points in the first half. In the... Read More.

Over $8.5 Million Granted for Construction Projects

Monday, January 13 by wcednews

UNDATED - U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced that just over $8.5 million dollars has been awarded to the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Ridgway for infrastructure projects. These funds will be used for bridge reconstruction across our area. The grant... Read More.

Farmland Preservation in Clearfield County

Saturday, January 11 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - This year’s Clearfield County Budget will be allocating over $3,700 dollars towards farmland preservation. What this does is allows you to put your farmland under a conservation easement, ensuring the longevity of your property. To be eligible your land must be 500 acres... Read More.

Elk County 2025 Budget Passes with No Tax Increases

Saturday, January 11 by wcednews

ELK COUNTY - The Elk County 2025 Budget has passed at almost $13 million dollars, with no tax increases. The current budget is sitting at $12,949,525 dollars with a deficit of $941,689 dollars. While there are no increases this year, Elk County Commissioners are worried that... Read More.

DuBois Home Care Ending Services Next Month

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

DUBOIS - DuBois Continuum of Care Community has announced that they are going to be stopping their Home-Care services next month. Executive Director Karen Brown said in a press release that “after nearly 14 years in business, DuBois Home Care has decided to close our... Read More.

Appreciating Our Law Enforcement

Friday, January 10 by wcednews

Click here to watch video report. DUBOIS - In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day our crews travelled to DuBois, Sandy Township, Punxsutawney, and State Police Departments saying thank you to our area authorities. In the morning we delivered coffee and doughnuts, donated by... Read More.