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Brockway American Legion selling military banners to hang through town

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Want to honor a veteran in the Brockway community? The Brockway American Legion Auxiliary is offering the chance to have a banner dedicated to a veteran. CLICK HERE for more info, to see sample banners, and to fill out your application. The... Read More.

Record crowds as Punxsy Phil predicts early spring two years in a row, making history

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – History was made in Punxsutawney on Groundhog Day! In addition to this being what officials believe to be the largest crowd ever in Punxsy history, it was also the first time on record that Punxsy Phil predicted an early spring two years... Read More.

Sigel man causes head-on alcohol-related crash on Route 949

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Eldred Township, PA – A Jefferson County man who police believe was intoxicated was injured in a head-on collision on Friday. The known but still unnamed 57-year-old man from Sigel had been driving his Chevrolet GMT-400 on Route 949 in Eldred Township around 7:30 Friday... Read More.

4-month-old baby shot in Indiana County, expected to survive

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

White Township, Indiana County, PA – In neighboring Indiana County, a 4-month-old baby was shot over the weekend but is expected to survive. According to State Police in Indiana, it happened around 6 p.m. Saturday at an apartment on College Lodge Road in White Township... Read More.

Holiday hangover: Credit card statements for holiday shopping cause buyer’s remorse

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – December credit card statements are likely arriving in mailboxes across the country this week and it may leave some consumers with holiday shopping remorse. ConsumerAffairs.com surveyed which states had the worst “holiday hangover” and were regretting the amount of money they spent... Read More.

Wolf Administration says “no” to Medicaid block grant; announces Medicaid Work Supports initiative

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania won't apply for a Medicaid block grant proposed by President Donald Trump's administration that would include a limit on how much the federal government contributes. Wolf said Thursday's Trump administration proposal could lead to cuts in... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: disturbances at Walmart, student injures staff, scam call

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police recently dealt with some disturbances at the Walmart store, assisted with a student at Soaring Heights School that had injured a staff member, and got a report about a scam phone call from someone claiming to be... Read More.

Livestream of Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - People across the world are wondering, "Will Punxsutawney Phil predict six more weeks of winter, or will he make Groundhog Day history by predicting an early spring for the second year in a row?" In just a few days, the world... Read More.

Troopers say thank you to communities and media for help with crimes in 2019

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Troopers from Troop C of the Pennsylvania State police would like to thank our communities and local media outlets for their assistance with helping them solve crime in 2019. Last year, Troop C made several arrests as a direct result of tips... Read More.

Super Bowl will feature 7 players originally from Pennsylvania

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Super Bowl LIV (54) this Sunday will feature 7 players who are originally from Pennsylvania! The 54th competition to crown a new football champion will feature teams hailing from California and Missouri. Did you know that this game also features players from 33... Read More.