Register by this Saturday to hand out candy at Sandy Twp Trunk-or-Treat

Register by this Saturday to hand out candy at Sandy Twp Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Want to hand out candy at the Sandy Township Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29? They need you to register by this Saturday, Oct. 10! Only “trunkers” need to register with Sandy Township... our little ghouls and goblins “treaters” can just show up... Read More.

Are you registered to vote? Deadline is Monday, Oct. 19 to register

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As the voter registration deadline approaches for the Nov. 3 presidential election, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar urged Pennsylvanians to check their voter registration status at votesPA.com. "Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote, and your registration... Read More.

DuBois Police: man with chain, child without coat, loose dog

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Concerned citizens called DuBois City Police with worries about suspicious or possibly dangerous things that were happening, but in both cases everyone had left the scene by the time officers arrived. In police reports from Oct. 5, someone called DuBois City Police... Read More.

PennDOT preparing for winter, how drivers can prepare as well

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With the winter season approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is highlighting winter-service preparations and how the public should also get ready for the season. "We've been preparing for this winter since the last one ended, and we need the public's help... Read More.

$1,750 stolen from Big Run woman’s unemployment card

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Big Run, PA – Someone stole $1,750 from a Big Run woman's unemployment money recently. The 61-year-old woman told State Police in Punxsutawney that, on Sept. 25, someone took the money off of her unemployment-issued debit card. The investigation continues. Click Here to read the online... Read More.

Reminder: Ticks and Lyme Disease still a danger in fall

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- As people continue to spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf Administration wants to remind residents of the dangers of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, and to take steps to protect themselves. “Autumn is a wonderful season to spend time outdoors and... Read More.

Gathering limits softened to allow more people at events in PA

Wednesday, October 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvanians continue to do their part by adopting healthy behaviors to combat the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine amended existing COVID-19 orders to allow for adjusted capacity to gathering limits while keeping... Read More.

Record number of firearms background checks in PA as more people buy guns, permits

Wednesday, October 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the third quarter of 2020 was the busiest in the history of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS). The department also released the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests resulting from such investigations for the... Read More.

Operation Christmas Child looking for Punxsutawney drop-off location

Wednesday, October 7 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - Do you know of a church or other location in the Punxsutawney area that would like to be a drop-off location for the Samaritan's Purse annual project, Operation Christmas Child? Get in contact with them as soon as possible. A church is... Read More.

Big Run woman, Brookville man lose money in two separate Facebook scams

Wednesday, October 7 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Two Jefferson County people were scammed out of their hard-earned money in two separate Facebook scams. Late last month, a 25-year-old Big Run woman attempted to pursue a job with the World Health Organization through a Facebook advertisement. She provided the... Read More.