2026 Punxsutawney Man/Woman of the Year Nominations Open

2026 Punxsutawney Man/Woman of the Year Nominations Open

Tuesday, January 13 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - The Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce has opened up nominations for the 2026 Man and Woman of the Year. You are encouraged to nominate those who make a difference to the community to be recognized for their efforts. Winners will be unveiled during this year’s... Read More.

Getting Through Blue Monday

Tuesday, January 13 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - Monday January 19th is considered one of the hardest days of the year. This year you can join your peers in an informative session to fight the blues. From 4pm to 6pm January 19th at Temerity Aleworks in Brookville, you can join a... Read More.

Local Sports Update – Tuesday, 1/13

Tuesday, January 13 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball Boys: MONDAY DuBois 61, Central Mountain 51 – Maddox Bennett powered the Beavers' offense with 30 points Brookville 44, St. Marys 38 United 51, Punxsutawney 42 Clearfield 56, Central-Martinsburg 44 – Braison Patrick topped the Bison scoring list with 20 points Cameron County 55, Ridgway 28 Girls: MONDAY DuBois Central Catholic... Read More.

Quote for January 13, 2026

Tuesday, January 13 by Summer Anderson

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” - Marcus Aurelius

Sen. Mark Kelly files lawsuit against Pete Hegseth over censure

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on Monday filed a lawsuit against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arguing that Hegseth's censure of him last week over his inclusion in a social media video that told U.S. service members they have a right to... Read More.

Barry Morphew pleads not guilty to alleged murder of his wife

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(ALAMOSA COUNTY, Colo.) -- Barry Morphew has pleaded not guilty for the second time in the alleged murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, whose body was found more than three years after the mother of two was reported missing.The plea was entered on... Read More.

Smithsonian faces Tuesday deadline amid White House demand for review

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Smithsonian Institution is facing a deadline to submit additional materials to the White House related to a review demanded by the Trump administration of the institution's exhibitions, programming and internal governance.According to a Dec. 18, 2025, letter from the White... Read More.

Uvalde trial latest: Defense uses foam gun visual aid to defend police response

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- An attorney for former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales brought a neon orange foam handgun to court on Monday as he tried to defend the police response to the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.After stepping behind an eight-foot... Read More.

Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire allegedly laughed about the attack, FBI says

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Miss.) -- Federal officials on Monday charged a man with setting fire to the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, claiming that the suspect did so because of the building's "Jewish ties."According to an FBI affidavit, the building sustained "extensive" damage, rendering it... Read More.

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Sinners’ and ‘Bel-Air’ nominated for 57th annual NAACP Image Awards

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Less than 24 hours after securing a win at the Golden Globe Awards, Sinners has become a nominee for the 57th annual NAACP Image Awards. The film leads in motion picture categories with 18 nominations, including outstanding motion picture and outstanding ensemble cast in... Read More.