Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 11/19

Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 11/19

Wednesday, November 19 by wcednews

District 9 / PIAA Football Playoffs Class A: District 9's Class 1A football champion, Port Allegany, will be playing in the Quarterfinal round of the PIAA playoffs on Friday. The undefeated Gators will take on District 10 champion Greenville at Corry High School. Kickoff time... Read More.

Dubois Fire Department Elects New Chief

Wednesday, November 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Fire Department held their first Chief election for the newly consolidated Department. On Monday night, members came out in droves to vote on who they want to represent the merged fire departments. The results are as follows: Chief Joe Mitchell Deputy 1 Rick Johnson Deputy... Read More.

Celebrating Christmas in Brockway

Wednesday, November 19 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - Get ready to celebrate Christmas in Brockway this week. The annual Christmas Gathering is a two week event held on Main Street in Brockway transforming the area into a Christmas wonderland with lights, decorations, and festive music. During this time, local businesses and restaurants... Read More.

SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.Nearly 42 million Americans, including low-income families and vulnerable households, rely on SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

South Carolina lawmakers debate abortion bill that could imprison people who receive the procedure

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- A few South Carolina lawmakers are holding a hearing on Tuesday to discuss a near-total abortion ban that removes exceptions and could send anyone involved with termination of a pregnancy to prison for decades.Currently, the state has a six-week abortion ban,... Read More.

As few as 2 cigarettes per day linked to 60% increased risk of heart disease: Study

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests.Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, who looked at the smoking habits of more than 300,000 adults for... Read More.

Woman set on fire on Chicago L train, person of interest in custody: Police

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- A man set a woman on fire while on a Chicago L train on Monday following a "verbal altercation," leaving her in critical condition, authorities said.A person of interest is in custody in connection with the incident, the Chicago Police Department said... Read More.

White House government shutdown clock kept ticking, days after impasse ended

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- According to the official White House government shutdown clock, the historic impasse ended on Tuesday.While the federal government shutdown actually ended a week ago, the White House's shutdown clock continued to tick on Tuesday until it was pointed out to the... Read More.

Thune says Senate could move on Epstein files bill as soon as today

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters that the Senate could act as soon as Tuesday to approve the release of the Justice Department's files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Thune said there's currently an effort ongoing to determine whether any senator... Read More.

Education Department to begin transferring offices to other agencies in move toward dismantling it

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education on Tuesday announced six interagency agreements that would transfer some of its offices to other government agencies. The moves mark a "major step forward" in downsizing the department and returning education to the states, a senior department official... Read More.