Meet the Candidate: Deborah Mechling

Meet the Candidate: Deborah Mechling

Wednesday, October 29 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Deborah Mechling is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026. “Our new community needs a foundation built on open communication,” stated Mechling. “Remembering our community’s morals and values, and most importantly that our biggest asset is our people.” Mechling is one of 12... Read More.

Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 10/29

Wednesday, October 29 by wcednews

District 9 High School Football: Playoffs, Round 1 Class 1A: Ridgway (5-5) at Redbank Valley (6-4), Friday at 7pm Class 3A: Brockway (6-4) vs. St. Marys (4-6) at DuBois, Saturday at 1pm Class 4A: Clearfield (7-3) vs. USO-Obama Academy (7-2) at Brookville, Friday at 7pm Class 5A: DuBois... Read More.

Keeping Safe This Halloween

Wednesday, October 29 by wcednews

UNDATED - As you prepare for Halloween fun, you are reminded to make safety a top priority. Parents, make sure to use bright and warm costumes with reflective tape for visibility. Children should carry flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and never enter a stranger’s home. Also be sure... Read More.

Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over hiding alleged links to autism

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the makers of Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming that they deceptively marketed the over-the-counter medication to pregnant women despite alleged links to autism and other disorders."Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of... Read More.

Newsom says he’s ‘deeply concerned’ about Trump, Bannon comments floating 2028 run

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is "deeply concerned" about remarks from President Donald Trump and his close allies about possibly seeking a third term in 2028.Newsom, who is considered a potential 2028 presidential contender himself, was asked by ABC News... Read More.

Murder suspect accidentally released from California jail: Officials

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(CONSTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif.) -- Police are looking for a murder suspect who they say was accidentally released from a California jail.Isaiah Jamon Andrews, 20, was mistakenly released from the Martinez Detention Facility, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office in a press... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

The American Black Film Festival has announced its 2026 honorees, selecting Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris and the creative team behind the movie Sinners.Hudson will receive the Renaissance Award for "changing perceptions of people of color in the entertainment industry," while Damson will be honored with the Horizon Award... Read More.

Sonya Massey murder trial: Juror, Massey family cry during closing arguments

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Closing arguments began Tuesday morning in the trial of a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of shooting and killing a Black woman in her home.The trial began last week for Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County deputy accused of fatally shooting... Read More.

Amazon layoffs highlight impact of AI, some experts say: ‘Wake-up call’

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Amazon is set to lay off thousands of corporate workers, despite billions in profits and lucrative lines of business spanning from e-commerce to cloud computing. The reason is artificial intelligence, the company said in a memo to employees on Tuesday."Some may... Read More.

Border Patrol chief ordered to meet with judge daily on Chicago immigration crackdown

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- In a face-off on Tuesday with a federal judge, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino came under questioning about the crowd-control tactics he and his agents are using in their Chicago immigration crackdown.With Bovino appearing before her dressed in uniform,... Read More.