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Scarecrow Contest Returns to Downtown DuBois

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A contest to display your decorative scarecrows in downtown DuBois has returned with plans to be bigger and better than last year. With over a dozen entries last fall, as those with Downtown DuBois says, this year’s event is preparing to be bigger... Read More.

Tri-County Area School Bus Safety Tips

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

UNDATED - With Tri-County area schools back in session, you are urged to stay alert while driving, especially around school buses. Yellow flashing lights on the bus means the bus is slowing down, and you should prepare to stop. When those lights turn red, you must... Read More.

Villanova University targeted in 2nd false active shooter report in 4 days

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For the second time in less than a week, Villanova University was the scene of an active shooter hoax report on Sunday, prompting police to clear buildings at the Pennsylvania campus before investigators determined the incident was not legitimate, officials said.The... Read More.

Former CIA Director Petraeus says Putin is ‘the obstacle to peace’ in Ukraine

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former CIA Director and retired Army Gen. David Petraeus said Sunday that he's dubious that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine."There's not that much right now that would lead us... Read More.

Mandatory evacuation remains in effect as fire from Louisiana plant explosion continues to burn

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A fire at plant in Louisiana continues to burn and an evacuation order within a 1-mile radius of the facility remains in place following an explosion Friday, officials said at a press conference.As of Saturday, 42 people are at a shelter,... Read More.

5 shot, 1 fatally, as multiple gunmen open fire in New York City park: NYPD

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man was killed and four other people were injured when gunfire broke out on Saturday night at a New York City park where a large crowd had gathered for a basketball tournament, according to police.The gunfire erupted around 7:27 p.m.... Read More.

California wine country wildfire surpasses 6,500 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A fast-spreading wildfire in California's wine country prompted mandatory evacuation orders as firefighters continued to battle the blaze from the ground and air on Sunday.The Pickett Fire in Northern California's Napa County has burned some 6,531 acres since it broke out... Read More.

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $750 million, 10th largest drawing, for Monday

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - The Powerball jackpot is expected to climb to $750 million for Monday's drawing, a prize that ranks as the 10th largest in the lottery's history, after no single player matched all numbers drawn on Saturday, Powerball said early Sunday.Monday's drawing has... Read More.

More US hospitals are ending gender-affirming care for minors. How this could impact patients

Saturday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two U.S. hospitals are the latest to announce they will be ending some, or all, of their pediatric gender-affirming care services at the end of the month.Kaiser Permanente, a health care company that manages 40 hospitals across several states -- including... Read More.

Amid string of missing hikers, how can you stay safe while on the trails? An expert weighs in

Saturday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The past few months, several disappearances have occurred involving hikers setting out on multi-day excursions who are never seen again.On Wednesday, search efforts were called off for a Minnesota man, who was last heard from in late July after planning a... Read More.

Scarecrow Contest Returns to Downtown DuBois

Scarecrow Contest Returns to Downtown DuBois

Tri-County Area School Bus Safety Tips

Villanova University targeted in 2nd false active shooter report in 4 days

Former CIA Director Petraeus says Putin is ‘the obstacle to peace’ in Ukraine

Mandatory evacuation remains in effect as fire from Louisiana plant explosion continues to burn

5 shot, 1 fatally, as multiple gunmen open fire in New York City park: NYPD

California wine country wildfire surpasses 6,500 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $750 million, 10th largest drawing, for Monday

More US hospitals are ending gender-affirming care for minors. How this could impact patients

Amid string of missing hikers, how can you stay safe while on the trails? An expert weighs in

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