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Punxsutawney man plead guilty to transporting obscene writing

Monday, June 20 by Louise Bennett

Punxsutawney - A Punxsutawney man pleaded guilty last week in federal court to a charge of transporting obscene writing over the internet. 69-year-old Dominic Runco knowingly sent obscene writing describing in explicit and graphic detail the sexual abuse of children to other individuals over email... Read More.

Agriculture grants available for PA military veterans

Wednesday, June 1 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg – Pennsylvania’s military veterans can receive up to $10,000 in grants to be used for farm and related business start-ups and expansion. The state’s Agriculture Secretary, Russell Redding, is inviting veterans’ services, agricultural and other organizations to apply for funding to deliver those grants... Read More.

Women’s individual figure skating event comes to a close while wrapped up in scandal

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In an event plagued by controversy, the women's singles figure skating competition will wrap up Thursday with the free skate -- and Russian skater Kamila Valieva will be last on the ice. The first skaters are scheduled to take the ice at... Read More.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva fights positive test ahead of women’s individual event

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- Russian star figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance during December's Russian Figure Skating Championships, the International Testing Agency confirmed Friday, as rumors of her positive tests swirled in reports for days. However, a decision on her competing in... Read More.

Sky Brown, Kokona Hiraki aim to become youngest individual gold medalists in Olympic history

Tuesday, August 3 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Sky Brown doesn't know a world without iPhones, Teslas or Netflix. But she does know how to skateboard -- very, very well. The 13-year-old Brit is in Tokyo this week looking to make Olympic history. If she wins the women's park competition, she... Read More.

American Caeleb Dressel sets world record in 2nd individual win at Olympics

Saturday, July 31 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Caeleb Dressel set a new world record in swimming at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Two days after setting an American record in the 100-meter freestyle, Dressel one-upped himself with a world record in winning gold in the 100-meter butterfly. Dressel broke his own world record... Read More.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition “to focus on her mental health”

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

Following "further medical evaluation," American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics "to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics announced. "Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to participate in next week’s... Read More.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition ‘to focus on her mental health’

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Following "further medical evaluation," American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics "to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics announced. "Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to... Read More.

CDC director stands firm on mask guidance, calls it an ‘individual choice’ for those vaccinated to wear one

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sticking with its guidance for now that only unvaccinated people need to wear masks to be safe, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Thursday. Asked about The Washington Post report that administration officials are... Read More.

Brockway opens Taylor Memorial Park for individual use, but no gatherings

Friday, June 5 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council spent its June meeting determining what will be allowed in Taylor Memorial Park as the area has moved into the green phase of the state's COVID-19 restrictions. The council decided to amend its May resolution banning all activity... Read More.

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