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PA unemployment rate remained at 7.3 percent in February

Saturday, March 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for February 2021. The PA unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.3 percent in February. Pennsylvania unemployment rate is still higher than the United States rate, which was 6.2 percent... Read More.

I-80 guide rail work will resume Monday in Clearfield County

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that guide rail improvement work is expected to resume Monday, March 29, in Clearfield County. The project will replace end treatments and substandard guide rail. Work on this project will be done in... Read More.

Weedville man leads police on high-speed 3-mile chase

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

Huston Township, PA – A Weedville man reportedly led police on a high-speed 3-mile chase in Clearfield County while intoxicated. Police attempted to pull over 26-year-old Devon McClintick early in the morning, Sunday, March 14 for a routine traffic violation. However, McClintick did not stop and... Read More.

Log skidder worth $12,000 sold without owner’s permission

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

Pine Township, PA – A log skidder worth $12,000 was reportedly sold without the owner's permission near Curwensville. State Police were contacted on Feb. 12 about a Timberjack log skidder that was broken down along Gary Lynn Road in Pine Township, with two people claiming... Read More.

Insurance industry reassures Pennsylvanians COVID-19 vaccine does not impact life insurance

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman is reassuring Pennsylvanians that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will not impact their ability to purchase life insurance, or their ability to collect on a policy. In response to several concerned consumers contacting the Department, the department and the Insurance... Read More.

PA orders vaccine providers to work alongside Area Agencies on Aging

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

York, PA - The Wolf Administration discussed an amended order signed by Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, indicating that certain vaccine providers must work with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Medical Assistance Managed Care Organizations (MA MCOs) to... Read More.

Police warn of scams as homeowners start spring projects

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - As the temperatures are warming back up and people are starting new projects on their homes, police are warning you to be on the lookout for scams and con artists. Captain Wayne C Kline, Commanding Officer, Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, would... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: minor crashes, cable lines pulled down, mail stolen

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Sandy Township Police report a couple of fairly minor crashes within the township recently. They also say they helped with power cable lines that had been pulled down by a tractor-trailer on Wasson Avenue. A Kessler Road woman also put mail into... Read More.

Counterfeit $100 bills with Chinese symbols used to buy car

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – A Punxsutawney woman sold a vehicle to someone and unknowingly was paid in fake money. State Police say the 51-year-old Punxsy woman sold her 2007 Chevy Equinox to the suspect on March 10 and was paid in fake Chinese-produced $100 bills... Read More.

PA Lottery updates Cash 5 with new Quick Cash instant-win game

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Middletown, PA – The Pennsylvania Lottery announced it is revamping its longest- running jackpot game, Cash 5, by launching Cash 5 with Quick Cash. The Cash 5 with Quick Cash game is the same nightly draw game that players have always enjoyed, but now offers a... Read More.

Month: March 2021

PA unemployment rate remained at 7.3 percent in February

I-80 guide rail work will resume Monday in Clearfield County

Weedville man leads police on high-speed 3-mile chase

Log skidder worth $12,000 sold without owner’s permission

Insurance industry reassures Pennsylvanians COVID-19 vaccine does not impact life insurance

PA orders vaccine providers to work alongside Area Agencies on Aging

Police warn of scams as homeowners start spring projects

Sandy Twp Police: minor crashes, cable lines pulled down, mail stolen

Counterfeit $100 bills with Chinese symbols used to buy car

PA Lottery updates Cash 5 with new Quick Cash instant-win game

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