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Large crowd gathers at hospital for vaccine requirement protest

Monday, November 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – More than 50 people stood on the sidewalks in front of Penn Highlands DuBois on Friday afternoon, protesting the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for hospital employees. Although the vaccine requirement is a federal mandate, it is not a law that was voted on.... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.0 percent in October

Monday, November 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for October 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 6.0 percent in October. The U.S. rate also fell two-tenths of... Read More.

All adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Sunday, November 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam on Friday announced that all adults in Pennsylvania are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine booster. “Vaccine providers across Pennsylvania have supplies of the safe and effective vaccines to administer booster shots,” Beam said. “I am... Read More.

Juniata Elementary opens Imagination Boxes from First Class Children’s Foundation

Saturday, November 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Kids at DuBois Area School District's Juniata Elementary School got to open their Imagination Boxes on Friday, filled with school supplies and books and toys, donated by First Class Children's Foundation! Every single child in the Juniata Elementary building received an Imagination... Read More.

Small College World Series honored as Champion of Economic Impact

Saturday, November 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, recently announced the 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Among the winners in the Mid-Market category was the... Read More.

Paris Uniform will match donations to Salvation Army up to $25,000

Saturday, November 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (November 19, 2021) – The Salvation Army DuBois Worship and Service Center is thrilled to announce that Paris Uniform Services will match all donations during this year’s Red Kettle Campaign up to $25,000. Every donation made between November 26 and December 24 will... Read More.

Wolf signs 7 bills, including law licenses for DAs and new holidays

Saturday, November 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 416, House Bill 1107, House Bill 1120, Senate Bill 248, Senate Bill 420, Senate Bill 550, and Senate Bill 725. This includes new designated holidays for Pennsylvania, such as Persian Gulf War Veterans Day,... Read More.

Nomination period open for 2022 Female Veterans Day Celebration

Saturday, November 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Continuing the Wolf Administration’s effort to support women in the commonwealth and recognize those women who have served their country through the military, the Pennsylvania Commission for Women is seeking statewide nominations for its sixth Female Veterans Day... Read More.

Penn Highlands talks vaccine requirement, COVID-19 surge

Friday, November 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Healthcare workers will have to prove that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4, 2022, if they want to remain employed. Officials at Penn Highlands Healthcare say that, although they do encourage everyone to get vaccinated, the decision is not... Read More.

Pennsylvania students might go maskless by early December

Friday, November 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Students at DuBois Area School District might be able to go maskless starting Dec. 6, but it all depends on how it plays out legally statewide. DuBois Area School District will be following along with the statewide mask mandate until it's lifted,... Read More.