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PA’s federal request approved for major disaster declaration for Ida

Monday, September 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that President Joe Biden approved his request to declare a major disaster in Pennsylvania following heavy rainfall, severe flash flooding, and tornadoes from Tropical Depression Ida that impacted Pennsylvania on August 31, 2021, through September 5, 2021. “Pennsylvanians... Read More.

Officials, including Congressman Thompson, attend Flight 93 Memorial

Saturday, September 11 by wcednews

Shanksville, PA - Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson on Saturday will attend the 20th annual September 11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial. Flight 93 family members and invited guests including Vice President Kamala Harris, former President George W. Bush, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland,... Read More.

Clearfield Police: woman chases chicken, man attempts to summon demon

Saturday, September 11 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Some strange incidents were investigated recently by Clearfield Borough Police. While on patrol, officers noticed a man yelling inside of his residence. Police found that he was alone inside the home. The man told police that he was attempting to summon demons.... Read More.

Republican leaders request more detailed COVID-19 data from Wolf

Saturday, September 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Republican leaders in the PA House of Representative are asking Gov. Tom Wolf to be more specific when gathering data about COVID-19, especially concerning infection and hospitalization rates for people age 18 and younger, as well as including metrics for those... Read More.

Gov. Wolf commemorates 20th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Saturday, September 11 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - On Saturday, our nation will observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Today, in honor of the lives lost on September 11, and in commemoration of 20 years of grief, remembrance and healing, Governor Tom Wolf released a... Read More.

PennDOT enhances 511PA for Penn State football travel planning

Saturday, September 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging motorists traveling to Penn State home football games this season to plan their trip using the real-time travel information available online at www.511PA.com/psf. New in 2019, 511PA includes travel information for every Read More.

Aid for Afghan Allies raises $7,000, truckload of donations

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Thank you so much to everyone who helped donate to the Aid for Afghan Allies cause, giving back to the refugees who helped our troops in Afghanistan and who are now in our country with little to nothing at all. Together as... Read More.

Treasure Lake breaks ground on veterans memorial

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA – Congratulations to Treasure Lake on the groundbreaking of the veterans memorial! Although the construction phase officially began yesterday with that groundbreaking ceremony, the project has been in the works for about two years. With donations and memorial brick purchases, they're close to... Read More.

Penn Highlands: expect delays in COVID-19 rapid test results

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Due to the increased testing demand causing the shortage of rapid test kits as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Penn Highlands Healthcare advises patients using outpatient services for COVID-19 testing may experience a delay in receiving results. This delay is... Read More.

Open auditions for Disney’s Frozen Jr. start this Sunday

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Reitz Theater Players are excited to announce open auditions for Disney’s Frozen Jr. to be held Sunday Sept. 12, Saturday Sept. 18, and Sunday Sept. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Students ages 6-18 eligible to audition. Information and registration can be... Read More.