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$2.2 billion in COVID-19 funds help K-12 schools improve services to students

Monday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf is dedicating $2.2 billion in federal stimulus funds to K-12 school districts and charter schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to support food programs, technological improvements and other education services. “All schools have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and... Read More.

15-year-old girl missing from Falls Creek after running away

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA - A 15-year-old girl is missing from Falls Creek after running away from home. The teen ran away from her home on Short Street in Falls Creek on Jan. 13, but the police report was issued Friday afternoon. The 15-year-old teen is described... Read More.

Clearfield County man steals $1,112 worth of items from Walmart, Ollie’s, Rural King

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - A Clearfield County man allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of items from Walmart, Rural King, and Ollies, which was later found in his backpack. Staff at the Clearfield Walmart had turned over to police a backpack and shopping bag they... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: boat scam, crash with tractor-trailer, wallet stolen at Walmart

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police got a report from a 69-year-old Treasure Lake man who had lost money after falling victim to a phone scam involving the purchase of a boat. Also within the past few days in Sandy Township, an 85-year-old... Read More.

Pennsylvania allows pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccine

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pharmacists who are licensed by the Department of State will now be able to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines without a physician's order when vaccines are available to the public. Vaccines are not widely available yet. *** Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr.... Read More.

PA assembles task force against financial exploitation of older adults

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A new task force against the financial exploitation of older adults has been assembled in Pennsylvania. In a preliminary study done about financial scams and exploitation of the elderly, it was reported that the average victim was female, around 79 years old,... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 4,980 hospitalized currently in PA, 1,013 in ICU

Saturday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As of data from this Friday, January 15, the PA Department of Health says there are currently 4,980 individuals hospitalized in Pennsylvania with COVID-19, near double the peak in the spring. Of that number, 1,013 patients are in the intensive care unit... Read More.

Brookville fire now ruled as undetermined cause, after originally ruled as arson

Friday, January 15 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - The New Year's Day fire in Brookville that was originally ruled as arson has now been re-ruled as not as arson, but still listed as starting from an undetermined cause. The fire left Nate and Cassie Davis along with their three children... Read More.

Last day for nominations for Community Cup, Small Business of Year

Friday, January 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Do you know of an outstanding business, organization, or person in our community? The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Small Business of the Year and Community Cup Awards. The DuBois Area Jaycees are also accepting nominations for the... Read More.

PA gun background checks set record number for busy 2020 fourth quarter

Friday, January 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the fourth quarter of 2020 was the busiest in the history of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS), breaking the previous record that was set in the third quarter of 2020. The department also released the number... Read More.