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PA reports highest number of daily COVID-19 infections in five months

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) - Pennsylvania is reporting its highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in more than five months. The Department of Health said Thursday that another 1,376 people tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. It was the second consecutive day that new... Read More.

Juvenile charged for throwing bottle at vehicle in Brookville

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A juvenile is facing charges after allegedly throwing a bottle at a vehicle in Brookville. It happened on West Main Street just before 9 p.m. Tuesday when police were called to the area for a disturbance. They found that a juvenile had thrown... Read More.

Route 879 (Anderson Creek) bridge closed overnight Friday/Saturday morning

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Curwensville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area drivers to an upcoming, temporary closure on a bridge repair project along Route 879. The bridge spans Anderson Creek near Curwensville and repairing it will improve its condition rating from “poor” to... Read More.

Register by this Saturday to hand out candy at Sandy Twp Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Want to hand out candy at the Sandy Township Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29? They need you to register by this Saturday, Oct. 10! Only “trunkers” need to register with Sandy Township... our little ghouls and goblins “treaters” can just show up... Read More.

Are you registered to vote? Deadline is Monday, Oct. 19 to register

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As the voter registration deadline approaches for the Nov. 3 presidential election, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar urged Pennsylvanians to check their voter registration status at votesPA.com. "Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote, and your registration... Read More.

DuBois Police: man with chain, child without coat, loose dog

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Concerned citizens called DuBois City Police with worries about suspicious or possibly dangerous things that were happening, but in both cases everyone had left the scene by the time officers arrived. In police reports from Oct. 5, someone called DuBois City Police... Read More.

PennDOT preparing for winter, how drivers can prepare as well

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With the winter season approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is highlighting winter-service preparations and how the public should also get ready for the season. "We've been preparing for this winter since the last one ended, and we need the public's help... Read More.

$1,750 stolen from Big Run woman’s unemployment card

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Big Run, PA – Someone stole $1,750 from a Big Run woman's unemployment money recently. The 61-year-old woman told State Police in Punxsutawney that, on Sept. 25, someone took the money off of her unemployment-issued debit card. The investigation continues. Click Here to read the online... Read More.

Reminder: Ticks and Lyme Disease still a danger in fall

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- As people continue to spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf Administration wants to remind residents of the dangers of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, and to take steps to protect themselves. “Autumn is a wonderful season to spend time outdoors and... Read More.

Gathering limits softened to allow more people at events in PA

Wednesday, October 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvanians continue to do their part by adopting healthy behaviors to combat the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine amended existing COVID-19 orders to allow for adjusted capacity to gathering limits while keeping... Read More.