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For first time in PA, deer hunters have Saturday-Sunday opening weekend

Saturday, November 28 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania’s upcoming firearms deer season will start with a bang. For the first time in the Game Commission’s history, deer hunters will have a Saturday-Sunday opening weekend. Hunters in 10 Wildlife Management Units also will have concurrent antlered/antlerless hunting throughout the 14-day firearms... Read More.

Holiday season great time to support PA’s military heroes

Saturday, November 28 by wcednews

ANNVILLE, PA - In the spirit of the holiday season, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminds Pennsylvanians that this is a great time to give to programs that support the commonwealth’s nearly 800,000 veterans, active military and their families. “As we approach the... Read More.

Shop Small Saturday: support our local businesses during a difficult year

Friday, November 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – During a time when so many of the small businesses in our area have struggled, please don't forget about them as you're doing your holiday shopping. In fact, many local shops are having special deals specifically for Shop Small Saturday! Please stop to... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs third renewal of PA COVID-19 disaster declaration

Friday, November 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Tuesday, Governor Tom Wolf signed a third renewal of his 90-day Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. The first proclamation was signed on March 6, following the announcement of the first two presumptive positive cases of... Read More.

Major: The Life of Israel McCreight – Banker, Conservationist, Indian Chief

Friday, November 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – This Saturday, Nov. 28, Tom Schott will be selling and signing copies of his new book, Major: The Life of Israel McCreight - Banker, Conservationist, Indian Chief. He says it's a great look into one of the developers of DuBois, who lived... Read More.

Meet Purrfect Paws cats available at DuBois Mall this Saturday

Friday, November 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Come out to meet the cats and kittens of Purrfect Paws Cat Rescue, SBCF that are available for adoption! They'll be at the DuBois Mall on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you're considering adopting a cat, please... Read More.

Pennsylvania starts using Wireless Emergency Alert system for COVID-19 messaging

Friday, November 27 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - If you got a notification on your phone over the holiday, warning you about COVID-19 risks... you're not alone. If you have a cell phone number registered in Pennsylvania, you likely received an alert. It's part of the national Wireless Emergency Alert system... Read More.

Thanksgiving safety tips, how to lower risk if you are visiting relatives

Thursday, November 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The CDC and Pennsylvania officials have been clear... the safest thing you can do for yourself and others is to stay at home this Thanksgiving, not travel, and not gather with anyone who is not part of your immediate family who live... Read More.

Banks, liquor stores, PennDOT centers closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Banks, liquor stores, and PennDOT driver's license and photo centers will all be closed statewide for Thanksgiving. The US mail will also not be delivered that day. Schools have all gone on Thanksgiving break for the four-day weekend, and many have decided to... Read More.

COVID-19: If you test positive, please follow through with contact tracing

Thursday, November 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Michael Huff, Director of Testing and Contact Tracing for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented an update on the commonwealth’s COVID-19 testing and contact tracing efforts, emphasizing the need to prioritize case investigations and for those who test positive to participate in... Read More.