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PA House approves resolution requiring non-partisan election audit

Friday, November 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House of Representatives approved House Resolution 1100 to require the non-partisan Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to coordinate a risk-limiting audit of the election. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), the sponsor of the measure, issued the following statement: “Elections are the bedrock... Read More.

Thanksgiving safety tips and reminder of PA travel mitigation order for COVID-19

Friday, November 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine urged Pennsylvanians to take COVID-19 and food safety precautions as they plan Thanksgiving celebrations during the holiday. “The holidays are a time for togetherness, but this year, we must rethink what that looks like,” Secretary of... Read More.

Punxsy Groundhog Day 2021 will be held virtually, Phil will still make prediction

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA - Punxsutawney Phil will still be making his traditional prediction this upcoming Groundhog Day, but there won't be any visitors to watch the event in-person. Instead, the Groundhog Club has decided to hold the prognostication virtually on Feb. 2, 2021. The broadcast will be... Read More.

Giving Tree program asking for donations for local senior citizens

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - The Clearfield Borough Police Department and the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (CCAAA) partnered to create “Giving Trees” for area elderly and are again teaming up to spread some holiday cheer. Elderly citizens in the Clearfield area, many of... Read More.

Oh, Say, Can You Sing?: Sing-off for chance to perform at 2021 PA Farm Show

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invites singers statewide to enter “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”, a star-spangled sing-off for the chance to inspire 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show virtual viewers with their voices. Each morning, the 105th PA Farm Show will feature talented Pennsylvanians —... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Record high cases, more hospitalizations in PA

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As we hit yet another record high for the daily number of positive COVID-19 cases – 6,339 for Wednesday alone – we're also seeing more people in the hospitals. Statewide, there are 2,737 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 579 patients... Read More.

Operation Safe Holiday: Wear seat belt, don’t drive impaired, watch your speed

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With the holiday season just around the corner, while travel is not recommended in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) remind Pennsylvanians who must travel of the importance of safe... Read More.

Fire safety tips for cooler weather, Thanksgiving cooking

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As residents prepare for cooler weather and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, members of the Wolf Administration are reminding Pennsylvanians of several important fire safety tips to keep your home and family safe. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that nearly 2,400 house fires occur... Read More.

Updated mask mandate requires everyone to wear mask, indoors or outdoors

Wednesday, November 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - An updated mask mandate for Pennsylvania says everyone is required to wear a mask while away from home, indoors or outdoors. Masks are being required in all indoor facilities, even if you are physically distant from non-family members. Visitors to PA are being... Read More.

Coat Collection with Sunny 106 and Joe’s Cleaning and Alterations

Wednesday, November 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Now until Thanksgiving you can donate gently used coats of all styles/sizes to Joe’s Cleaning and Alterations on West Long Avenue in DuBois. Joe’s will clean them, patch them up in necessary, and give them to our local Salvation Army for local... Read More.