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100th anniversary of 19th Amendment, women’s right to vote

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, First Lady Frances Wolf made the following statement: “In 2020, there are very few excuses not to get things done. Just this year,... Read More.

Gov, Wolf cannot extend halt on evictions, foreclosures after Aug. 31

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he does not have the legal authority to extend Pennsylvania’s moratorium on evictions and foreclosures beyond Aug. 31, meaning that renters will no longer be shielded from losing their homes for failing to pay rent during... Read More.

Demonstrator shot by man at business in Bedford County

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

Johnstown, PA (AP) — Police say a demonstrator has been treated for injuries after he was hit with bird shot in an exchange of gunfire with a rural Pennsylvania man as a group marched from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., to bring awareness to to... Read More.

Clearfield man in custody after stabbing 76-year-old man

Tuesday, August 25 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A Clearfield man is in custody after police say he stabbed a 76-year-old man. 47-year-old Robert Jeffery Bailor is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted criminal homicide and aggravated assault, as well as misdemeanors for terroristic threats and simple assault. It allegedly happened... Read More.

Ed Walsh nominated as DuBois City interim mayor after Schmidt resigns

Tuesday, August 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Council Vice President Ed Walsh has been nominated as the interim mayor after Randy Schmidt recently resigned from his position. Although Schmidt wasn't at the DuBois City Council's work session last week, he sent a letter of resignation, saying that... Read More.

Water mandate and drought status after last week’s dry weather

Tuesday, August 25 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Because of dry weather last week, the Jefferson County Emergency Services director says the county is currently classified in the moderate drought status. The Brady Township Troutville Water Association is also mandating that people conserve water since the drought has depleted... Read More.

Jobless Pennsylvanians eligible for $300 a week through FEMA

Tuesday, August 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - It's been about a month since the extra $600 a week in unemployment stopped. However, now there is an extra $300 per week, a smaller amount but still something, for Pennsylvanians who are out of a job. FEMA just recently approved Pennsylvania's... Read More.

COVID-19 update from early warning system, county transmission levels

Tuesday, August 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is starting to release a new weekly update with data from the early warning COVID-19 monitoring system each Monday, including yesterday. Each county has continued to be monitored for how many new cases it has in comparison to its population, which... Read More.

Randy Schmidt resigns as DuBois City Mayor

Monday, August 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The mayor of the City of DuBois, Randy Schmidt, resigned from his position. Although he wasn't at the DuBois City Council's work session, he sent a letter of resignation, saying that he feels it's time to slow down and enjoy time with... Read More.

First day of school for DASD, DCC, DuBois Christian students

Monday, August 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Today's the first day of school for students at the DuBois Area School District, DuBois Central Catholic School, and DuBois Christian School! Brockway students will head back on Thursday, Aug. 27, Because of new recommendations and guidelines from the Department of Health... Read More.