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Paris Healthcare Linen Services get $43,000 grant for green power system

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 12 projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) that will provide millions of dollars in funding to utilize, develop, and construct alternative energy projects in eight counties. “These programs are an essential tool in helping... Read More.

No fans in stands for pro or college sports yet

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As Pennsylvania approached 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Friday, restaurant and bar owners say they'll fight back against Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders to further limit the number of patrons they’re allowed to serve. Meanwhile, sports teams have submitted plans... Read More.

Third expiration extension for license to carry firearms permits

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits expiring on March 19, 2020 or later are now valid through September 30, 2020. The previous extension was set to expire... Read More.

Two road work signs stolen between Rockton and DuBois

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – Two road work signs were stolen in Union Township recently. The two large orange signs, worth about $100, were stolen from Home Camp Road and Bottom Road between Rockton and DuBois. State Police in DuBois will patrol the area more frequently. The investigation... Read More.

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate at 13.0 percent in June

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for June 2020. Data collected for the June employment situation report was for the reference week of June 7 to 13. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down four-tenths of a... Read More.

Hazard pay grants now available for front-line workers in life-sustaining industries

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hazard pay is intended to keep front-line employees working in vital industry... Read More.

Olanta man arrested for waving weapon while shirtless in middle of road

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

Knox Township, PA – A Clearfield County man holding a beer and a weapon was arrested and charged with terroristic threats, among other things. On July 8, 51-year-old Robert Passmore from Olanta was seen by passersby while he was standing shirtless in the middle of... Read More.

Updated guidance to safely reopen Pennsylvania’s schools

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera jointly announced updated guidance to help Pre-K to 12 schools prepare to reopen and safely educate students for in-person learning. Each school entity will determine if classes resume... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs first two law enforcement reform bills

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The first bills passed by Pennsylvania’s Legislature in response to widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd are now law with Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature. In a news conference Tuesday in Harrisburg, Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the... Read More.

WPAL Wicked Warrior mud run will be postponed

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League, Inc (WPAL) is rescheduling the WPAL Wicked Warrior in Treasure Lake near DuBois, PA due to the recent spike in positive COVID-19 cases. Originally set for July 24th and 25th, the event is now tentatively scheduled... Read More.

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Paris Healthcare Linen Services get $43,000 grant for green power system

No fans in stands for pro or college sports yet

Third expiration extension for license to carry firearms permits

Two road work signs stolen between Rockton and DuBois

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate at 13.0 percent in June

Hazard pay grants now available for front-line workers in life-sustaining industries

Olanta man arrested for waving weapon while shirtless in middle of road

Gov. Wolf signs first two law enforcement reform bills

WPAL Wicked Warrior mud run will be postponed

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