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Man arrested for November armed robbery in St. Marys

Monday, June 22 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – Saint Marys Police have arrested the man who they say was involved in the armed robbery of a grocery store 7 months ago. Adam Ross Curci allegedly robbed Johnson Grocery Store in Saint Marys, Elk County, on Nov. 27, 2019. He's being... Read More.

Sand dumped in log skidder’s oil port in Elk County

Monday, June 22 by wcednews

Spring Creek Township, PA – A log skidder in Elk County was vandalized recently. Police were called to investigate on Saturday when it was discovered that sand had been dumped into the oil fill port in the engine. The owner of the piece of equipment, a... Read More.

Senior centers will open at slower pace, but guidelines in place

Monday, June 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Because senior citizens are particularly at higher risk for having complications from COVID-19, Area Agencies on Aging and adult day centers have been slower to reopen than other buildings. If you know of a senior citizen who needs some help, you can... Read More.

Relatives as Parents Program for people caring for related children

Monday, June 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Do you find yourself taking care of a child you're related to, but who is not your own son or daughter? There is a support group of people who know our situation and how tough it can be sometimes. It's called the Relatives... Read More.

$157.5 million in funding to help PA schools reopen safely, sanitize

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania is offering $157.5 million in funding to help school in our state be able to reopen safely, meet the necessary safety standards, and sanitize their classrooms and buildings. Governor Tom Wolf announced that The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within... Read More.

PA hunting licenses go on sale June 22

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With expanded Sunday hunting for big game and an archery deer season that reaches deeper than ever into the whitetail rut, 2020 is sure to be a historic year for hunting in Pennsylvania. And seizing those opportunities is only a license purchase... Read More.

Unemployment rate in PA drops to 13.1% but remains high

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for May 2020. The May unemployment and jobs surveys collected data that referenced the week from May 10 – 16 prior to many counties moving to the yellow phase... Read More.

PA distributes fifth shipment of drug to help treat COVID-19 patients in hospitals

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health distributed the fifth shipment of the investigational antiviral medication, remdesivir, to treat patients in the hospital with COVID-19. Today, 4,788 doses of medication were sent to 82 hospitals. The federal government distributed the shipment to the department on... Read More.

12 more counties will move to green phase on June 26

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - 12 more counties will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26. These counties include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and Susquehanna. Philadelphia County met the... Read More.

Clearfield County Fair canceled for 2020

Friday, June 19 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The 160th Clearfield County Fair that was originally scheduled for Aug. 2 through 8 has now officially been canceled because of COVID-19 safety concerns and regulations. The Fair and Park Board released a statement, saying they know it's disappointing but they cannot... Read More.

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Man arrested for November armed robbery in St. Marys

Sand dumped in log skidder’s oil port in Elk County

Senior centers will open at slower pace, but guidelines in place

$157.5 million in funding to help PA schools reopen safely, sanitize

PA hunting licenses go on sale June 22

Unemployment rate in PA drops to 13.1% but remains high

PA distributes fifth shipment of drug to help treat COVID-19 patients in hospitals

12 more counties will move to green phase on June 26

Clearfield County Fair canceled for 2020

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