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PA marks 11 years since minimum wage increase to $7.25

Saturday, July 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Friday marked the 11th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s last minimum wage increase. The state’s wage floor has been stuck at $7.25 since July 24, 2009, when the federal government, not the commonwealth, raised the minimum wage. With many workers struggling to get by,... Read More.

PA Liquor Control clarifies bars must serve actual meal, not just snacks

Friday, July 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is clarifying guidance for bars and restaurants for COVID-19 regulations. Some bars had been offering very light snack menus in order to continue selling alcohol, but the LCB says alcohol can only currently be sold with a... Read More.

Silver 2004 Pontiac Grand Am stolen from Clarion Eat N Park parking lot

Friday, July 24 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – A silver 2004 Pontiac Grand Am was stolen from the parking lot of the Clarion-area Eat N Park restaurant. The vehicle, which belongs to a 20-year-old Ellwood City man, was taken around 10:30 Wednesday morning. Police are continuing to investigate. Click Here... Read More.

PennDOT offers non-binary gender option on driver licenses, ID cards

Friday, July 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is now offering driver licenses and identification cards with a gender-neutral designation for people who do not want to be identified as either male or female. The state Department of Transportation said Thursday that people can now choose that option in... Read More.

Penn State University getting record amount of donations, despite pandemic

Friday, July 24 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Even as a global pandemic and a national economic downturn unfold, Penn State’s alumni and friends have continued to support the University at unprecedented levels. President Eric Barron announced to the Board of Trustees last week that donors committed more than... Read More.

Second overnight closure of bridge near Curwensville scheduled for July 28

Friday, July 24 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Another overnight closure is scheduled to start next Tuesday, July 28 as crews continue to make repairs on a bridge along Route 879 in Pike Township, Clearfield County. The bridge spanning Anderson Creek near Curwensville will be closed from 6 p.m.... Read More.

For the Love of Sticks: painted stick booth at Brockway FFA Farmer’s Market

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Here's another great booth you'll see at the Brockway FFA Farmer's Market for the rest of this season... It's called For the Love of Sticks, walking sticks and garden decorations painted by local artist, Josh Frederick. Josh picks up sticks wherever he... Read More.

Motorcyclist fled scene of crash, left injured passenger behind

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Henderson Township, PA – Details are coming out about a motorcycle crash in Jefferson County in which the operator fled from the scene before police arrived, leaving his injured passenger behind. It happened just before noon last Saturday, July 18 on Route 119, just north... Read More.

Lebanon County sues Gov. Wolf for withholding federal coronavirus funds

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — A Pennsylvania county has filed suit to compel Gov. Tom Wolf to release $12.8 million in federal coronavirus relief funding that he withheld after county leaders defied his shutdown orders. Wolf withheld the funding from Lebanon County, where local Republican leaders voted... Read More.

20-year-old woman injured in speeding crash near Brookville

Thursday, July 23 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA – A young woman was injured in Jefferson County after losing control while speeding and striking an embankment. 20-year-old Madison McKinney from New Bethlehem had been driving along Richardsville Road at its intersection with Chamberlin Road just north of Brookville late... Read More.

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PA marks 11 years since minimum wage increase to $7.25

PA Liquor Control clarifies bars must serve actual meal, not just snacks

Silver 2004 Pontiac Grand Am stolen from Clarion Eat N Park parking lot

PennDOT offers non-binary gender option on driver licenses, ID cards

Penn State University getting record amount of donations, despite pandemic

Second overnight closure of bridge near Curwensville scheduled for July 28

For the Love of Sticks: painted stick booth at Brockway FFA Farmer’s Market

Motorcyclist fled scene of crash, left injured passenger behind

Lebanon County sues Gov. Wolf for withholding federal coronavirus funds

20-year-old woman injured in speeding crash near Brookville

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