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Dubois Central Catholic hopes to hold traditional graduation ceremony

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — DuBois Central Catholic School is hoping to hold a traditional graduation, with perhaps a couple of adjustments for social distancing. DCC President Gretchen Caruso says, because their Class of 2020 has just 30 students, a traditional ceremony is more feasible for them... Read More.

Bells Across Pennsylvania Day for COVID-19 workers this Sunday

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania State Mayors' Association has initiated an event entitled "Bells Across Pennsylvania Day." This statewide event will take place on this upcoming Sunday, May 3, 2020. lts threefold purpose is: To recognize and honor first responders, healthcare workers, and employees of grocery... Read More.

DuBois School District elaborates on and clarifies graduation plans

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Graduation for DuBois Area High School has tentatively been scheduled for Friday, May 29, and we'll be broadcasting it on Sunny 106 so everyone can celebrate and enjoy the ceremony safely! DuBois Area School District Superintendent Wendy Benton says they would attempt... Read More.

House Republicans fight for emergency testing, plan is blocked

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Republicans recently fought for an emergency bill to expand testing in Pennsylvania on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the plan was blocked by House Democrats, so the bill failed to proceed to the Senate. Read the full statement... Read More.

Penn Highlands could see more patients as elective surgeries now allowed

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — As the Pennsylvania Department of Health is starting to allow hospitals to schedule and perform elective surgeries and other non-emergency procedures, our Penn Highlands Healthcare system could start seeing more patients. Because hospitals statewide had been performing mostly emergency care and healthcare... Read More.

PA plans to announce Friday which parts of state can reopen first

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration plans to announce Friday which parts of Pennsylvania can begin seeing a step-by-step relaxation of coronavirus-related shutdown directives. Still, Wolf and administration officials weren't projecting Tuesday when the state will have widespread mass-testing capacity. Secretary of Health Rachel... Read More.

Bill could give firefighters and EMS $40 million in financial assistance

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) to potentially provide up to $40 million in financial assistance to Pennsylvania’s dedicated fire and emergency medical service companies was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday. “Fire departments across the Commonwealth have already... Read More.

Gardening tips for beginners from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – With everyone stuck at home, a lot of us might be thinking about starting up a home garden in our backyard for the very first time... but we need some tips. We talked with Cheryl Shenkle, coordinator of Penn State Extension... Read More.

Liddle Art Gallery holds online painting lessons on Facebook

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Jody Grumblatt, the owner of the Liddle Gallery in Clearfield, has been offering some online painting demonstrations on Facebook recently, helping us all get a little creative while we're stuck at home. We thought we'd check in for some art tips! The... Read More.

Brockway graduation scheduled for June 4 at Moonlite Drive-In

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Graduation for Brockway Area School District is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 4 at the Moonlite Drive-In in Brookville! Since it will be projected on the large screen, it'll have to be dark, so they plan on holding it around 8:45 or... Read More.