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CCAAA says “thank you” for National volunteer Week

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A heartfelt “thank you” goes out to all volunteers at the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, as they celebrate “National Volunteer Week” from April 19 to April 25, 2020. National Volunteer Week, started by George W Bush, Sr. was to... Read More.

Clearfield Police Reports: fake urine samples, man angry about mask

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police handled two separate calls about women who were providing fake urine samples for mandatory drug tests. They also were called to a business on River Road for reports of a man who was refusing to wear a mask... Read More.

Online portal for donations of critical medical supplies launches

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration announced the launch of an online portal for individuals, corporations or community organizations to inform the commonwealth of critical medical supplies available for donation during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We've received a lot of inquiries from people and businesses... Read More.

COVID-19 death count in PA drops as “probable cases” are removed

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania's death toll from COVID-19 actually dropped yesterday, for some unusual and complex reasons. The death toll now sits at 1,394 confirmed deaths, which is about 200 fewer than before. That's because, earlier this week, Pennsylvania started adding “probable cases” to the... Read More.

What help is available? Check the COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – For rural residents of Pennsylvania, COVID-19 has hit businesses and farmers hard. Now the Agricultural Department has put together a resource guide, not just for farmers, but for anyone who lives in a rural community and needs to know what help... Read More.

Glenn Thompson introduces GROCER Act bill for federal tax holiday for grocery workers

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) recently introduced the Giving Retailers and Our Convenience Employees Relief Act, or GROCER Act. The bill would establish a federal tax holiday for grocery and convenience store employees from February 15 through... Read More.

Falls Creek man breaks leg in motorcycle crash with deer

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA – A Falls Creek man is recovering from his injuries after he struck a deer while riding his motorcycle earlier this week. According to State Police in DuBois, 35-year-old Michael Roush from Falls Creek had been riding his Honda Magna motorcycle along... Read More.

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Punxsutawney is receiving a nearly $2 million loan to replace part of its wastewater infrastructure. It's part of $116 million that's being invested statewide for 16 projects across 13 counties, by PENNVEST. The loan will be used to replace terracotta sanitary sewer... Read More.

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Residents of northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania are projected to be the first in the state to be released from Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, and many retail stores in those areas should be able to reopen by May 8. That's according... Read More.

DuBois Class of 2020 Adopt a Senior

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Help adopt a DuBois Class of 2020 student! The senior year for students at local schools has turned out differently than they could have ever expected. They were looking forward to prom, graduation, and all of the fun end-of-year activities with their... Read More.

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CCAAA says “thank you” for National volunteer Week

Clearfield Police Reports: fake urine samples, man angry about mask

Online portal for donations of critical medical supplies launches

COVID-19 death count in PA drops as “probable cases” are removed

What help is available? Check the COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Glenn Thompson introduces GROCER Act bill for federal tax holiday for grocery workers

Falls Creek man breaks leg in motorcycle crash with deer

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

DuBois Class of 2020 Adopt a Senior

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