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Mail-in ballots allowed for June 2 primary election in PA

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvania continues mitigation efforts to fight COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. The governor also announced the Department of State has launched an awareness campaign to inform... Read More.

Republican reps react positively to plan to reopen PA, allow construction projects

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Republican Leadership team (Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny; Majority Leader Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster; Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor, R-York; Majority Whip Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre/Mifflin; Policy Committee Chairman Donna Oberlander, R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest; Caucus Chairman Marcy Toepel, R-Montgomery; Caucus Secretary Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland/Somerset;... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare senior executives voluntarily reduces their pay

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (April 22, 2020) – As part of the overall plan to stabilize the financial condition of the local healthcare system due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PHH System Senior Executive Leadership Team has voluntarily taken a reduction in their pay. This action will... Read More.

Drugs and alcohol: Risks during COVID-19 and resources for recovery

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA - Although everyone is struggling with how to deal with COVID-19 and avoid contracting the illness, the risks could be especially troublesome for people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol or are in recovery. People with substance abuse disorders... Read More.

Clearfield Police: Girl on bike struck by car, sustains moderate injuries

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A girl riding a bike in Clearfield was struck by a vehicle recently, and she was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Although Clearfield Borough Police do not name anyone involved or give the age of the girl, they say... Read More.

State Senator Joe Scarnati endorses Herm Suplizio for State Senate

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Herm Suplizio has picked up a major endorsement in his campaign for the State Senate. State Senator and Senate President Joe Scarnati (R-25) announced his endorsement of Suplizio Monday, April 20. Scarnati, who has represented the 25th District since 2000, released... Read More.

Pennsylvania’s milk supply is strong, choose PA dairy

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged Pennsylvanians to continue supporting the commonwealth’s dairy farmers by purchasing milk and other dairy products produced locally. While the Department of Agriculture continues to advocate for Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families, farmers rely on direct support from consumers... Read More.

Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is providing recommendations for Pennsylvanians receiving their stimulus checks, known as an economic impact payment, in paper check form instead of direct deposit. The payments are part of the federal CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid,... Read More.

Prayer vigil for healthcare workers at Penn Highlands DuBois tonight

Tuesday, April 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Tonight from 6:45 until 7:45 p.m., people will be parking at Penn Highlands DuBois and praying for healthcare workers during the nurses' shift change. The DuBois Light and Life Church encourages everyone to come and pray at the hospital. Please remain in your... Read More.

Pennsylvania sets May 8 as target date for easing COVID-19 restrictions

Tuesday, April 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is setting May 8 as the date he wants to begin easing some pandemic restrictions. Wolf said Monday that Pennsylvania had made sufficient progress against COVID-19 to warrant a gradual reopening of the economy. He says all 12.8 million... Read More.