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Gov. Wolf urges Senate to keep cocktails-to-go in place

Wednesday, June 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Wolf issued a statement urging the Senate to pass HB 1154 cleanly and quickly so that cocktails-to-go can remain in place: “When the election is certified, and the constitutional amendments become effective, the COVID-19 disaster declaration will be terminated. Unfortunately, this... Read More.

SCI Houtzdale will begin in-person visitation on July 22

Wednesday, June 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Following the successful reintroduction of in-person inmate visitation at five Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in May and early June, the DOC Secretary John Wetzel announced that three additional facilities have finalized plans to welcome back visitors. The latest facilities to confirm... Read More.

57.5 percent of Pennsylvanians 18 and older fully vaccinated

Wednesday, June 16 by wcednews

Department Of Health: Over 11.2 Million Vaccinations To Date, 60.9% Of Entire Population Received First Dose, 57.5% Of Pennsylvanians Age 18 And Older Fully Vaccinated, PA Ranks 9th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations 453 New Cases, 512 Patients Hospitalized And 130 Patients In... Read More.

Winners of 2021 DuBois Firemen’s Parade

Tuesday, June 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Thanks to everyone who competed and was part of the 2021 DuBois Community Days Firemen's Parade on Saturday! Here are the winners. Floats - Non-Profit (Prize - Plaque) 1st Place - DuBois Area Catholic Schools 2nd Place - WPAL Fitness Center & PA Army... Read More.

Clearfield Police: woman bitten by dog, car crashes into porch, cat stuck on roof

Tuesday, June 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A woman was bitten by a dog in Clearfield, severely enough to need emergency surgery for her arm. Clearfield Borough Police also investigated a transformer fire, a cat stuck on a rooftop, and a few serious vehicle accidents, including someone who crashed... Read More.

Reward offered for football card stolen in Jefferson County

Tuesday, June 15 by wcednews

Rose Township, PA - A reward is being offered for anyone who returns a stolen football card. A 24-year-old Brookville man told State Police in Punxsutawney that he is offering a $250 reward for the return of his Joe Burrow Rookie Patch Auto Numbered football... Read More.

DMVs, PennDOT centers closed June 18 for Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas... Read More.

House of Reps introduces bills to limit influence of lobbyists

Tuesday, June 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House Representatives proposed a package of 12 bills that could establish new, more strict rules for lobbyists in Harrisburg. Authors of the bills say they would increase openness and transparency in the lobbying process, limit the influence of professional lobbyists,... Read More.

DuBois Mall prepares for First Responders Celebration June 15-19

Monday, June 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Mall is preparing for their First Responders Celebration this week! The DuBois Mall will be hosting the celebration from this Tuesday until Saturday, supporting and honoring our first responders who help keep us safe. However, as they work to set up... Read More.

Firefighters evacuated from camp fire in Clearfield County

Monday, June 14 by wcednews

Burnside Township, PA – Firefighters were told to evacuate from a fire last night in Clearfield County at a camp. It happened around 10:30 Sunday night on Chapel Campground Road in Burnside Township, near Mahaffey. Fire companies from Clearfield, Cambria, and Indiana Counties all responded to... Read More.