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Dept of Health: Businesses maintain option to require individuals to wear masks

Monday, May 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Although the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health say that fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to not wear a mask indoors or outdoors in most situations now, they remind you that private businesses absolutely still have the ability to continue to... Read More.

Vaccinated shoppers no longer need masks in Walmart, some other stores

Monday, May 17 by wcednews

United States - Many large stores will allow shoppers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shop without masks. This includes that majority of Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, and Trader Joe's locations. Other stores are also allowing their shopping to go maskless as well, as... Read More.

Brockport boxer puts down gloves, publishes book

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Brockport, PA - After 20 years of competition boxing and bare-knuckle boxing, Brockport resident Chris Cella made the decision to hang up the gloves for good. In doing so he rediscovered a passion inside of him that had been manifesting since the age of... Read More.

Samaritan’s Purse looking for year-round volunteers

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA - Although the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes won't be filled for several more months, Samaritan's Purse is looking for year-round volunteers from our area. God has uniquely gifted His people to further His kingdom, and various volunteer roles are available... Read More.

Flags half-staff on Saturday for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf ordered all United States and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. A Peace... Read More.

Sandy Twp Detective Fairman gives ride-along to radio station crew

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Thank you to Sandy Township Police Department's Detective Rod Fairman for giving our news director Brittany Madera a ride-along on Wednesday! We're grateful to see up close and personal how officers respond in emergencies. Throughout the ride, Detective Fairman shared his experiences... Read More.

Philipsburg woman loses $1,500 to scam

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Chester Hill Borough, PA - A Philipsburg woman lost $1,500 to a scam when hackers told her she needed to purchase gift cards to get rid of a virus on her computers. The 49-year-old woman told State Police in Clearfield that unknown people gained access... Read More.

PA follows CDC: fully vaccinated people do not need masks

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania is following along with the new CDC recommendations, saying that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or face covering in most situations. PA's Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, however, does say that masking rules are still in effect... Read More.

New Bethlehem house fire being investigated, no injuries

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

New Bethlehem, PA – A Clarion County house fire is still being investigated. A home on Vine Street in New Bethlehem caught fire around 5:30 Thursday morning. The State Police Fire Marshal says the fire appears to have started on the outside of the home. Damage is... Read More.

Overview of four ballot questions for May 18 primary election

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – During the primary election on May 18, you'll see four ballot measures in addition to those regular seats that are up for grabs. Most notably in the ballot measures, voters will decide two constitutional amendments on the governor's emergency powers, which have been... Read More.