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Avoid ticks now that nicer weather is here

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With the new spring season here, Pennsylvania is reminding our residents and visitors to avoid ticks by taking precautions when spending time outdoors as the weather warms. “Spending time outdoors and participating in physical activity is a key part of living a... Read More.

DuBois Central Catholic School closed this week due to COVID-19 cases

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - DuBois Central Catholic School will be closed for today and the rest of this week due to a significant number of positive COVID-19 cases within the school. DCC Headmaster Gretchen Caruso says this will help students stop any further spread.

Power outages planned for Treasure Lake on March 31

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA - A power outage is scheduled for March 31 and will affect some residents in Treasure Lake. Penelec says their planned power outage will happen on Wednesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. until noon. The rain date is set for April 1. Areas affected... Read More.

Car drove into Valley Farm Market in Weedville after hitting gas instead of brake

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA - A car ended up inside the Valley Farm Market in Elk County when the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake, smashing through the store's wall. The 75-year-old Weedville man had been attempting to park his Chrysler Pacifica at... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Doylestown, PA - Approximately two weeks after Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the voluntary single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine would be administered to Pre-K to 12 educators and school staff, the special initiative is ahead of schedule and proven... Read More.

Rep. Thompson, PennDOT officials to talk about bridge tolls

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson met with PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian and representatives from Governor Wolf’s office to answer questions regarding PennDOT’s P3 Major Bridge Tolling Proposal. On November 12, 2020, the Pennsylvania Public-Private Partnership (P3) board approved the Major Bridge initiative,... Read More.

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will use a nearly $1 million federal grant to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students across Pennsylvania and recommend educational strategies to help students and schools move forward. “Our school communities and families... Read More.

Emporium police officer, former Reynoldsville man charged with child porn

Saturday, March 20 by wcednews

Emporium, PA - A former Reynoldsville man who had been an officer with the Emporium Borough Police has been charged with child pornography crimes. The investigation started in October 2020 when child pornography images on a chatroom were traced back to 56-year-old Volker Kiefer. Kiefer had... Read More.

PA extends personal income tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021

Saturday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The Department of Revenue announced the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2020 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns and make final 2020 income tax payments is extended to May 17, 2021. This means taxpayers will have an additional month to file from... Read More.

Vet clinic reports possible animal cruelty

Saturday, March 20 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA - Police received a report of possible animal cruelty after a pet was taken to a vet office with injuries. Lawrence Township Police say that the Herring Veterinary Office reported a dog that was brought to the facility on March 17 with... Read More.

Avoid ticks now that nicer weather is here

DuBois Central Catholic School closed this week due to COVID-19 cases

Power outages planned for Treasure Lake on March 31

Car drove into Valley Farm Market in Weedville after hitting gas instead of brake

Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Rep. Thompson, PennDOT officials to talk about bridge tolls

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

Emporium police officer, former Reynoldsville man charged with child porn

PA extends personal income tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021

Vet clinic reports possible animal cruelty

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