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PA update for Dec. 11-17: COVID-19 positivity rate at 15.8% statewide

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The percentage of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in our state last week actually dropped slightly, showing a good sign that mitigation efforts are working. The statewide positivity percentage for Dec. 11-17 was 15.8%. Dr. Rachel Levine reminds us that even though... Read More.

Man crashes into fire truck on I-80 last Wednesday, seriously injured

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

Union Township, PA - A man was seriously injured after crashing his car into a parked fire truck that had stopped to help with another accident on Interstate 80. The unnamed man from West Salem had been traveling too fast for conditions last Wednesday around... Read More.

House of Reps passes COVID-19 relief package, Thompson gives thoughts

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an additional COVID-19 relief package amounting to $900 billion. The legislation includes Congressman Thompson's bill, the Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate falls for 7th straight month, beating national average

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell for a seventh straight month in November, dipping below the national rate, as payrolls continued to rebound from pandemic-driven shutdowns. That's according to state figures released Friday. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 6.6% in November, down eight-tenths of... Read More.

Singing Santas at Prontock Beer on Monday, collecting for local food pantry

Monday, December 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Prontock Beer Distributing, Inc. & Miller Brewing Co. proudly present the Singing Santas! Please join them as they raise money and non-perishable food donations for our local food pantry. Stop by and say hi! Drop off your donation this Monday, Dec. 21 from 5-7... Read More.

DuBois Kiwanis Club diners coupon books on sale now

Monday, December 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer? DuBois Kiwanis Club Diners Club Coupon Booklets are on sale now! 26 local businesses offering coupons and you'd be helping the DuBois Kiwanis raise money for their charitable causes... most notably the student scholarships and the... Read More.

COVID-19 Update Saturday: 6,147 patients hospitalized, 1,232 in ICU

Monday, December 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 19, that there were 9,834 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 548,489. There are 6,147 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, double the peak in the spring. Of that... Read More.

Western PA police searching for man who shot police officer in McKeesport

Monday, December 21 by wcednews

McKeesport, PA (AP) — Police in western Pennsylvania are searching for a man who they say shot an officer outside a police station while handcuffed. The gunfire took place Sunday following the arrest of 22-year-old Koby Francis of McKeesport on a charge of violating a... Read More.

Brookville couple lose nearly $10,000 in fake Publisher’s Clearing House scam

Saturday, December 19 by wcednews

Pine Creek Township, PA - A Brookville couple was scammed out of nearly $10,000 by someone claiming that they had won the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes. A 67-year-old man and 62-year-old woman, both from Brookville, reported the scam to State Police in Punxsutawney on Dec.... Read More.

Pennie, state-based health insurance, deadlines are extended

Saturday, December 19 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Pennie - Pennsylvania's NEW health insurance marketplace - has extended its Open Enrollment deadline. If you still need to enroll in health insurance for 2021, you have the opportunity to do so now. There are two enrollment deadlines: For health coverage starting January 1,... Read More.

PA update for Dec. 11-17: COVID-19 positivity rate at 15.8% statewide

Man crashes into fire truck on I-80 last Wednesday, seriously injured

House of Reps passes COVID-19 relief package, Thompson gives thoughts

PA’s unemployment rate falls for 7th straight month, beating national average

Singing Santas at Prontock Beer on Monday, collecting for local food pantry

DuBois Kiwanis Club diners coupon books on sale now

COVID-19 Update Saturday: 6,147 patients hospitalized, 1,232 in ICU

Western PA police searching for man who shot police officer in McKeesport

Brookville couple lose nearly $10,000 in fake Publisher’s Clearing House scam

Pennie, state-based health insurance, deadlines are extended

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