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Help and resources available as opioid crisis continues to affect Pennsylvania

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration called for an end to the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction and highlighted the work that has been done by the administration in response to the ongoing opioid crisis. “While the COVID-19 pandemic is occurring, many Pennsylvanians continue... Read More.

Winners announced for virtual National Anthem singers for PA Farm Show

Thursday, December 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce eight winners from across the commonwealth in the fifth annual Oh Say, Can You Sing? contest. The video submissions for these eight winners will debut at 7 a.m. daily, January 9-14 on the Read More.

More vehicle restrictions on Interstate 80 during winter storm

Wednesday, December 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT has added vehicle restrictions on portions of I-80 in the north central region of Pennsylvania. Level 3 restrictions are in place for I-80, starting at I-99 from the 161/Bellefonte interchange and spreading... Read More.

More than 500 pairs of socks collected for Christ the King Manor with Socks for Seniors

Wednesday, December 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - With YOUR help, Connect FM and Christ The King Manor’s Socks for Seniors collected 500 pairs of socks for nursing home residents! That’s incredible... We tripled our previous record! Thank you to The Gourmet Kitchen in the DuBois Mall, Family Dollar in DuBois,... Read More.

Limit travel during snow storm, vehicle restrictions anticipated for Wednesday

Wednesday, December 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In preparation for a major winter storm event, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during the storm, and are anticipating that restrictions on trucks and other vehicles will... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs winter weather emergency proclamation

Wednesday, December 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency in anticipation of a major winter storm expected to bring as much as two feet of snow to parts of the commonwealth. Power outages are also a possibility, given... Read More.

DAMS: More info about DuBois Middle School temporary COVID-19 closure

Wednesday, December 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Area Middle School building will be closed for the remainder of the week (Dec. 16-18) for deep cleaning. The number of COVID-19 cases in a 14-day period has reached a level at which, according to CDC recommendations, requires a temporary... Read More.

Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging changing locations in 2021

Wednesday, December 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - With the end of 2020 approaching and the new year anticipated, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has something else to look forward to – a change in location! Currently housed at 103 North Front Street, Clearfield, the CCAAA will... Read More.

DuBois Middle School closed for deep cleaning after 6 COVID-19 cases in 14 days

Tuesday, December 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Area Middle School building will be closed for the remainder of the week (Dec. 16-18) for deep cleaning. The number of COVID-19 cases in a 14-day period has reached a level at which, according to CDC recommendations, requires a temporary... Read More.

Emergency grant for up to 100 businesses in Clearfield County

Tuesday, December 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - In light of the recent shutdown order, the Clearfield County Commissioners are pleased to offer an emergency grant to county businesses affected by the shutdown. Area dine-in restaurants, bars, gyms, fitness centers, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and other indoor recreation businesses ordered... Read More.