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Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg. PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor has opened criminal investigations into several nursing homes amid a coronavirus outbreak that has killed 2,600 nursing home residents. Nursing home deaths account for more than two-thirds of the state's death toll. The attorney general’s office isn't saying... Read More.

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Responding to published reports and finally released data regarding COVID-19 deaths occurring among Pennsylvanians living in the state’s nursing home facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) and... Read More.

Brockway hires new staff members, gives reminders for picking up items

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway School District is excited about their upcoming graduation ceremony, is reminding parents of how to pick up belongings at the school buildings, and has also hired several people. The Brockway School Board held a meeting virtually on Tuesday night, adding some... Read More.

Abandoned farm house in Knox destroyed in arson

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Knox Township, PA – A suspected arson destroyed an abandoned farm house in Knox Township, Jefferson County, earlier this week. The abandoned farm house caught fire late Monday night, just before midnight, at a remote location near O'Donnell Road. There were no injuries. After an investigation by... Read More.

Luthersburg baseball field concession stand and sheds vandalized

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – The Luthersburg baseball field, right behind the Brady Township Community Center, was vandalized recently. Sometime either the night of May 4 or morning of May 5, someone broke into two sheds on Community Center Drive and Shamokin Trail in Brady Township,... Read More.

One teen in viral deer abuse video receives 2 years probation, fines

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – One of the teens who recorded a viral video of themselves kicking and abusing a deer has been sentenced, although the punishment was not as harsh as initially expected. Last Wednesday, May 6, Alex Smith entered a negotiated plea of guilty... Read More.

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is attacking elected officials making plans to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders as cowards deserting the pandemic battlefield. Wolf threatened Monday to block aid to rebellious counties in an escalating political fight over his administration’s... Read More.

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Republican leaders issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s comments on reopening efforts across Pennsylvania today: “Name calling is beneath the dignity of the office of the governor. “Millions of Pennsylvanians are unemployed, millions more have children who are... Read More.

Chain saw stolen from locked shed in Burnside Township

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Burnside Township, PA - A chain saw was stolen from a Clearfield County man's shed, damaging the shed door and window in the process. Sometime either late last Thursday or early Friday, someone broke into a locked 14 by 28 foot shed on Westover Road... Read More.

Roadwork begins on Route 36 in Bell Township

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – PennDOT District 10 began a roadway improvement project, weather permitting, on Monday, May 11, on PA Route 36 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, continuing into Indiana County and Jefferson County. This work will include patching of the roadway and overlay, updates... Read More.

Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Brockway hires new staff members, gives reminders for picking up items

Abandoned farm house in Knox destroyed in arson

Luthersburg baseball field concession stand and sheds vandalized

One teen in viral deer abuse video receives 2 years probation, fines

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

Chain saw stolen from locked shed in Burnside Township

Roadwork begins on Route 36 in Bell Township

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