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COVID-19 death count in PA drops as “probable cases” are removed

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania's death toll from COVID-19 actually dropped yesterday, for some unusual and complex reasons. The death toll now sits at 1,394 confirmed deaths, which is about 200 fewer than before. That's because, earlier this week, Pennsylvania started adding “probable cases” to the... Read More.

What help is available? Check the COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – For rural residents of Pennsylvania, COVID-19 has hit businesses and farmers hard. Now the Agricultural Department has put together a resource guide, not just for farmers, but for anyone who lives in a rural community and needs to know what help... Read More.

Glenn Thompson introduces GROCER Act bill for federal tax holiday for grocery workers

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) recently introduced the Giving Retailers and Our Convenience Employees Relief Act, or GROCER Act. The bill would establish a federal tax holiday for grocery and convenience store employees from February 15 through... Read More.

Falls Creek man breaks leg in motorcycle crash with deer

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA – A Falls Creek man is recovering from his injuries after he struck a deer while riding his motorcycle earlier this week. According to State Police in DuBois, 35-year-old Michael Roush from Falls Creek had been riding his Honda Magna motorcycle along... Read More.

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Punxsutawney is receiving a nearly $2 million loan to replace part of its wastewater infrastructure. It's part of $116 million that's being invested statewide for 16 projects across 13 counties, by PENNVEST. The loan will be used to replace terracotta sanitary sewer... Read More.

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Residents of northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania are projected to be the first in the state to be released from Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, and many retail stores in those areas should be able to reopen by May 8. That's according... Read More.

DuBois Class of 2020 Adopt a Senior

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Help adopt a DuBois Class of 2020 student! The senior year for students at local schools has turned out differently than they could have ever expected. They were looking forward to prom, graduation, and all of the fun end-of-year activities with their... Read More.

Mail-in ballots allowed for June 2 primary election in PA

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvania continues mitigation efforts to fight COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. The governor also announced the Department of State has launched an awareness campaign to inform... Read More.

Republican reps react positively to plan to reopen PA, allow construction projects

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Republican Leadership team (Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny; Majority Leader Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster; Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor, R-York; Majority Whip Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre/Mifflin; Policy Committee Chairman Donna Oberlander, R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest; Caucus Chairman Marcy Toepel, R-Montgomery; Caucus Secretary Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland/Somerset;... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare senior executives voluntarily reduces their pay

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (April 22, 2020) – As part of the overall plan to stabilize the financial condition of the local healthcare system due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PHH System Senior Executive Leadership Team has voluntarily taken a reduction in their pay. This action will... Read More.