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Bill to reopen some PA businesses passes in House and Senate, Wolf expected to veto

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A piece of legislation has that could reopen some business in PA that have closed due to coronavirus precautions has passed in both the House and the Senate. Senate Bill 613 now goes to the Governor's desk to either be signed... Read More.

No timetable for non-essential businesses to reopen in PA

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says he has not set any timetable for allowing nonessential businesses to reopen or people to leave their homes. The governor insisted Thursday that Pennsylvania has not made enough progress to “declare victory” over the coronavirus and ease... Read More.

Free meals at DuBois Salvation Army this Saturday and Monday

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Need a good meal? Friends The Salvation Army is getting meals donated by Operation BBQ Relief. They will be distributing these meals on Saturday, April 18 and Monday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. You do not need... Read More.

How to get help or report child abuse and domestic violence

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – As the Stay at Home order continues in Pennsylvania and schools remain shut down for the remainder of the academic year, kids at stuck at home... some of them in unhappy, abusive homes, unfortunately. We have a comprehensive list of phone numbers you... Read More.

Penn Highlands furloughs or lays off 600 employees

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced that 600 of its employees from the five hospitals in its system will be furloughed or laid off. In a conference press call, Chief Operating Officer Mark Norman said that reducing the staffing levels was necessary to... Read More.

Masks required for customers and employees in PA, according to new order

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Many Pennsylvania commercial buildings that serve the public will now be required to make sure customers wear masks, and deny entry to anyone who refuses. Under an order signed Wednesday by the state health secretary, employees will also have to wear... Read More.

Brockway seniors have “social distancing photo shoot” at football field

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District capped off the Be The Light Event at Varischetti Field with a social distancing photo shoot. Using the football field, the school district was able to take pictures of seniors in front of the scoreboard, which read... Read More.

DuBois Regional Airport receives $1.9 million for improvement projects

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) received an award of $1.9 million through an application for campus enhancement and improvement projects. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DoT) allocated funds to the airport to use toward plans for improvements and... Read More.

Crash in Falls Creek leaves two people with minor injuries

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Fall Creek, PA – Two people suffered minor injuries in a crash in Falls Creek on Monday. State Police in DuBois say it happened around 3:19 p.m. Monday afternoon when 27-year-old Maria Gresco from Rockton had been driving her 2018 Chevrolet Cruze on Osborne Avenue. She... Read More.

House of Reps pass bills for more transparency about COVID-19 business closures

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The state House advanced two pieces of legislation designed to keep Pennsylvania jobs competitive with neighboring states during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering local governments and their constituents some flexibility during the pandemic. State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria)... Read More.