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Penn Highlands employee tests positive for COVID-19, no patients or staff were exposed

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands DuBois confirmed yesterday that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19, but that person had been away from the hospital itself for multiple weeks beforehand. Penn Highlands says no patients or staff were exposed to the virus through the employee. The... Read More.

New business, Maria’s Fresh Pasta, to open in DuBois this Thursday

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A new business is coming to DuBois... a drive-through pasta restaurant! Maria's Fresh Pasta will have their soft opening in the former Bruster's building on Modway Drive this Thursday, April 16. They'll be located at 241 Midway Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 and will... Read More.

Brockway will light stadium lights tonight and tomorrow to honor students

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Tonight and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15) in Brockway from 8 until 9:30 p.m., Brockway Area School District will be burning the stadium lights for the class of 2020 and the students of Brockway School District. According to Peter... Read More.

Possible abuse of 8-year-old boy in Anita

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – Police are investigating a possible child abuse incident in Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney were called out to a home on Main Street in Anita last Wednesday, April 8, around noon to investigate possible abuse involving an 8-year-old boy. The investigation... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 24,199 confirmed cases in PA, 524 deaths

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 13, that there are 1,366 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 24,199. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported... Read More.

Martin’s grocery stores limits number of customers, makes one-way aisles

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

Carlisle, PA – Giant Eagle and Martin's grocery stores, including the Martin's in DuBois, are implementing strict social distancing practices and limiting the number of customers in stores. According to a press release, the GIANT Company announced on Friday that it will limit the number... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Nearly 23,000 confirmed cases in PA, 507 deaths

Monday, April 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 12, that there are 1,178 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 22,833. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported 13 new... Read More.

St. Marys Police warn of Mystery Shopper scam

Monday, April 13 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – Police in Saint Marys are warning of a Mystery Shopper scam that you might see in your mailbox. This specific report was from Friday, sent to a resident on Margaret Street in Saint Marys, but it's a common nationwide scam that... Read More.

Police reports: Snow railings not installed in Grampian, yard decorations stolen in Falls Creek

Monday, April 13 by wcednews

Bloom Township, PA – A 74-year-old Grampian man said that he gave an unnamed person $100 to install snow rails on his roof, but they were never installed and he lost the $100. State Police in DuBois continue to investigate the situation. Click Here to... Read More.

PA starts new unemployment benefits, claimants get extra $600 starting this week

Saturday, April 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is implementing new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The COVID-19 relief package temporarily provides an additional $600 per week, makes self-employed, independent... Read More.

Penn Highlands employee tests positive for COVID-19, no patients or staff were exposed

New business, Maria’s Fresh Pasta, to open in DuBois this Thursday

Brockway will light stadium lights tonight and tomorrow to honor students

Possible abuse of 8-year-old boy in Anita

COVID-19 Update: 24,199 confirmed cases in PA, 524 deaths

Martin’s grocery stores limits number of customers, makes one-way aisles

COVID-19 Update: Nearly 23,000 confirmed cases in PA, 507 deaths

St. Marys Police warn of Mystery Shopper scam

Police reports: Snow railings not installed in Grampian, yard decorations stolen in Falls Creek

PA starts new unemployment benefits, claimants get extra $600 starting this week

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