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Disaster loans available to small businesses and non-profits for COVID-19 losses

Friday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “We are incredibly grateful that the SBA recognized the urgency of this situation... Read More.

Jefferson County, municipalities across state declare disaster emergency

Thursday, March 19 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Jefferson County Commissioners have declared a disaster emergency, as has Punxsutawney Borough. Government, municipal, township, and city buildings have been closed off to the public, although employees will continue to work diligently inside. Officially declaring a disaster emergency means that government officials... Read More.

Restrictions at Penn Highlands and exception to restrictions

Wednesday, March 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands is preparing for an eventual influx of patients due to coronavirus. All Penn Highlands Healthcare inpatient and outpatient services will continue to be fully operational. However, effective immediately, Penn Highlands Healthcare is restricting visitors across all Penn Highlands hospitals in... Read More.

Interview with Dr. Sheehan, Penn Highlands COVID-19 task force

Wednesday, March 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare is restricting visitation at its five hospitals, although there are some exceptions. The new COVID-19 task force meets each morning to determine how to better prepare for the eventual possibility of hospitals getting overwhelmed with patients who are... Read More.

Lunches for students: Details on meal distribution for kids

Tuesday, March 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Despite the statewide closure of schools for the next two weeks, school district will continue to provide free lunches to kids who need them. If you have questions for your specific school, please call them. Many schools have not released exact information... Read More.

What to expect while schools are closed for two weeks

Monday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Do you have questions about what is going to happen while schools are closed for the next two weeks? The Department of Education has released some more details about what to expect. The Department of Education released additional guidance for Pennsylvania schools... Read More.

Utilities won’t be shut off due to lack of payment during COVID-19

Monday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – One thing that won't be shut down during the response to COVID-19... your utilities. Basic utilities will not be terminated due to lack of payment during the Proclamation of Disaster. On Friday, March 13, 2020, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys... Read More.

Penn Highlands restricts visitors to NICU and nursing homes

Saturday, March 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville and Penn Highlands Elk Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, both a part of Penn Highlands Healthcare, are restricting visitors, as per the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendations for long-term care facilities. This means no visitors are... Read More.

Nursing homes not allowing visitors; events canceled; Penn State classes online

Friday, March 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Many events have been canceled or postponed because of the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. Do you know of an event that is being postponed or a similar announcement? Please email [email protected] with the details. *** State College, PA – Penn State University... Read More.

Most schools in our area remain open for now