State News

PA continues phased reopening with 16 more counties set to go green on June 5

Saturday, May 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With more than 80 percent of the state in some phase of reopening, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 16 additional counties will take another step forward and move to green effective 12:01 a.m., June 5. Counties include Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair,... Read More.

Roadwork starts Monday on I-80 and I-99 guide rails

Saturday, May 30 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting regional motorists that guide rail improvement work is expected to start Monday, June 1, along I-80 and I-99 in Clinton, Centre, and Clearfield counties. The project will replace end treatments and substandard guide... Read More.

Our area moves into green phase and businesses open with adjustments

Friday, May 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – We're officially in the green phase in our area, with more COVID-19-related restrictions being lifted! As our counties prepare to move to green phase, we have some clarifications on the rules and guidelines for businesses that will be reopening. The 17 counties moving... Read More.

Short-term budget passes legislature, expected to be signed by Gov. Wolf

Friday, May 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — A no-new-taxes $25.8 billion budget is before Gov. Tom Wolf after winning speedy approval in the Republican-controlled Pennsylvania Legislature. Also sent to the Democratic governor Thursday was legislation to distribute about $2.6 billion in federal coronavirus aid. Wolf is expected to sign... Read More.

Professional sports in PA can begin in yellow/green phase, without fans

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Professional sports can resume in Pennsylvania where the governor’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus is no longer in force, but without spectators. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said Wednesday that teams and competitors will be allowed to practice... Read More.

PA rep from Dauphin County tests positive, recovers from COVID-19

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A state representative from the south central/eastern portion of Pennsylvania says he tested positive for COVID-19 and has since recovered. Rep. Andrew Lewis is a Republican serving Dauphin County, which includes the Harrisburg and Hershey area. He says he was tested last Monday,... Read More.

Centre County added to list of counties for green phase this Friday

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

Centre County, PA – In addition to the 17 counties that were originally announced to move to the green phase this Friday, Centre County (which includes cities like State College and Bellefonte) has also been cleared to move into the least restrictive phase. After data... Read More.

Pennsylvania preps short-term budget amid virus uncertainty

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania state government is preparing a temporary no-new-taxes budget plan that maintains current spending levels while budget makers watch to see how badly tax collections are damaged by coronavirus-related shutdowns and whether the federal government sends more aid to states. Officials... Read More.

Today is the final day to sign up for primary election mail-in ballot

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Today is the final day to be able to sign up to vote by mail during the June 2 primary election. You do not have to vote by mail... it's just another option that is available for registered voters. A mail-in ballot is very... Read More.

Green phase guidelines for businesses