State News

13 more counties will move to Yellow Phase of reopening on May 15

Saturday, May 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced 13 Pennsylvania counties will move to the yellow phase of reopening at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 15. Those counties include Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland. On... Read More.

PA plans to create Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps

Thursday, May 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is reporting below 1,000 new cases of the coronavirus for the fourth straight day, the longest such streak since the daily reports of new cases first reached four figures in early April. Health Secretary Rachel Levine called the four-day dip... Read More.

77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Yellow Phase counties open in-store access

Thursday, May 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced that 77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in counties designated in the yellow phase of COVID-19 mitigation efforts will resume limited in-store public access beginning Friday, May 8, abiding by guidance for businesses... Read More.

Nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians apply for mail-in ballot for June 2 primary election

Wednesday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Nearly one million voters have applied for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. This is the first year that Pennsylvanians will be able to vote by mail-in ballot, which is similar to an absentee ballot, except for you don't... Read More.

Shooting ranges on state games lands open May 8 in yellow zones

Wednesday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced that, on Friday, May 8, it will reopen to the public its Northwest and Northcentral Region Offices, and reopen shooting ranges on state game lands in counties to be upgraded to the yellow phase in... Read More.

DCNR has plan for to reopen some state park facilities

Tuesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a phased reopening of state park and forest facilities in keeping with Governor Wolf’s direction to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: More than 50,000 confirmed cases statewide, 2,458 deaths

Tuesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 4, that there are 825 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 50,092. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The department reported 14 new deaths,... Read More.

Pennsylvania State Police honors fallen troopers on PSP’s 115th anniversary

Monday, May 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) was established by Governor Samuel Pennypacker on May 2, 1905, becoming the first uniformed police agency of its kind in the United States. Traditionally, the department pauses each year on May 2 to remember troopers who... Read More.

Local churches ring bells to honor those fighting COVID-19

Monday, May 4 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Yesterday throughout Pennsylvania, people and churches were encouraged to ring bells for three minutes at 7 p.m. to honor all of those who are fighting COVID-19, whether in the healthcare field, in government, or as businesses that are working to resume... Read More.

24 counties begin to reopen in PA, including our area

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Balancing economic benefits and public health risks, Governor Tom Wolf announced on Friday the reopening of 24 counties in the northwest and north-central regions of the state, moving them from red to yellow beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 8. “Over the... Read More.