State News

PA Liquor Control Board returns $2 million in licensing fees to local communities

Saturday, March 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced the return of more than $2 million in licensing fees to 1,117 municipalities in which licensees are located. Twice a year, as required by law, the PLCB returns liquor license fees paid by PLCB-approved licensees... Read More.

Coronavirus hits eastern PA; five schools close as precaution

Friday, March 6 by wcednews

Doylestown, PA (AP) — Classes have been cancelled at five schools in an eastern Pennsylvania school district because some members of its school community were exposed to a confirmed case of the new coronavirus. Central Bucks School District Superintendent John Kopicki said the decision to... Read More.

Pennsylvania State Police relaxes policy on tattoos for troopers

Friday, March 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced today he has issued a special order that changes the department’s policy surrounding tattoos. Effective immediately, enlisted members and prospective cadets may have tattoos on their biceps and forearms; however, they... Read More.

PennDOT, PA Turnpike announce start of automated work zone speed enforcement

Thursday, March 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced that enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program begins next week. Wednesday marks the end of a 60-day pre-enforcement period that was required by Act... Read More.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month: When does fun turn into addiction?

Wednesday, March 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – When does gambling turn from a fun recreation into an addiction? Pennsylvania is spreading awareness of gambling addiction and the recovery services through the National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith was joined in Strawberry Square... Read More.

PennDOT regional student winners move on to state Innovation Challenge

Wednesday, March 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Kids in each PennDOT district in Pennsylvania will be competing in the annual Innovations Challenge! The winners from District 10 (which includes the area of Jefferson County) are from Seneca Valley School District in Butler County. For District 2, which includes Clearfield and... Read More.

PA commits $487.5 million in Liquid Fuels funding to maintain roads

Tuesday, March 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has committed $487.5 million in liquid fuels payments to help certified municipalities maintain their roads and bridges. This funding comes from taxes on oil companies in Pennsylvania, as well as the taxes that are reflected in... Read More.

No cases yet, but PA prepares for spread of coronavirus COVID-19

Monday, March 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine outlined the Wolf Administration’s steps to prepare for community spread of the coronavirus known as COVID-19, as well as what Pennsylvanians can do now. To date, no one in Pennsylvania has tested positive for COVID-19. “Since... Read More.

20,000 PA voters sign up online for mail-in ballot in first two weeks

Sunday, March 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - More than 20,000 Pennsylvania voters have already used the commonwealth’s new online application to sign up to use a mail-in or absentee ballot for the April 28 primary election. The Department of State launched the online application Feb. 11. The deadline for... Read More.

All wines and liquor 10 percent off for Leap Day in PA state stores

Saturday, February 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg – To celebrate the quadrennial holiday of Leap Day, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced that for one day only – Saturday, Feb. 29 – all wines, spirits, and accessories will be on sale for 10% off in every Fine Wine &... Read More.