State News

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.

Philly group plans to open nation’s first supervised injection site

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — A nonprofit group in Philadelphia is detailing plans to open the nation's first medically supervised injection site next week to combat overdose deaths, despite outrage from some neighbors. The Wednesday announcement by former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and others comes after... Read More.

Viral video shows PA family nearly hit by train during photo session

Wednesday, February 26 by wcednews

Greencastle, PA – A viral video of a Pennsylvania family nearly getting struck by an oncoming train during a photo shoot is serving as a harsh reminder of why you should stay off the tracks. The video, captured by Virtual Railfan Inc, shows the photographer,... Read More.

2020 Census forms mailed by April 1; reply by mail, phone, online

Tuesday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Census happens every 10 years, and it's an important way of counting how many people live in an area so that more funding can be given to those places. Forms will be mailed out for the 2020 Census by April... Read More.

LIHEAP applications accepted until April 10 for home heating help

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you or someone you know if having trouble paying a heating bill this winter and meets certain financial guidelines, applications for the LIHEAP program are still being accepted until April 10. The minimum cash benefit that can be received is $200... Read More.

Pennsylvania clarifies that whole milk is 3.25 percent fat

Friday, February 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that Pennsylvania milk processors could seize an opportunity to rebrand whole milk, thanks to flexibility in federal milk labeling requirements. At the request of the industry, the Bureau of Food Safety issued a guidance memo clarifying... Read More.