State News

PennDot State Offices CLOSED Today

Monday, July 4 by Marissa Rigatti

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Driver license and photo centers will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. PennDOT says a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, are always available online through PennDot’s Driver and Vehicle... Read More.

Commonwealth Court Halts Interstate Bridge Tolls

Monday, July 4 by Marissa Rigatti

Clarion, PA -Local business and civic leaders are responding positively to last week's decision by the Commonwealth Court to halt PennDOT's idea to toll nine interstate bridges, including one on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County. Tracy Becker, Executive Director of the Clarion Area Chamber of... Read More.

All drivers license and photo centers to be closed this weekend in observance of Juneteenth

Saturday, June 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT has announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed today Saturday, June 18th through Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas, the furthest point... Read More.

Gov. Tom Wolf calling on General Assembly to support American Rescue Plan Act

Saturday, June 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Gov. Wolf and the Department of Human Services are calling on the Republican-led General Assembly to support the American Rescue Plan Act, funded by the PA Opportunity Program. If passed the program, funded with $500 million, would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvania... Read More.

Organizations in the Tri-County area to share portion of $48 million in statewide funding for housing and community development

Saturday, June 11 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Housing and community development initiatives in Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk counties will share a portion of more than $48 million in statewide funding made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program. This week, Governor Tom Wolfe named initiatives in... Read More.

Gov. Tom Wolf is asking PA legislators to pass the PA Opportunity Program

Saturday, May 14 by wcednews

READING – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf continues to press the General Assembly to pass legislation which would send checks of up to $2,000 to certain Pennsylvanians. The legislation is called the PA Opportunity Program, and it is funded by $500 million from the Federal... Read More.

Local union members employed at National Fuel Gas given authorization to strike

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY – National Fuel Gas employees in northwest Pennsylvania have given their union authorization to strike. Members of IBEW Local 2154 were recently presented with a “final offer” from the company and “voted overwhelmingly” to reject the proposed contract, according to a press... Read More.

State Rep. Mike Armanini in support of legislation to support EMS staffing challenges

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

DuBOIS – State Representative Mike Armanini recently gave his support to legislation in Harrisburg that would make permanent regulatory waivers regarding staffing on basic life support ambulances. It’s an effort to ensure emergency medical services crews can respond to calls for help. EMS crews... Read More.

71st National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 5 by Marissa Rigatti

DuBois, PA - Today is the 71st National Day of Prayer and the City of DuBois will be joining together to pray for our nation, our communities, and one another. This year’s broadcast will feature A statement of Faith by Glenn GT Thompson A Prayer for Pennsylvania... Read More.

PA Gaming Control Board: “March a record-breaking month for state gambling revenue”

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - March was a record-breaking month for gambling revenue in Pennsylvania. The PA Gaming Control Board says the third month of 2022 saw over 460-million-dollar generated from gambling - 30 million more than the previous high month. The money stemmed from several types... Read More.