State News

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.

State officials join those calling for PA General Assembly to use American Rescue Plan Act dollars to help seniors and the disabled

Saturday, April 23 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres joined a group of community leaders and activists recently to echo Governor Tom Wolf's call for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to use a portion of the $1.7 billion in unspent American Rescue Plan Act dollars... Read More.

Punxsy School Board Budget Update

Monday, April 18 by Marissa Rigatti

Punxsutawney, PA - The Punxsutawney Area School Board voted to display the 2022-2023 budget with no tax increase at the voting meeting last week. The vote was to display a budget, not to pass the budget, so it can still change. The budget voted... Read More.

Pennsylvania highlights National Work Zone Awareness Week

Monday, April 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) hosted an event today urging motorists to slow down and pay attention in work zones ahead of National Work Zone Awareness... Read More.

Gallagher will step down as Pitt Chancellor effective summer 2023

Saturday, April 9 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced April 7 that he intends to step down as the institution’s 18th chancellor in the summer of 2023, following nine years in office. He will remain at the University as a full-time faculty member... Read More.

50th anniversary for State Police/National Guard youth camp