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Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day this Saturday, March 26

Friday, March 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, March 26, 2022, beginning at 8 a.m. This is a statewide event open to youth anglers and their mentors in all 67... Read More.

Driver identified in fatal crash that killed two troopers, pedestrian

Thursday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The woman behind the fatal crash that killed two state troopers and a pedestrian has now been arrested on charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI and third degree murder. 21-year-old Jayana Tanae Webb allegedly was under the influence when she sped... Read More.

PA offers grant up to $25K to inspire interest in fishing and boating

Thursday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the recruitment of new participants, retention of existing participants, and reactivation of former participants... Read More.

Two PA State Police Troopers, state flags ordered to half-staff

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania state flags will be flying at half-staff after the deaths of 33-year-old State Trooper Martin F. Mack III and 29-year-old State Trooper Branden T. Sisca, who were both struck by a driver near Philadelphia. *** Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)... Read More.

PA to get $5M to support flood mitigation following Hurricane Ida

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that Pennsylvania will receive $5 million, through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to support Pennsylvania in mitigation against future damage from natural disasters. “Pennsylvania is one of the most flood-prone states in the... Read More.

PennDOT eliminates truck weight class stickers

Monday, March 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that in a continuing focus on modernization and streamlining processes as well as an added convenience to customers the use of weight class stickers has been eliminated, effective January 29, 2022. "Historically, trucks with a registered weight... Read More.

Insurance Department reclaims $15M in restitution for consumers

Friday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced the Insurance Department reclaimed $15,289,806 in 2021 for more than 41,000 consumers who had funds stolen, payments improperly processed, or other forms of restitution or credit due to them as a result of company... Read More.

New funding for Saint Marys School District to grow manufacturing

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding for Saint Marys Area School District, through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to launch a student-run program and boost awareness of available opportunities in the manufacturing industry. “This great new program will give Saint... Read More.

PA touts how older adults benefit from lottery-funded programs

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Mechanicsburg, PA – Officials from the Pennsylvania Lottery and the Department of Aging visited Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center in Cumberland County to highlight the significant impact the Lottery has on older Pennsylvanians throughout the commonwealth. Specifically, Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center received a $54,861 grant from... Read More.

Unemployment claimants can register for free credit-monitoring services

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that Pennsylvania unemployment compensation (UC) claimants will soon receive correspondence with guidance to register for free credit-monitoring to ensure the safety of their personal data. L&I announced in January... Read More.

Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day this Saturday, March 26

Driver identified in fatal crash that killed two troopers, pedestrian

PA offers grant up to $25K to inspire interest in fishing and boating

Two PA State Police Troopers, state flags ordered to half-staff

PA to get $5M to support flood mitigation following Hurricane Ida

PennDOT eliminates truck weight class stickers

Insurance Department reclaims $15M in restitution for consumers

New funding for Saint Marys School District to grow manufacturing

PA touts how older adults benefit from lottery-funded programs

Unemployment claimants can register for free credit-monitoring services

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