State News

DOH highlights PA’s transition toward endemic stage of COVID-19

Wednesday, March 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter provided an update on the commonwealth’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and highlighted preparations being made to continue protecting public health, as the commonwealth transitions toward the endemic stage of COVID-19. “Pennsylvania continues to address... Read More.

Horse Racing Commission launches Integrity Hotline for suspected illegal behavior

Wednesday, March 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission launched an Integrity Hotline for reporting suspected illegal or unethical behavior at Pennsylvania's six racetracks. Tips can be reported anonymously at any time by leaving a detailed message at (717) 787-1942. Commission staff will follow up to... Read More.

All Russian-made products pulled from PA liquor store shelves

Tuesday, March 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today instructed all Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores and licensee service centers to remove Russian-made products from shelves as a show of solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. Russian-made Special Order products... Read More.

Former Pittsburgh Steeler, Wilkerson, accused of fatal stabbing

Monday, February 28 by wcednews

Cleveland, PA – A former Pittsburgh Steeler is wanted on charges of allegedly fatally stabbing someone in Ohio. Former running back 55-year-old Eric Wilkerson is charged with aggravated murder in the death of 46-year-old Brian Weems III in Cleveland after an argument. Wilkerson had only played... Read More.

Punxsy Liquor Enforcement Officer arrested for sexual assault of children

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Cambria County, PA - A Punxsutawney District Liquor Enforcement Officer is accused of sexually assaulting and raping two young girls between the ages of 6 and 8 from 2017 to 2021 in Cambria County. 40-year-old Scott Berdine from Belsano, PA, allegedly assaulted the girl at... Read More.

Low-income Pennsylvanians may be missing out on PA tax refunds of $100 or more

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — There are more than 118,000 low-income Pennsylvanians who may be missing out on state tax refunds of $100 or more, the Department of Revenue announced. These refunds totaling an estimated $30.2 million are available through the commonwealth's Tax... Read More.

Poultry owners warned to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza

Saturday, February 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity... Read More.

100,000 older adults now eligible to apply for prescription assistance

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced a new law that expands income eligibility limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) program is now in effect. Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation into law in December 2021 that allows... Read More.

DMVA receives Pillar Of Excellence award for PA VETConnect

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) received an Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for its PA VETConnect initiative. Brig. Gen. (PA) Maureen Weigl, deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs, received... Read More.

Gov. Wolf condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

Friday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf issued the following statement on the Russian attack on Ukraine: “I stand with President Biden in condemning the unprovoked and unjustified Russian military invasion of the independent country of Ukraine. This attack on a peaceful country is shocking and... Read More.

DOH highlights PA’s transition toward endemic stage of COVID-19

Horse Racing Commission launches Integrity Hotline for suspected illegal behavior

All Russian-made products pulled from PA liquor store shelves

Former Pittsburgh Steeler, Wilkerson, accused of fatal stabbing

Punxsy Liquor Enforcement Officer arrested for sexual assault of children

Low-income Pennsylvanians may be missing out on PA tax refunds of $100 or more

Poultry owners warned to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza

100,000 older adults now eligible to apply for prescription assistance

DMVA receives Pillar Of Excellence award for PA VETConnect

Gov. Wolf condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

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