State News

PA schools get $8m in Safe Schools Targeted grants

Monday, January 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - $8 million is being granted to a total of 303 education agencies throughout Pennsylvania with Safe Schools Targeted grants, meant to increase school safety by purchasing equipment, enacting new programs, and hiring security personnel and school resource officers. This includes $25,000 for... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate falls to 5.4 percent in December

Saturday, January 22 by wcednews

Commonwealth continues to regain lost jobs, bounce back from pandemic Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for December 2021. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 5.4 percent... Read More.

$2m in grants to boost sales, production, quality of PA beer, cider, wine

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited proposals for up to $2 million in funding for projects to increase sales, quality and production of Pennsylvania wine, beer and cider. The Department of Agriculture's Wine Marketing and Research Board and Malt and Brewed Beverage Board... Read More.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy accepts applications for first-ever cadet class

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its first-ever cadet class in July 2022. The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility while... Read More.

DuBois receives $57.5m loan, $4.4m grant for wastewater treatment

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The City of DuBois will receive state funding for one of 15 projects statewide that improves water quality. It's part of Governor Tom Wolf's commitment to a Lead-Free PA. It invests a total of $168 million for 15 drinking water, wastewater, and... Read More.

Tax form for Pennsylvanians who claimed unemployment in 2021

Wednesday, January 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier reminded Pennsylvanians who claimed unemployment benefits in 2021 to monitor their mailboxes and unemployment system notifications for the 1099 form they will need to properly file their 2021 taxes. "With the arrival of... Read More.

Slow-moving “superload” scheduled to travel PA roads this week

Monday, January 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists that starting late tomorrow, January 17, a superload being transported from West Milton, New York to Wampum, Pennsylvania is expected travel through portions of Forest, Clarion, and Venango counties. It is part of a... Read More.

Camp Cadet applications available for kids ages 13-15

Monday, January 17 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, Camp Cadet Program will be held at Clarion University, July 24th thru July 29th, 2022. The camp is for boys and girls, 13 to 15 years of age, from Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean... Read More.

Wolf Administration Provides Update On Anticipated Winter Storm

Sunday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration reminded motorists to avoid travel if possible and stay safe during a winter storm that will bring heavy snow to the western half of the state and a mix of snow, sleet and rain to much of the eastern... Read More.

PennDOT adjusts, adds to planned roadway restrictions