State News

No statewide mandate for masks in schools, PA encourages vaccination

Monday, August 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Schools districts will be able to make their own decisions about whether masks will be required this upcoming year in Pennsylvania. At a press conference on Friday while encouraging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated, Gov. Tom Wolf clarified that there will be... Read More.

DOC suspends in-person visitation for unvaccinated inmates

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary John Wetzel announced additional steps the department is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19. Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, incarcerated individuals will be assigned to housing units based on their vaccination status. Additionally,... Read More.

Shoppers can use SNAP for Martin’s or Giant online orders

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Recipients of SNAP, also known as food stamps, will now be able to use those benefits when ordering groceries online for pickup or delivery at Martin's or Gant Eagle grocery stores. The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that The GIANT Company... Read More.

Route 970 closed for bridge work tonight, early Friday

Thursday, August 5 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Be aware if you travel in the Woodland area of Clearfield County, you might need to take a detour tonight. From 6 p.m. tonight (Aug. 5) until 3 a.m. Friday, crews will have to close down Route 970 where it goes under... Read More.

Glenn O. Hawbaker will pay more than $20 million in stolen wages

Wednesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., has pleaded to and been sentenced for theft relating to violations of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the federal Davis-Bacon Act. Click Here to read the official plea. The plea includes... Read More.

Pennsylvania Lottery sets new record for sales and profit

Wednesday, August 4 by wcednews

Middletown, PA – Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced that the Lottery generated a record profit of more than $1.3 billion to benefit older Pennsylvanians during the 2020-21 fiscal year. This is the 10th consecutive year the Lottery has generated more than $1 billion for senior... Read More.

DOH sending text messages to those who didn’t get second dose

Monday, August 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson announced a new initiative to get more people fully vaccinated. Starting this week, the department will send a second dose reminder text to... Read More.

Deadline for elk-license drawing is today, July 31

Saturday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you haven’t yet submitted an application to enter Pennsylvania’s annual elk-license drawing, you need to act fast. The deadline to enter the drawing is July 31. It’s not one you want to miss. After all, drawing a tag means getting to participate... Read More.

Grants available for farmers to pay for business planning

Saturday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged farmers to apply for funding to strengthen the long-term health and vitality of Pennsylvania's farms through the 2020-2021 Farm Vitality Grant Program. One of the largest programs in Governor Tom Wolf's Pennsylvania Farm Bill, the Farm Vitality... Read More.

Clearfield County joins AG Shapiro’s drug treatment initiative

Friday, July 30 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that Clearfield County has joined the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a program launched by Attorney General Shapiro in collaboration with law enforcement that provides assistance to Pennsylvanians suffering from substance use disorders in enrolling in... Read More.