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Eligible unemployed workers to receive extra $300 weekly as early as Sept. 14

Friday, September 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak reminds unemployment compensation claimants who apply and qualify for the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program that they will begin receiving the extra $300 weekly benefit as early as September 14, 2020. L&I announced... Read More.

Purrfect Paws adoption and donation event in DuBois this Saturday

Friday, September 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Purrfect Paws Cat Rescue in DuBois wants to help you find your new best friend! Their adoption and donation event is Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tractor Supply in DuBois. If you are not ready/able to... Read More.

Bilger’s Rocks flea market, grand opening of concession stand this Saturday

Friday, September 11 by wcednews

Grampian, PA – Bilger’s Rocks (Bilger's Rocks Road, Grampian) will be hosting their monthly Flea Market, Craft Show & Yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will be showcasing their wares. Lots of flea market items to look at... Read More.

America remembers 9/11 on 19th anniversary of attacks

Friday, September 11 by wcednews

New York (AP) — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with tributes that have been altered by coronavirus precautions and woven into the presidential campaign, drawing President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden to pay respects at the same memorial without crossing paths. In New York,... Read More.

DuBois Nursing Home reports 38 total positive COVID-19 cases

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Nursing Home is is reporting 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at their facility, both for residents and staff. In a letter posted to their website, they say they have 24 positive resident cases. One of those was just confirmed within... Read More.

Fire crews will have real house fire training in Brockway this Saturday

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Fire departments from the Tri-County Area will be participating in a house fire training Saturday outside Brockway. The fire departments will have the chance to see a house fire up close, as an old home ready for demolition will be destroyed by... Read More.

Gov. Wolf will veto bill that would allow more fans in HS sports stands

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — It appears that a bill that could have been the final chance for schools to be able to open up their stands to fans will be vetoed by Governor Tom Wolf. The governor says its unnecessary to have this bill because schools already... Read More.

Brockway School reflects on new school year, provides mental health specialist

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway School Board met Tuesday night and heard about the beginning of the school year. Student Representative Rylee Welsh told the board that students are happy to be back in school. She said that everyone is adapting to the new guidelines. Superintendent... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: shooting into ground, welfare check, noise complaints

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – The long Labor Day weekend proved to be fairly uneventful in Sandy Township, with a couple of small complaints that were mostly handled without incident. Sandy Township officers say they handled a welfare check of an elderly man in Treasure Lake... Read More.

World Suicide Prevention Day: military veterans especially at risk

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging everyone to light a candle at 8 p.m. on Sept. 10 in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. The annual observance is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. About 47,000... Read More.