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House Republicans mount another effort to remove disaster declaration

Thursday, July 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The Republican-controlled Legislature is mounting another effort to strip some emergency disaster powers from Gov. Tom Wolf in the latest partisan fight over how the Democrat has handled the coronavirus pandemic in Pennsylvania. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed two... Read More.

Brockway School approves flexible reopening plan with cyber options

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District approved a flexible reopening plan that provides options for families as well as allows for changes in the state's response to the pandemic. The district plans to reopen August 27 with in-person instruction. However, additional safety guidelines will... Read More.

Free boxes of free produce available for senior citizens

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA — The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging has partnered with Farm to Table Buy Local (farmtotablepa.com) and “Who Cooks for You Farm” (www.whocooksforyoufarm.com), two regional organizations that participate with the USDA Farm to Families Food Box program. This grant-funded program... Read More.

Anne S. Thacik charity auction will be held virtually this year

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging’s 25th Annual Anne S. Thacik Charity Auction will be held virtually on Thursday, Oct. 15 this year. You will be able to view all the auction items and bid online from the comfort of your home.... Read More.

Tax Day: Today is last day to file your taxes

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The Department of Revenue is reminding Pennsylvanians the deadline to file 2019 personal income tax returns is Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The filing deadline was extended 90 days this year to provide relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. "With the tax filing... Read More.

Items stolen from campsite at Twin Lakes campground, Elk County

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA – Someone stole multiple items from a campsite in Elk County. The items belong to a 63-year-old Wilcox man and had been left unattended at campsite 39 at Twin Lakes campground. Police don't give details about what was stolen, but they say the... Read More.

Fatal motorcycle crash claims 57-year-old DuBois woman’s life

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Pine Township, PA – One woman is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash in Clearfield County late last week. According to State Police in Clearfield, 53-year-old Michael Solida from DuBois had been riding his motorcycle with his passenger, 57-year-old Linda Solida. They had been riding south... Read More.

Lion Club donates disinfectant fogger to ambulance, fire companies

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Lions Clubs of District 14-J recently served the community by providing disinfectant foggers to sixteen ambulance/fire and rescue companies within our District (Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Indiana, Jefferson counties). According to Immediate Past District Governor Linda Lupro, member of the DuBois... Read More.

Wolf admin warns of dangers of not protecting against COVID-19

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating the pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in the spring to mitigate COVID-19, urging residents to stop the cycle by wearing a mask and... Read More.

Liquor Control Enforcement issue 77 warnings in PA for COVID-19 regulations

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although police have been checking at bars and restaurants to make sure that they're following COVID-19 regulations, they've only issued warnings so far, no actual citations. State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited thousands of liquor establishments over the past week to... Read More.