PA touts how older adults benefit from lottery-funded programs

PA touts how older adults benefit from lottery-funded programs

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Mechanicsburg, PA – Officials from the Pennsylvania Lottery and the Department of Aging visited Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center in Cumberland County to highlight the significant impact the Lottery has on older Pennsylvanians throughout the commonwealth. Specifically, Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center received a $54,861 grant from... Read More.

Unemployment claimants can register for free credit-monitoring services

Thursday, March 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that Pennsylvania unemployment compensation (UC) claimants will soon receive correspondence with guidance to register for free credit-monitoring to ensure the safety of their personal data. L&I announced in January... Read More.

Man drives into Clarion Ford, attempts to steal two vehicles

Wednesday, March 16 by wcednews

Clarion, PA - A man allegedly intentionally drove through a garage door at a business in Clarion and attempted to steal two vehicles inside. State Police in clarion say that 46-year-old Michael Donahue from Strattanville drove to the Clarion Ford building on March 11. The garage... Read More.

Man injured after striking two parked cars in Sigel

Wednesday, March 16 by wcednews

Barnett Township, PA - A man struck two parked cars in a parking lot of a hotel and bar in Jefferson County after losing control on a hill. 19-year-old Cory Ross from Sigel had been driving on Route 36 in Barnett Township on March 12. He... Read More.

Speed painter Tom Varano entertains tonight at Penn State DuBois

Wednesday, March 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – All members of the community are invited to a performance by speed painting artist Tom Varano planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois. This event is free and open to the public as part... Read More.

Former Attorney General Kathleen Kane arrested for DUI

Wednesday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The former PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane was arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol in her hometown of Scranton. 55-year-old Kane was involved in a two-vehicle crash with no injuries. Formal charges are expected to be filed this... Read More.

Wolf highlights Equal Pay Day, calls for pay equity for Pennsylvanians

Wednesday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Tuesday was Equal Pay Day, a day which marks how far into the year women must work in order to be paid what men were paid in the previous calendar year. On average, women who work fulltime are paid just 83... Read More.

Brockport man loses $40,000 to wire transfer fraud

Tuesday, March 15 by wcednews

Horton Township, PA – A Brockport man lost more than $40,000 in a wire transfer fraud. The unnamed 65-year-old man reported the fraud incident of March 13 to State Police in Ridgway. He sent one wire transfer for $8,000 and another wire transfer for $32,655.65. The investigation... Read More.

Jay Township water tower struck by bullet

Tuesday, March 15 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – A water tower in Elk County was struck by a bullet, causing the water tank to leak. State Police in Ridgway were called out to the water tower on Gardner Hill Road in Jay Township on March 3 for an act... Read More.

Driver attempts to pass plow truck, loses control and hits tree

Tuesday, March 15 by wcednews

Jay Township, PA – A driver that was passing a plow truck in Elk County ended up losing control and striking a tree. 31-year-old Matthew Dunshie from Force had been driving his Chevy Trailblazer on Bennetts Valley Highway in Jay Township on March 3. He attempted... Read More.