First state strike teams in PA deployed to Bucks County hospital

First state strike teams in PA deployed to Bucks County hospital

Wednesday, January 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Overwhelmed hospitals are starting to get some extra help dealing with an increase in patients, especially patients with COVID-19 during a surge in cases. Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter announced the first state-directed healthcare strike team was deployed this weekend at... Read More.

Ohio truck driver injured in Clarion County I-80 crash

Wednesday, January 26 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA – An Ohio man was injured in Clarion County crash. The driver, 43-year-old Christopher Newland from Leesburg, OH, had been driving his Freightliner tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 near mile marker 53 in Beaver Township on Sunday morning. He tried to avoid another crash... Read More.

$17m to support PA highways with Appalachian Development Highway System

Wednesday, January 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania has been awarded $17,084,430 in federal Appalachian Development Highway System funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This includes money to help develop and maintain US 22, 322, and 219. “The Appalachian region are connected not only... Read More.

Minimum wage for commonwealth employees raised to $15 an hour

Wednesday, January 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Starting Monday, all commonwealth employees will make at least a minimum wage of $15 per hour. This only applies to any employee directly under the governor's jurisdiction. Then starting in July, Wolf says the $15 minimum wage will affect organizations receiving... Read More.

Fire destroys home in Clearfield County Sunday night

Tuesday, January 25 by wcednews

Ferguson Township, PA - A home was destroyed by fire in Clearfield County, leaving the family without a home. Fire crews say they arrived on scene around 6:10 Sunday evening to a structure fire along Ross Road in Ferguson Township, near Lumber City between Grampian... Read More.

Big Run woman loses $600 to gift card scam

Tuesday, January 25 by wcednews

Big Run, PA - A Big Run woman lost $600 in gift cards to a scam artist who she believed was a TicketMaster customer service representative. The victim, a 29-year-old woman from Big Run, told police that she had been attempting to get a refund... Read More.

PA Department Of Corrections suspends in-person visitation

Tuesday, January 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Acting Secretary George Little announced that the department is suspending in-person visitation at all state correctional institutions from Jan. 27 through Feb. 28, 2022. The move will allow facilities to more effectively allocate staff amid a... Read More.

Catalytic converter stolen from utility truck in Clearfield County

Tuesday, January 25 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA - Someone stole a catalytic converter from a utility truck in Clearfield County. The parked/unlicensed 1997 Ford F450 had been parked along the Curwensville-Grampian Highway in Pike Township. The owner is an 84-year-old Curwensville man. The theft was reported on Jan. 22 just before... Read More.

Grant applications available for recreation and conservation projects

Tuesday, January 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that grant applications are now being accepted for recreation and conservation projects in communities across Pennsylvania. “DCNR grants have a tremendous impact in helping communities with local park acquisition and improvements,... Read More.

Our portion of I-80 under weather-related restrictions

Monday, January 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of winter weather throughout western Pennsylvania for Monday afternoon into Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning to implement vehicle restrictions on part of Interstate 80 starting at 3:00 PM. Additionally, PennDOT advises motorists to avoid unnecessary travel in... Read More.