With 6.6 million vaccinations so far, 40.1% of PA has at least first dose; state ranks 10th in USA

With 6.6 million vaccinations so far, 40.1% of PA has at least first dose; state ranks 10th in USA

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - The PA Department Of Health says our state has administered more than 6.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date. About 40.1 percent of the Pennsylvania population has received at least their first dose of a vaccine. Pennsylvania is now ranked 10th among all 50... Read More.

Regional vaccination clinic in State College switches to Moderna

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Centre County, PA - In nearby Centre County, the Regional Vaccination Clinic at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College will switch to using the two-dose Moderna vaccine after the CDC and FDA recommended a pause for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. If you are... Read More.

PFBC proposes new trout/ice fishing regs, encourages boating safety

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) began its quarterly business meeting by encouraging anglers and boaters to enjoy the water safely this spring and summer. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of anglers currently participating in the spring trout season,... Read More.

Clearfield Police: mother mixes infant’s formula with vodka, woman fired but shows up for work

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police were recently sent to investigate a poisoning after a mother said she accidentally mixed her baby's formula with vodka. Officers were dispatched to a home in the 600 block of Dorey Street for the poisoning. They found that the... Read More.

Sandy Twp: child smashing apartment, suspicious vehicles, argument at car dealership

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police investigated several suspicious vehicles over the past few days, including someone who have pulled into the wrong driveway, another three vehicles that were doing donuts in a field behind a house, and a suspiciously parked vehicle in... Read More.

Brockway School District sets lunch prices, buys new smart boards

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Brockway School District has set breakfast and lunch prices for the next school year. Brockway continued its contract with Nutrition Inc. Breakfast will cost $1 with a reduced price of 25 cents, and lunch will be $1.50 at the elementary, $2... Read More.

Pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers to pause administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine until at least April 20 following the recommendation out of an abundance of caution in a joint release from the... Read More.

Contact on Connect FM: chambers, tourism groups talk about thriving businesses

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Tune in this Thursday, April 15 for Contact on Connect FM as we hear how small businesses are weathering, surviving, and sometimes even thriving during a pandemic. We'll hear from DuBois Chamber of Commerce, Downtown DuBois Inc, Brookville Chamber of Commerce, Visit... Read More.

Starting today, all adults in PA eligible for scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Tuesday, April 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that effective Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID -19 vaccine. “We need to maintain acceleration of the vaccine rollout, especially as case... Read More.

76-year-old man killed in accidental house fire in Clarion County

Tuesday, April 13 by wcednews

Clarion County, PA – One man was killed in an accidental house fire in Clarion County. State Police say fire crews were called out around 5:30 early Sunday morning to a home along Buckhorn Road in Elk Township, Clarion County (near Shippenville). One of the residents,... Read More.