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Shortage of Moderna vaccine in PA after many mistakenly used as first dose

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania is facing a temporary shortage of booster shots of the Moderna vaccine after providers mistakenly used them as first doses. State health officials say the error could mean more than 100,000 people will need appointments rescheduled. The second-dose shortage does not... Read More.

Vehicle restrictions on certain highways due to winter weather

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

UPDATE! RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED. Clearfield, PA – As winter weather conditions change in our area, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that restrictions are being lifted on roadways in the region as noted below: On U.S. Route 322/22 from I-99 in Centre County through... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Statewide positivity rate decrease to 8.0%

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The statewide percent-positivity went down to 8.0% from 8.6% last week. We now are seeing three counties who have a positivity rate lower than five percent. There are no counties reporting over 20 percent positivity rate. *** Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf proposes Nellie Bly Scholarship for PASSHE college students

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf wants to bet on 44,000 students to help them earn a college degree while graduating with less debt and building successful lives in Pennsylvania. The governor held a press conference to discuss how his historic Nellie Bly Scholarship Program... Read More.

Penfield man accused of stealing $900 worth of mail

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – A Clearfield County man faces charges after allegedly stealing nearly $900 worth of USPS mail. 26-year-old Andrew Shaffer from Penfield is accused of taking mail from a location on Haller Road in Saint Marys from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18. The stolen... Read More.