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More than one million Pennsylvanians have gotten REAL ID

Monday, December 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it has issued its one millionth REAL ID product, a major milestone in its work to issue REAL ID-compliant products to customers. "I am so proud that we have reached this milestone," said PennDOT... Read More.

Drive-by parade celebrates 10-year-old Brock Roy’s last chemo

Saturday, December 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – It's a particularly special Make-A-Wish week for 10-year-old Brock Roy, as he is finally wrapping up his chemotherapy treatments. Brock was diagnosed with cancer about three years ago, and two years ago he got his one true wish from Make-A-Wish for he... Read More.

Dems ask that maskless representatives be sworn in after everyone else

Saturday, December 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) — A group of Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives wants their adamantly maskless Republican colleagues to be sworn in next month after everyone else, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The 203 state representatives will take the oath... Read More.

Pickup truck catches fire on Route 36, Eldred Township

Saturday, December 12 by wcednews

Eldred Township, PA - A pickup truck caught fire on Route 36 earlier this week, but everyone escaped safely. State Police in Marienville say 30-year-old Johnathan from Sigel had been driving his 2006 Ford F-150 south along Route 36 near Park Road in Eldred Township... Read More.

PA Farmland Preservation Program ends year with 177 farms, 14,727 acres preserved

Saturday, December 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania safeguarded 2,710 acres on 32 farms in 17 counties through the state’s nation-leading Farmland Preservation Program. In 2020, the state board, in collaboration with county boards, preserved 177 farms and 14,727 acres of farmland across the commonwealth. The director and staff... Read More.