Deadline looms to defuse Pennsylvania’s budget time bomb

Deadline looms to defuse Pennsylvania’s budget time bomb

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Legislature and governor are facing a deadline at the end of November to finish the state's partial budget and plug a multibillion-dollar funding hole. The budget that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf signed in May was incomplete by design. It was passed... Read More.

If you need a background check for your job, start now

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) today reminded people needing Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history background checks as a condition of employment that the December 31 deadline to obtain this clearance is approaching and strongly encouraged anyone needing this clearance... Read More.

Democratic candidate rally in DuBois this Saturday

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Democratic candidates, both local and statewide, will be coming to DuBois on Saturday for a rally and women's march. Some of those attending and speaking: Josh Shapiro - PA Attorney General, up for re-election Nina Ahmad - candidate for PA Auditor General ... Read More.

One man dead after standoff at Daisy Street apartment, Clearfield

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A man is dead after a standoff that lasted several hours from Wednesday night until Thursday morning in Clearfield. Police were hoping for a peaceful ending to the conflict and say they did everything in their power to resolve the issue before... Read More.

Brockway High School sees first COVID-19 case in district

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway School District is seeing its first confirmed case of COVID-19 at the Brockway High School. The person, who is not identified as either a student or staff member, has not been in the school building since Oct. 9. The Department of Health... Read More.

PA health officials prepare for possible fall resurgence of COVID-19

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (Oct. 14, 2020) – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine highlighted the work under way to prepare Pennsylvania for a fall resurgence in COVID-19 cases, and to make sure all Pennsylvanians are as protected as possible from both COVID-19 and influenza. “We have... Read More.

DuBois City Police: suspicious man in car, many alcohol-fueled disturbances

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois City Police had some relatively minor incidents recently, including several cases of domestic incidents that appeared to be fueled by alcohol. Also earlier this week, a woman reported a suspicious person in DuBois. The woman said every morning between 4:50 and... Read More.

Dept of Banking offers free financial merit badges for Girl Scouts

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) announced it will be partnering with Girls Scouts in the Heart of PA (GSHPA) to provide a series of educational sessions that teach core financial principles and help girl scouts pursuing a variety... Read More.

Police standoff on Daisy Street, Clearfield

Thursday, October 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Details are still limited about a standoff with police in Clearfield that started yesterday evening and lasted well into the night. An unnamed man reportedly ran from police during a traffic stop, threatened officers with a gun, and then barricaded himself in... Read More.

WPAL celebrating 5th anniversary today

Thursday, October 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois WPAL Fitness Center is celebrating their 5th anniversary today! WPAL Fitness Center is celebrating 5 years as an organization in our community and you’re invited to a Chamber After Hours. Join us between 4 and 7 p.m. today, Thursday, October 15th. Food... Read More.