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House of Reps bill would ensure COVID-19 death benefits for first responders

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced legislation to ensure families of first responders receive line-of-duty death benefits in the event their loved ones die as result of COVID-19. “First responders who die as the result of COVID-19 deserve the same benefits of those... Read More.

Liquor Control Enforcement issues 44 warnings for COVID-19 compliance

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,524 licensed liquor establishments from Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 as part of its regular work to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other... Read More.

Avoiding catching easy-target trout during hot weather

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Next time you go trout fishing, avoid easy targets, like trouts that hang around the cool water at the mouths of springs or tributaries. Especially when the weather is hot and dry, trout try to seek out the closest source of cold... Read More.

Barn catches fire Sunday evening near Clearfield

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A barn caught fire near Clearfield yesterday evening, potentially due to a lightning strike. Although there is no official report yet from the fire marshal on the cause, the Pine Grove Nursery in Lawrence Township caught fire around 6 p.m. Sunday... Read More.

Penn Highlands keeps NICU families connected with NICVIEW cameras

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Imagine having a grandbaby, a new niece or nephew, or a younger sibling in the neonatal intensive care unit and not being to see them. Although you can't visit in person, Penn Highlands DuBois is making it easier to stay bonded with... Read More.

75-year-old Johnsonburg man charged for threatening to shoot man over dirt bike

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA – A Johnsonburg man is accused of threatening to shoot a man if he wouldn't stop riding his dirt bike. It happened around 6 p.m. last Wednesday, July 15, along Long Level Road in Jones Township, Elk County. 75-year-old Frederick Frank from Johnsonburg... Read More.

Amendments would limit governor’s authority during emergency declarations

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and State Senate passed a bill that would limit the governor's powers during a disaster declaration. It would have to be passed as an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constittion to become effective. *** The press release from the... Read More.

DuBois City Police: unlocked vehicles broken into overnight Friday/Saturday

Monday, July 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – On Saturday, the DuBois City Police received its first of multiple reports of vehicles being broken into overnight on Love Street. The vehicles were all unlocked overnight and multiple items were taken from the vehicles. The investigation continues. Police want to remind everyone... Read More.

Paris Healthcare Linen Services get $43,000 grant for green power system

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 12 projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) that will provide millions of dollars in funding to utilize, develop, and construct alternative energy projects in eight counties. “These programs are an essential tool in helping... Read More.

No fans in stands for pro or college sports yet

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As Pennsylvania approached 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Friday, restaurant and bar owners say they'll fight back against Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders to further limit the number of patrons they’re allowed to serve. Meanwhile, sports teams have submitted plans... Read More.

House of Reps bill would ensure COVID-19 death benefits for first responders

House of Reps bill would ensure COVID-19 death benefits for first responders

Avoiding catching easy-target trout during hot weather

Barn catches fire Sunday evening near Clearfield

Penn Highlands keeps NICU families connected with NICVIEW cameras

75-year-old Johnsonburg man charged for threatening to shoot man over dirt bike

Amendments would limit governor’s authority during emergency declarations

DuBois City Police: unlocked vehicles broken into overnight Friday/Saturday

Paris Healthcare Linen Services get $43,000 grant for green power system

No fans in stands for pro or college sports yet

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