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Robotic pets provide companionship to older residents in Clearfield County

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with award-winning robotic pet manufacturer Ageless Innovation, is distributing 100 robotic Joy for All Companion Pets to those most at-risk for social isolation. CCAAA Director Kathleen Gillespie states, “The use of the therapeutic... Read More.

Penn Highlands Brookville new medical building completed

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – As part of the Penn Highlands Healthcare Master Facilities Plan (MFP) launched in 2018, Penn Highlands has announced that construction is complete and providers are now seeing patients at the Penn Highlands Brookville Medical Office Building at 88 Hospital Road, on... Read More.

$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is giving $53 million in additional financial support for child care providers, such as day care centers and preschools, that have suffered during COVID-19. These centers have taken a financial hit as not every family is ready or comfortable sending... Read More.

Trucking company in Clarion receives bad check for $4,600

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – A trucking company in Clarion accepted a check for more than $4,600 that turned out to be bad. State Police in Ridgway say that M and B Services received the check for $4,618.08 from a known 41-year-old man from Penfield in March. It... Read More.

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials say an additional 450 people statewide have tested positive for the coronavirus, with nearly half the new cases coming from the Pittsburgh area. There were 218 new infections in Allegheny County, a virus hotspot that is home to... Read More.

State reps call for weekly public update on unemployment in PA

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is no longer conducting weekly televised news conferences to update the spread of COVID-19. State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) are now calling on the state’s Department of Labor and Industry to begin... Read More.

Tips for enjoying state parks with your pup

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The weather is warm and dry, and more people are making a trip to a state park with their family and pets to enjoy the outdoors! We have some tips for keeping yourself and your dog safe and happy. The Departments of... Read More.

Monthly emergency weather siren tests start on July 6

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Beginning on Monday, July 6, 2020, the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services will be testing the emergency weather sirens in Brockway, Brookville, Summerville, Snyder Township, Punxsutawney and Sigel after the monthly fire siren and pager test. When a severe weather outbreak... Read More.

Still time to sign up for Penn State DuBois kids remote summer classes

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – There's still time to sign up your child for a fun remote summer class from Penn State DuBois! This summer Penn State DuBois Continuing and Community Education has transitioned its highly successful summer camp programming to remote delivery. Students in grades kindergarten through... Read More.

Police, LCB remind liquor establishments to require masks, follow social distancing

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The State Police and Liquor Control Board are reminding all licensed liquor establishments and their patrons to abide by social distancing and masking requirements to help slow the spread of COVID-19. As a customer, when you go to support these businesses in... Read More.

Robotic pets provide companionship to older residents in Clearfield County

Robotic pets provide companionship to older residents in Clearfield County

Penn Highlands Brookville new medical building completed

$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

Trucking company in Clarion receives bad check for $4,600

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

State reps call for weekly public update on unemployment in PA

Tips for enjoying state parks with your pup

Monthly emergency weather siren tests start on July 6

Still time to sign up for Penn State DuBois kids remote summer classes

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