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Drill, saw, clothes stolen from garage in Snyder Township

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

Snyder Township, PA – Someone broke into a garage in Jefferson County and stole a drill, drill charger, saw, and a plastic tote and garbage bag filled with clothing. It happened sometime between May 22 and 24 at a white detached garage near a home... Read More.

Penn Highlands clarifies no visitors, but one support person allowed

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Hospitals remain cautious but have been able to return to providing more elective procedures. COVID-19 safety precautions are still in place at the hospital. In addition, they would like to clarify that Penn Highlands is allowing one support person per non-COVID-19 patient. This... Read More.

Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day, our fallen service members

Sunday, May 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Let’s not forget the real reason for Memorial Day… our veterans who have given their lives to protect our freedom. Memorial Day is a holiday meant to pay tribute to service members who died, their families, and their legacies. It's okay to enjoy... Read More.

Most large Memorial Day ceremonies cancelled, Treasure Lake is still scheduled

Sunday, May 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Most area cemeteries and military organizations are only holding private Memorial Day services, not open to the public. This is to prevent too many people congregating in one area. You are still allowed to visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on... Read More.

Bridge repair starts Tuesday on Route 879 near Curwensville

Sunday, May 24 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to repair a bridge along Route 879 in Pike Township, Clearfield County, is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 26. The bridge spans Anderson Creek near Curwensville and repairing it will remove the... Read More.

Nursing homes across PA face $93K in coronavirus penalties

Sunday, May 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — State health officials say civil penalties totaling more than $93,000 have been assessed against nursing care facilities in Pennsylvania amid hundreds of complaint investigations during the coronavirus pandemic. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Saturday that nursing home surveyors have conducted... Read More.

COVID-19 unemployment scams: Pennsylvanians should stay vigilant

Sunday, May 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is working closely with state and federal partners to monitor COVID-19 scams across the U.S. that are targeting unemployment benefits programs and their claimants. “Unlike some other states, Pennsylvania is... Read More.

Gov. Wolf orders US, Commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day

Saturday, May 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 25, 2020, in honor of Memorial Day. “Each Memorial Day, we recognize and honor... Read More.

PA grants additional extension for firearms licenses

Saturday, May 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits, which expired on March 19, 2020 or later, have now been extended to July 31, 2020. The previous extension was... Read More.

PA Fish and Boat: Kill any invasive Northern Snakehead fish you catch

Saturday, May 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (May 22) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is urging anglers to report and dispose of any invasive Northern Snakehead fish that may be caught in the lower Susquehanna River. This advisory follows the documented movement of 21 Northern Snakeheads past... Read More.

Drill, saw, clothes stolen from garage in Snyder Township

Drill, saw, clothes stolen from garage in Snyder Township

Penn Highlands clarifies no visitors, but one support person allowed

Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day, our fallen service members

Most large Memorial Day ceremonies cancelled, Treasure Lake is still scheduled

Bridge repair starts Tuesday on Route 879 near Curwensville

Nursing homes across PA face $93K in coronavirus penalties

COVID-19 unemployment scams: Pennsylvanians should stay vigilant

Gov. Wolf orders US, Commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day

PA grants additional extension for firearms licenses

PA Fish and Boat: Kill any invasive Northern Snakehead fish you catch

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