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Pickup truck catches fire near Mahaffey

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – A pickup truck caught fire while a man was driving it in Bell Township, Clearfield County. 21-year-old Douglas Bouch from Mahaffey had been driving his 1989 Ford F-150 XLT on Bethlehem Hill Road (just outside of Mahaffey) on Wednesday afternoon around... Read More.

Man arrested for stealing fishing licence, then again for breaking door

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Cooper Township, PA – A man was arrested for attempting to steal a fishing license from H&B Hardware in Cooper Township on Tuesday. 20-year-old Charles Burnett from Morrisdale was stopped before trying to leave by store employees, but claimed he was going to his car... Read More.

Restrictions to be lifted in more PA counties

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will announce that more counties can see some of his tightest pandemic restrictions lifted, as counties and lawmakers pressure him to ease his orders. In a telephone news conference Thursday with reporters, Wolf said he will make his... Read More.

Please be respectful of store workers and safety guidelines

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Maybe the one thing that Pennsylvanians do agree on right now is that the people who are continuing to stock shelves and sell necessary products in grocery stores deserve our thanks and respect. Russell Redding, PA Agriculture Secretary, says these essential workers... Read More.

State Police encouraging following COVID guidelines instead of legal action

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police have said that their goal isn't to file charges or arrest anyone for violating COVID-19 restrictions, but rather educate and encourage people to follow guidelines. However, if the situation evolves something urgent, such as an altercation or someone who... Read More.

PennDOT will use existing photos for renewing driver’s licenses

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that PennDOT will use existing photos on file for customers who renew their driver's license and identification card. "Using a customer's existing photo will help limit the number of people in our driver and photo... Read More.

AG CHAIN Act could give federal tax holiday to all essential employees in food and ag

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) introduced the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act. The bill is an extension of the previously introduced GROCER Act. The... Read More.

Pennsylvanians given protections from foreclosures and evictions through July 10

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although renters and homeowners need to continue making monthly payments in most cases to the landlords or mortgages, Pennsylvanians who find themselves in a tough housing situation due to COVID-19 and financial hardships now have some protection from foreclosure or eviction. Governor... Read More.

Smart car vandalized and Indiana license plate stolen in Jefferson County

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA - A vehicle in Jefferson County was vandalized and its license plate was stolen recently. State Police in DuBois say the 2013 Smart Car Fortwo was parked along Westville Road in Washington Township, Jefferson County, between Brockway and Falls Creek. Troopers were called... Read More.

Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg. PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor has opened criminal investigations into several nursing homes amid a coronavirus outbreak that has killed 2,600 nursing home residents. Nursing home deaths account for more than two-thirds of the state's death toll. The attorney general’s office isn't saying... Read More.

Pickup truck catches fire near Mahaffey

Pickup truck catches fire near Mahaffey

Man arrested for stealing fishing licence, then again for breaking door

Restrictions to be lifted in more PA counties

Please be respectful of store workers and safety guidelines

State Police encouraging following COVID guidelines instead of legal action

PennDOT will use existing photos for renewing driver’s licenses

AG CHAIN Act could give federal tax holiday to all essential employees in food and ag

Pennsylvanians given protections from foreclosures and evictions through July 10

Smart car vandalized and Indiana license plate stolen in Jefferson County

Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

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