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PA SNAP recipients get extra emergency benefit payment for April

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania has expanded the amount of money SNAP (food stamp) recipients can receive, which could help them purchase more groceries at once and avoid additional trips to the store. Recipients will get a one-time benefit payment in April. The amount received... Read More.

Safety is top priority for upcoming turkey season

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The extension of cabin-fever brought on by the coronavirus blues has hunters across Pennsylvania looking forward to the start of spring turkey season. Hunting turkeys in Penn’s Woods will be different this year because of COVID-19, particularly during the youth spring turkey... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man loses $8,5000 in scam involving online girlfriend and gift cards

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police are still hard at work, responding to calls and investigating crimes, despite the pandemic. One of the most recent investigations involves a 55-year-old man who was sent fake checks by an online girlfriend, who then requested that... Read More.

Gateway Cafe, First Baptist Church, Sysco offering free lunches this Saturday

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The First Baptist Church, Sysco, and the Gateway Café in DuBois are proud to team up and serve more than 400 free bagged lunches this Saturday! These lunches are for anyone who wants one and include a delicious slow-roasted turkey and cheddar... Read More.

Bill to reopen some PA businesses passes in House and Senate, Wolf expected to veto

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A piece of legislation has that could reopen some business in PA that have closed due to coronavirus precautions has passed in both the House and the Senate. Senate Bill 613 now goes to the Governor's desk to either be signed... Read More.

No timetable for non-essential businesses to reopen in PA

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says he has not set any timetable for allowing nonessential businesses to reopen or people to leave their homes. The governor insisted Thursday that Pennsylvania has not made enough progress to “declare victory” over the coronavirus and ease... Read More.

Free meals at DuBois Salvation Army this Saturday and Monday

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Need a good meal? Friends The Salvation Army is getting meals donated by Operation BBQ Relief. They will be distributing these meals on Saturday, April 18 and Monday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. You do not need... Read More.

How to get help or report child abuse and domestic violence

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – As the Stay at Home order continues in Pennsylvania and schools remain shut down for the remainder of the academic year, kids at stuck at home... some of them in unhappy, abusive homes, unfortunately. We have a comprehensive list of phone numbers you... Read More.

Penn Highlands furloughs or lays off 600 employees

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced that 600 of its employees from the five hospitals in its system will be furloughed or laid off. In a conference press call, Chief Operating Officer Mark Norman said that reducing the staffing levels was necessary to... Read More.

Masks required for customers and employees in PA, according to new order

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Many Pennsylvania commercial buildings that serve the public will now be required to make sure customers wear masks, and deny entry to anyone who refuses. Under an order signed Wednesday by the state health secretary, employees will also have to wear... Read More.

PA SNAP recipients get extra emergency benefit payment for April

PA SNAP recipients get extra emergency benefit payment for April

Safety is top priority for upcoming turkey season

Sandy Twp Police: man loses $8,5000 in scam involving online girlfriend and gift cards

Gateway Cafe, First Baptist Church, Sysco offering free lunches this Saturday

Bill to reopen some PA businesses passes in House and Senate, Wolf expected to veto

No timetable for non-essential businesses to reopen in PA

Free meals at DuBois Salvation Army this Saturday and Monday

How to get help or report child abuse and domestic violence

Penn Highlands furloughs or lays off 600 employees

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