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Benezette woman loses $8,300 to “son in accident” scam

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Benezette Township, PA – An Elk County woman was scammed out of more than $8,000 when someone lied and said her son had been in an accident. The 78-year-old woman from Benezette told police that someone told her on May 3 that her son had... Read More.

Gov. Wolf visits Penn State to encourage students to get vaccinated

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday visited Penn State University (PSU) to discuss COVID-19 vaccine efforts and encourage students to get vaccinated before summer break. “Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout is moving at a fast pace now that supply has increased and all Pennsylvanians over... Read More.

PA House of Reps advances many new bills, including unemployment work search

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Reps had a voting session recently and advanced a number of new bills, including making it easier to share missing persons info and also a bill to restore work search requirements for Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment compensation. Keep reading... Read More.

Rep. Borowicz proposes no sales tax on firearms and ammunition

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A state representative is proposing to eliminate sales tax and additional ATF and local taxes on firearms and ammunition. To be clear, this is only just a memo at this point... Rep. Borowicz is still only seeking out support for this legislation,... Read More.

PA will lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masks remain until 70 percent vaccinated

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf administration, in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced Tuesday that mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM. The current order requiring Pennsylvanians to wear masks will be lifted when... Read More.

Bennetts Valley Elementary closed for power outage, make-up day on May 10

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Elk County, PA - The Bennetts Valley Elementary School, which is part of the Saint Marys Area School District, is closed today due to a power outage. Students at Bennetts Valley Elementary ONLY will use Monday, May 10 as an in-person make-up day. Monday was... Read More.

National Day on Prayer this Thursday at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Millions of Americans across all 50 states will gather in spirit for a day of public prayer for the United States of America on Thursday. The theme this year is "Lord, pour out your love, life, and liberty." For more information on National... Read More.

Brockway Area High School performs Anastasia May 14-22

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Brockway Area Junior-Senior High School is heading to Paris to find a lost duchess of Russia. Brockway is staging “Anastasia,” the story of a girl who thinks she may be the Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia and the two con men who are... Read More.

Dept of Education thanks educators for an extraordinary year

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - After a year of overcoming challenges and going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is celebrating teachers across the state for their dedication to ensure every student has the tools to reach their full potential. “There... Read More.

Turkey hunters reminded to carry tags, report harvests

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Every Pennsylvania spring turkey hunter wants to attach their tag to the leg of a big gobbler, but to do so, all need to be sure they have their licenses with them while hunting. Hunters in every season must carry their valid general... Read More.

Stories tagged with: local news

Benezette woman loses $8,300 to “son in accident” scam

Gov. Wolf visits Penn State to encourage students to get vaccinated

PA House of Reps advances many new bills, including unemployment work search

Rep. Borowicz proposes no sales tax on firearms and ammunition

PA will lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masks remain until 70 percent vaccinated

Bennetts Valley Elementary closed for power outage, make-up day on May 10

National Day on Prayer this Thursday at 11 a.m.

Brockway Area High School performs Anastasia May 14-22

Dept of Education thanks educators for an extraordinary year

Turkey hunters reminded to carry tags, report harvests

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