local news – Page 144 – Connect FM | Local News Radio

BBB Warning: Impostor scams target COVID-19 government relief programs and vaccine efforts

Saturday, April 17 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - April 16, 2021 - Impersonation is a common tactic used by scammers who attempt to steal people’s personal information and money. Whether an impostor pretends to be a victim’s friend or family member, a well-known business or government agency, scammers capitalize on the... Read More.

$1,500 worth of damage caused to stair handrail in Elk County

Saturday, April 17 by wcednews

Fox Township, PA - An Elk County man says his hand railing outside his home was broken, causing $1,500 worth of damage. The 60-year-old Kersey man told State Police in Ridgway that the handrail to his outside stairs on Toby Road in Fox Township was... Read More.

Ferragine Spas and Pools in Ridgway destroyed by fire

Friday, April 16 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – Ferragine Spas and Pools in Ridgway caught fire earlier this week, leaving the building completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials say it caught fire late Tuesday night. Thankfully, the flames did not spread to other buildings... Read More.

DuBois School District responds to students protesting with homophobic, transphobic signs

Friday, April 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois Area School District officials are continuing to respond to the homophobic and transphobic signs that some students were seen holding last week in a public parking lot in Downtown DuBois. A handful of students held the signs for several minutes last... Read More.

Sandy Township will use new IAmResponding EMS program

Friday, April 16 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Sandy Township has approved a new emergency response system program, meant to connect EMS and fire departments so they can all be in the loop about what emergencies are happening and who all will be helping at the scene. It's called... Read More.

Second round of funding available to farmers affected by COVID-19

Friday, April 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Has your farming operation been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for producers of agricultural commodities marketed in 2020 who faced market disruptions due to COVID-19. This is round two of the program,... Read More.

DuBois Clean Up Day still looking for volunteers, April 24

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and help clean up the DuBois area! Although many teams have already committed to doing cleanup projects, they're still looking for many volunteers to help out on April 24. You can volunteer to do anything, big... Read More.

Brockway woman strikes riding lawn mower with car, sending one person to hospital

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Snyder Township, PA - A car struck a riding lawn mower in Jefferson County recently, sending one person to the hospital. State Police in DuBois say 86-year-old Pauline Orourke from Brockway had been driving her Toyota Avalon along Kearney Road in Snyder Township on April... Read More.

With 6.6 million vaccinations so far, 40.1% of PA has at least first dose; state ranks 10th in USA

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - The PA Department Of Health says our state has administered more than 6.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date. About 40.1 percent of the Pennsylvania population has received at least their first dose of a vaccine. Pennsylvania is now ranked 10th among all 50... Read More.

Regional vaccination clinic in State College switches to Moderna

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Centre County, PA - In nearby Centre County, the Regional Vaccination Clinic at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College will switch to using the two-dose Moderna vaccine after the CDC and FDA recommended a pause for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. If you are... Read More.

Stories tagged with: local news

BBB Warning: Impostor scams target COVID-19 government relief programs and vaccine efforts

$1,500 worth of damage caused to stair handrail in Elk County

Ferragine Spas and Pools in Ridgway destroyed by fire

DuBois School District responds to students protesting with homophobic, transphobic signs

Sandy Township will use new IAmResponding EMS program

Second round of funding available to farmers affected by COVID-19

DuBois Clean Up Day still looking for volunteers, April 24

Brockway woman strikes riding lawn mower with car, sending one person to hospital

With 6.6 million vaccinations so far, 40.1% of PA has at least first dose; state ranks 10th in USA

Regional vaccination clinic in State College switches to Moderna

On Air Now

Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla