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House advances Gabler’s bill to rename Ridgway bridge in honor of veterans

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The state House on Tuesday, Sept. 1 unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) at the urging of Elk County veterans groups, the Borough of Ridgway and the Elk County Commissioners. House Bill 1954 would designate a portion of... Read More.

Fishing license reduced to $1 ($2.90 with fees) on Labor Day only

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has reduced the price of a 1-day adult resident and 1-day adult non-resident fishing license to just $1 for Labor Day! With issuing agent and transaction fees, the total price for the 1-day adult license is only... Read More.

For holiday weekend: avoid crowds, drive and boat only while sober

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As we wrap up this long holiday weekend, Pennsylvania officials remind us to avoid large crowds, wear a mask if you are in a close area with others (6 feet or less), never drive impaired, and wear a life jacket and... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 691 new cases bring total count in PA to 139,316 since beginning

Sunday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., September 6, that there are 691 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 139,316. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The number of tests administered within the... Read More.

Eligible unemployed workers to begin receiving extra $300 weekly benefit Monday, September 14

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced Pennsylvania will complete implementation of the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program ahead of schedule and begin making payments to eligible individuals on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Individuals who apply and... Read More.

Our radio stations receive $20,000 underage drinking grant from PLCB

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Liquor Control Board is awarded nearly $2.8 million in total to 84 schools, municipalities, and organizations (including us at the radio station) to help educate people about dangerous or underage drinking. Our radio station, Priority Communications, will use our $20,000 to... Read More.

Burn ban lifted in Jefferson County

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – The Burn Ban enacted at the Jefferson County Commissioners meeting on August 25, 2020 has been lifted. According to Tracy W. Zents, Director of Emergency Services for Jefferson County, a no-burn advisory was put in place on Thursday, August 20 due to... Read More.

State Police warn of lottery and Publisher’s Clearing House scams

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Elk County – State Police are warning that, although more people are aware of the signs of a scam nowadays, that lottery scams are still making the rounds in our area. Remember... if it sounds too good to be true, it probably it. If... Read More.

Elk camera livestream goes live as bugling season starts

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Elk County, PA - Each September, thousands of visitors make their way to Pennsylvania's elk country to experience for themselves the wonder of the bugling season. And while there's nothing quite like seeing a giant bull up close, or feeling your rib cage resonate as it... Read More.

Sign up to clean up litter with Pick Up Pennsylvania program

Saturday, September 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pick Up Pennsylvania, a program of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, runs from September 1 through November 30. During this time, residents are encouraged to improve their communities by picking up litter. The program supports the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, the largest volunteer-based... Read More.