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Church in Brockway broken into, vandalized, unique items stolen

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - A church in Brockway was broken into, vandalized, and several unique items were stolen. The First Apostles' Doctrine Church in Brockway, run by Bishop Jack Wisor, was reportedly vandalized and the church office was broken into and also vandalized on Wednesday night,... Read More.

Updated COVID-19 FAQ: Summer Recreation, Camps and Pools

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration released updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) about summer recreation, camps and pools. The original FAQs were announced on May 22 to cover summer camps and recreation. The new FAQs modify those and... Read More.

Adopt-A-Highway can resume; volunteers should practice social distancing

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced guidance for groups looking to beautify their communities as its Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) activities resume across the state, including mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand sanitizing. These activities were suspended as part of Pennsylvania's efforts... Read More.

Former foster kids now eligible for aftercare services until age 23

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that older Pennsylvania youth exiting the foster-care system will now be eligible for aftercare services until age 23 – a policy change that will offer myriad supportive services to a particularly vulnerable population of... Read More.

DuBois Spirits and Street Eats Food Truck festival cancelled for this fall

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Chamber had to make the tough choice to cancel this fall's food truck festival. A decision was recently made to cancel the 2nd Annual Spirits & Street Eats Food Truck Festival to be held on Saturday, October 3rd at Sandy... Read More.

Free Medical Clinic golf outing registration due by today

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois will host the 8th Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, July 19, at the Silver Woods Golf Course in Treasure Lake. $100 per person or $350 per team of four. Includes all green fees, golf cart, dinner,... Read More.

“Support police” yard signs vandalized in Clearfield

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Someone stole "support your local police" signs in Clearfield, spray painted them with the letters ACAB and BLM instead, and hid them in the grandstands at the Clearfield Fairgrounds. Officers in Clearfield also kept busy over the past couple of days with... Read More.

$50 million in grants for fire, rescue and EMS companies affected by COVID-19

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego announced that the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) opened registration on July 6 for state grants aimed at providing direct financial relief to fire, rescue and emergency medical service (EMS) companies negatively impacted by the... Read More.

$10 million in grants for low-to-moderate income area grocery stores, food markets

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that $10 million is now available for Pennsylvania businesses that have worked to maintain access to fresh, healthy food throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pennsylvania’s food retailers stepped up to the plate to protect those putting food on the... Read More.

PA extends halt on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is extending a statewide moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31, saying renters need more breathing room in the midst of the pandemic. The moratorium had been set to lapse Friday. The Wolf administration has been facing growing... Read More.

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Church in Brockway broken into, vandalized, unique items stolen

Updated COVID-19 FAQ: Summer Recreation, Camps and Pools

Former foster kids now eligible for aftercare services until age 23

DuBois Spirits and Street Eats Food Truck festival cancelled for this fall

Free Medical Clinic golf outing registration due by today

“Support police” yard signs vandalized in Clearfield

$50 million in grants for fire, rescue and EMS companies affected by COVID-19

$10 million in grants for low-to-moderate income area grocery stores, food markets

PA extends halt on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31

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