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Hot temps this weekend and next week: Safety tips for handling heat wave

Friday, July 3 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Temperatures today, over this weekend, and into at least the middle of next week could get into the 90s, meaning that you’re more at risk for things like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Be careful about how much time you're spending outdoors and... Read More.

PennDOT, PSP urge responsible, designated driving ahead of Independence Day

Friday, July 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As Pennsylvania continues to reopen, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reminding Pennsylvanians to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Independence Day holiday. "While social distancing is still encouraged, when you do travel please drive safely," said PennDOT... Read More.

Pennsylvania makes masks mandatory, gives details of when you should wear mask

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf today announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With... Read More.

Two dogs shot near Summerville, Jefferson County

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA – Two dogs were shot in Jefferson County. The investigation is still ongoing and the circumstances of the shooting are still unclear, but State Police in Punxsutawney say a known suspect discharged three rounds from a Savage .17 caliber rifle at two... Read More.

Sandy Township EMA testing siren again this Saturday at noon

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Once again, Sandy Township Emergency Management Agency will be testing out their emergency siren this Saturday at noon. They started testing it in June, and they'll continue to test it at the beginning of each month. So if you're in the... Read More.

Wolf’s disaster declaration remains after court ruling

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's high court has ruled against an effort by Republican state lawmakers to end Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown orders. A divided court ruled Wednesday that a resolution passed with mostly GOP votes was a “legal nullity” because it wasn't sent... Read More.

PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Independence Day holiday

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Motor vehicle counter services at the Harrisburg Riverfront Office Center... Read More.

15-year-old girl missing from New Bethlehem area

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

New Bethlehem, PA – A teenager is missing from the New Bethlehem area in Clarion County. 15-year-old Jocelyn Schrecengost was last seen by her family around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at their home in New Bethlehem. The young teen may be wearing a gray hoodie,... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: strange notes found in woods, six tires stolen from truck

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – An unusual police report coming out of Sandy Township... An 18-year-old man told police he found several strange items in the woods near the ball field along Maloney Road, including bottles with weird notes inside and other things. Sandy Township Police... Read More.

Rent and mortgage relief applications available July 6

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Next Monday, July 6, renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by the economic slowdown related to the coronavirus pandemic will be able to apply for rent and mortgage relief through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). In preparation, the PHFA has... Read More.

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Hot temps this weekend and next week: Safety tips for handling heat wave

PennDOT, PSP urge responsible, designated driving ahead of Independence Day

Pennsylvania makes masks mandatory, gives details of when you should wear mask

Two dogs shot near Summerville, Jefferson County

Sandy Township EMA testing siren again this Saturday at noon

Wolf’s disaster declaration remains after court ruling

PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Independence Day holiday

15-year-old girl missing from New Bethlehem area

Sandy Twp Police: strange notes found in woods, six tires stolen from truck

Rent and mortgage relief applications available July 6

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