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Penn State plans to resume on-campus work and learning in fall semester

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Following a three-month comprehensive planning process, Penn State officials have determined that the University can meet or exceed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines for colleges and universities, and look forward to welcoming back faculty, staff and students to resume... Read More.

Symptoms of Lyme disease and COVID-19 can look very similar

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – This time of the year is one of the worst times for ticks and Lyme disease, and what's particularly unfortunate in 2020 is that some symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever, chills and headache, are similar to symptoms of COVID-19. You... Read More.

Overnight tractor-trailer crash on I-80 westbound

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 80 Tuesday night. Lawrence Township fire crews were originally told that someone was trapped inside the tractor-trailer's cab, but the driver was out of the vehicle by the time they arrived. Interstate 80 Westbound had one lane... Read More.

Guests staying at Clarion Holiday Inn spray paint hotel property

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – A hotel in Clarion County was spray painted by guests staying there. The manager of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Monroe Township, just outside of Clarion, says two tenants were spending the night and left on Monday morning. During their... Read More.

DuBois Jaycees accepting requests for donations until June 19

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – If you have a charity or non-profit that needs money, you only have a couple days left to apply for funds through the DuBois Area Jaycees. They're accepting requests for donations until June 19. Address your request, including amount requested, mission of group,... Read More.

PA Department of Aging wants your opinion for their aging survey

Wednesday, June 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania wants your help and opinion on what the state's Department of Aging should focus on for the next four years. They particularly want residents age 60 or older to fill out this survey. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today released a... Read More.

Police look for leads in suspicious disappearance of Clearfield County man

Tuesday, June 16 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police – Clearfield Station are conducting an investigation into the whereabouts of Gerard (AKA – Gerry) Joseph Flango, JR. He was last seen on May 18, nearly a month ago. This case is suspicious because he acted... Read More.

Human remains found near Twin Lakes rec area, Elk County

Tuesday, June 16 by wcednews

Jones Township, PA – Humans remains were found in Elk County. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Ridgway are continuing to investigate the remains found near the Twin Lakes Recreational Area in Jones Township, between Wilcox and Kane. They make it clear that, although... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: home break-in, safety concerns, bear

Tuesday, June 16 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – In Sandy Township, police says they've handled plenty of cases over the past week, including a possible wanted woman inside the Walmart, a home that was broken into with no known suspects at this time, a man who was worried... Read More.

PA uses $260 million of CARES Act to help people with autism and disabilities

Tuesday, June 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is using some CARES Act funding to support people with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Governor Tom Wolf announced that people with intellectual disabilities and autism and the providers of support services for these vulnerable Pennsylvanians will receive $260 million in... Read More.