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Weekly COVID testing required for unvaccinated Penn State students

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

University Park, PA — As previously announced, students who have not shared with the University proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must test weekly for the disease throughout the spring 2022 semester. This includes satellite campuses, like Penn State DuBois. Enrolled students who are... Read More.

$2m in grants to boost sales, production, quality of PA beer, cider, wine

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited proposals for up to $2 million in funding for projects to increase sales, quality and production of Pennsylvania wine, beer and cider. The Department of Agriculture's Wine Marketing and Research Board and Malt and Brewed Beverage Board... Read More.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy accepts applications for first-ever cadet class

Friday, January 21 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its first-ever cadet class in July 2022. The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility while... Read More.

Blankets of Hope: Friday is last day to donate to blanket drive

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Friday is the final official day for our Blankets of Hope collection drive to help the cold and homeless of our community. Especially with temperatures dropping below 0 during some nights, the bitter January weather can be downright dangerous for those... Read More.

DuBois receives $57.5m loan, $4.4m grant for wastewater treatment

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The City of DuBois will receive state funding for one of 15 projects statewide that improves water quality. It's part of Governor Tom Wolf's commitment to a Lead-Free PA. It invests a total of $168 million for 15 drinking water, wastewater, and... Read More.

Fire prevention grants available for local fire companies

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

Washington DC – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson is urging our local fire companies to apply for grants specifically meant to strengthen fire prevention programs. He says the money is there and the fire companies definitely need it... all they need to do is... Read More.

Clearfield Police: electric scooter stuck on road, hang-up call from watch

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – In Clearfield, police say they got a 911 hang-up call at an East Locust Street residence, so they went to investigate. However, they found the call was made accidentally from a smart watch. If you do end up accidentally calling 911... Read More.

Penn Highlands pays tuition for PSR to MA program at BCAT

Thursday, January 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands Healthcare is offering Patient Service Representatives the opportunity to advance to a Clinical Medical Assistant position through a partnership with Brockway Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). PHH will pay the tuition for the 14-week PSR to MA program for... Read More.

Penn Highlands receives $1m grant for emergency dept renovations

Wednesday, January 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands Healthcare received a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to support Emergency Department renovations at Penn Highlands Clearfield. Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. and William Armstrong district office manager for Representative Thomas R. Sankey, 111, presented the... Read More.

Rails to Trails extension meeting Thursday in Brookville

Wednesday, January 19 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - Help extend our Rails to Trails and connect the two trails in Jefferson County! An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Brookville Chamber of Commerce on Franklin Ave in Brookville. The meeting will help... Read More.