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Drive-by “wave parade” on Main Street tonight for Brockway Class of 2020

Thursday, May 21 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Brockway is celebrating their Class of 2020 Rovers with a drive-by wave parade tonight! Seniors can stand anywhere, properly socially distanced, on Main Street from 3rd to 7th Street tonight. Please line up not later than 7. Students are encouraged to wear their... Read More.

Override vote doesn’t pass, veto on reopening some businesses remains

Thursday, May 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto on three bills that would have allowed places like barber shops, hair and nail salons, and manufacturing to reopen will remain in place. A veto override vote fell short of the two-thirds majority required by Pennsylvania’s Constitution, meaning... Read More.

Pennsylvania works on guidelines to allow sporting events

Thursday, May 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is working on guidelines to allow sporting events, exhibitions and leagues, both professional and amateur, to get back to some semblance of normalcy after practically everything shut down to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Tom Wolf told reporters... Read More.

More PA state parks set to reopen this Friday, with some restrictions

Thursday, May 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – More Pennsylvania state parks will reopen this Friday. As more counties move into the yellow phase, any state-owned parks in those counties can reopen, although high-traffic common areas of them will remain closed. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes bills that would open barber shops, salons early

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf vetoed three bills related to the state’s response to COVID-19, especially concerning barber shops, hair and nail salons, and manufacturing. Gov. Wolf says those bills violate the separation of powers and make other changes that go against the administration’s... Read More.

Dead Letters, new book by local author, explores area’s history

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – A new book from a local author explores a real-life mystery of unsent letters from a hundred years ago, the people who wrote them, and a glimpse into their lives. Jessica Weible, the author of Dead Letters, says it's the real story... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: online scam, noise complaints for parties

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Sandy Township Police say they've had to deal with a couple of minor fender benders over the past few days, especially in the Walmart parking lot. They also had a report of a 19-year-old man who reached out about a scam... Read More.

Clearfield Police: lost child, kids throwing rocks, man damages vehicle

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Police in Clearfield Borough handled a couple of cases involving children, one in which a child was found wandering around outside. A good Samaritan and police officers were able to quickly find that child's mother. In another case, there were reports... Read More.

Pennsylvania releases data on COVID-19 cases by long-term care facility

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Nearly 50 Pennsylvania nursing homes have reported 20 or more deaths related to COVID-19. That's according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the state Department of Health. Nursing homes and personal care homes have struggled for months to contain the virus, with... Read More.

Real estate industry may conduct limited business in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, May 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that starting May 19, businesses and employees in the real estate industry may conduct limited business-related activities statewide and provided guidance for this industry to operate in red phase and yellow phase counties. Governor Amendment to... Read More.

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Drive-by “wave parade” on Main Street tonight for Brockway Class of 2020

Override vote doesn’t pass, veto on reopening some businesses remains

Pennsylvania works on guidelines to allow sporting events

More PA state parks set to reopen this Friday, with some restrictions

Gov. Wolf vetoes bills that would open barber shops, salons early

Dead Letters, new book by local author, explores area’s history

Sandy Twp Police: online scam, noise complaints for parties

Clearfield Police: lost child, kids throwing rocks, man damages vehicle

Pennsylvania releases data on COVID-19 cases by long-term care facility

Real estate industry may conduct limited business in Pennsylvania

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