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Bill could give firefighters and EMS $40 million in financial assistance

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) to potentially provide up to $40 million in financial assistance to Pennsylvania’s dedicated fire and emergency medical service companies was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday. “Fire departments across the Commonwealth have already... Read More.

Gardening tips for beginners from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – With everyone stuck at home, a lot of us might be thinking about starting up a home garden in our backyard for the very first time... but we need some tips. We talked with Cheryl Shenkle, coordinator of Penn State Extension... Read More.

Liddle Art Gallery holds online painting lessons on Facebook

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Jody Grumblatt, the owner of the Liddle Gallery in Clearfield, has been offering some online painting demonstrations on Facebook recently, helping us all get a little creative while we're stuck at home. We thought we'd check in for some art tips! The... Read More.

Brockway graduation scheduled for June 4 at Moonlite Drive-In

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Graduation for Brockway Area School District is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 4 at the Moonlite Drive-In in Brookville! Since it will be projected on the large screen, it'll have to be dark, so they plan on holding it around 8:45 or... Read More.

Brockway High School Class of 2020 Adopt a Senior

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Help adopt a Brockway Class of 2020 student! The senior year for students at local schools has turned out differently than they could have ever expected. They were looking forward to prom, graduation, and all of the fun end-of-year activities with their... Read More.

Golf courses, marinas, and more will reopen this Friday in PA

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvanians who like to golf, boat, fish and camp are getting some good news after a month and a half of widespread shutdowns. Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday announced those activities will be permitted if they comport with social distancing guidance.... Read More.

Handgun fired into Ridgway building, causing $2,000 in damage

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Johnsonburg, PA – Someone fired a handgun into a building in Elk County, causing more than $2,000 worth of damage. The building at 399 Silver Creek Road in Ridgway had six rounds shot into it sometime between April 13 and 18 by an unknown person. Bullets... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 42,050 confirmed cases in PA, 1,597 deaths

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 27, that there are 885 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 42,050. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The state is reporting 1,597 deaths... Read More.

DuBois graduation scheduled for May 29, with Sunny 106 broadcasting

Monday, April 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Graduation for DuBois Area High School has tentatively been scheduled for Friday, May 29, and we'll be broadcasting it on Sunny 106 so everyone can celebrate and enjoy the ceremony safely! The speeches and performances will be prerecorded with equipment and services... Read More.

DuBois High School students talk online classes, strange new circumstances

Monday, April 27 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – How have things been for our DuBois Area High School students? We heard from some of them directly about what the last day of school was like, whether they expected to be out for this long, the drawbacks and benefits of... Read More.

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Bill could give firefighters and EMS $40 million in financial assistance

Gardening tips for beginners from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

Liddle Art Gallery holds online painting lessons on Facebook

Brockway graduation scheduled for June 4 at Moonlite Drive-In

Brockway High School Class of 2020 Adopt a Senior

Golf courses, marinas, and more will reopen this Friday in PA

Handgun fired into Ridgway building, causing $2,000 in damage

DuBois High School students talk online classes, strange new circumstances

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