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COVID-19 poses challenge to volunteer fire service… how to help

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

COVID-19 Outbreak Poses Unique Challenge to Volunteer Fire Service. How We Can Help. by Bruce Trego, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic has affected each of our lives in its own way. Fire service personnel are among the many disciplines... Read More.

DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants to assure veterans that state and federal benefits processing are still on-going. The DMVA and the Federal VA both continue to work remotely to provide veterans’ information, enroll for benefits, and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf unveils plan for Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 recovery

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says that Pennsylvania has managed to avoid the worst of the pandemic and it’s now time to start talking about a gradual reopening of the state’s battered economy. Wolf on Friday offered a set of guiding principles on... Read More.

PA SNAP recipients get extra emergency benefit payment for April

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania has expanded the amount of money SNAP (food stamp) recipients can receive, which could help them purchase more groceries at once and avoid additional trips to the store. Recipients will get a one-time benefit payment in April. The amount received... Read More.

Safety is top priority for upcoming turkey season

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The extension of cabin-fever brought on by the coronavirus blues has hunters across Pennsylvania looking forward to the start of spring turkey season. Hunting turkeys in Penn’s Woods will be different this year because of COVID-19, particularly during the youth spring turkey... Read More.

Sandy Twp Police: man loses $8,5000 in scam involving online girlfriend and gift cards

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Sandy Township Police are still hard at work, responding to calls and investigating crimes, despite the pandemic. One of the most recent investigations involves a 55-year-old man who was sent fake checks by an online girlfriend, who then requested that... Read More.

Gateway Cafe, First Baptist Church, Sysco offering free lunches this Saturday

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The First Baptist Church, Sysco, and the Gateway Café in DuBois are proud to team up and serve more than 400 free bagged lunches this Saturday! These lunches are for anyone who wants one and include a delicious slow-roasted turkey and cheddar... Read More.

Bill to reopen some PA businesses passes in House and Senate, Wolf expected to veto

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A piece of legislation has that could reopen some business in PA that have closed due to coronavirus precautions has passed in both the House and the Senate. Senate Bill 613 now goes to the Governor's desk to either be signed... Read More.

No timetable for non-essential businesses to reopen in PA

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf says he has not set any timetable for allowing nonessential businesses to reopen or people to leave their homes. The governor insisted Thursday that Pennsylvania has not made enough progress to “declare victory” over the coronavirus and ease... Read More.

Free meals at DuBois Salvation Army this Saturday and Monday

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Need a good meal? Friends The Salvation Army is getting meals donated by Operation BBQ Relief. They will be distributing these meals on Saturday, April 18 and Monday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. You do not need... Read More.