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Scam Warning: Fraudsters using new tactics during COVID-19 pandemic

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvanians should take steps to protect themselves from phishing scams that are targeting people who are expecting a stimulus payment from the federal government following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Department of Revenue and Department of Banking and Securities announced today. “As... Read More.

Preliminary work at I-80 Woodland interchange begins today

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that preliminary work to reconstruct the Woodland/Shawville Interchange at Interstate 80’s mile marker 123 is scheduled to begin Thursday, April 9. This work was originally scheduled to begin in mid-March but was postponed. Normal... Read More.

Tornado in Western PA tore roof off church and brewery, blew away airport hanger

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

Apollo, PA (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in western Pennsylvania amid storms that knocked down trees and utility lines, ripped the roofs off a church and brewery and blew away an airport hanger. Forecasters said an EF-1... Read More.

Penn Highlands talks social distancing, masks, update on ICU beds and ventilators

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands Healthcare shared some insights into the importance of social distancing, the efficacy of cloth face masks, and an update about how many ICU beds and ventilators the hospital system currently has. Penn Highlands hospitals, just like many hospitals that are... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 14,559 confirmed cases in PA, 240 deaths

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 7, that there are 1,579 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 14,559. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19. The department also reported 78 new... Read More.

Weekend ATV crash in Knox Twp seriously injures two people

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

Knox Township, PA – Two people were seriously injured in an ATV crash in Knox Township, Jefferson County. State Police in Punxsutawney say it happened just after 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4 on Knox Dale Road, just east of Hunters Grove Road. 34-year-old Jeffery Fike from... Read More.

Pennsylvania trout fishing season now open

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Effective 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opened the statewide 2020 trout... Read More.

Volunteerism remains essential with Stay At Home Order in place

Wednesday, April 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - First Lady Frances Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that volunteer efforts to distribute meals and other life-sustaining services in Pennsylvania remain an essential activity, even with a statewide stay at home order in place until April 30. She encourages residents who are able... Read More.

PA manufacturing sector urged to report COVID-19-related supply capabilities, needs

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf urged Pennsylvania manufacturers that currently are producing or can pivot to producing COVID-19-related supplies to submit their information to the newly developed Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal. “We’re asking everyone to do their part to mitigate the... Read More.

Giant Eagle will limit number of customers to 50 percent of fire code occupancy

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Cleveland – Giant Eagle announced that it will be enforcing the number of guests able to shop in-store at one time. In a press release, the company says each location will admit up to 50 percent of occupancy allowable by fire code, inclusive of store... Read More.