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Brick falls off pickup truck, damages tractor-trailer on I-80

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – A brick fell from the back of a truck, striking another vehicle but thankfully not injuring anyone. A Ram 2500 pickup truck had been carrying bricks on Oct. 23 while traveling through Union Township, Jefferson County, on Interstate 80 near mile... Read More.

Pennsylvania addresses bus driver shortage, encourages drivers to apply

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - PennDOT Deputy Secretary Kurt Myers and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega joined the Pennsylvania School Bus Association to encourage interested individuals to obtain Commercial Driver's License to address bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania. "We want to do our... Read More.

Mail ballot voters encouraged to hand-deliver ballots immediately

Tuesday, October 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid encouraged Pennsylvanians voting by mail ballot in the Nov. 2 election to hand-deliver their ballots to their county election office, drop box or other designated location as soon as possible. "It's time to return your mail ballot to... Read More.

Congressman Thompson released from Walter Reed after COVID-19

Monday, October 25 by wcednews

Washington DC - Congress member Glenn "GT" Thompson was released from Walter Reed National Military Center Friday evening after receiving outpatient treatment for COVID-19 and has returned to his home in Pennsylvania to recover. He thanks the Attending Physician at the U.S. Capitol along with... Read More.

Punxsy man’s vehicle damaged by group of people in Big Run

Monday, October 25 by wcednews

Big Run, PA – A Punxsutawney man says a group of people threatened him, stopped him from going through an intersection in Jefferson County, and struck his vehicle, causing damage to the window. State Police are investigating the incident, which reportedly happened at the intersection... Read More.

Gov. Wolf outlines plan to improve worker pay, sick leave, protections

Monday, October 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he's focusing on worker-centered improvements, giving an executive order for adding sick leave benefits to criteria used when awarding public funding to private businesses and contractors. He says it's part of bouncing back from labor shortages and... Read More.

Medicare Open Enrollment underway until Dec. 7

Friday, October 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) reminds consumers that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries began last Friday, Oct. 15 and ends on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Any new coverage selected or changes to existing benefits takes effect January 1, 2022. During... Read More.

Part of roadway paved with recycled plastic in eastern PA

Friday, October 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is using recycled plastic to pave part of a road in Delaware County in south-eastern Pennsylvania. Two quarter-mile stretches will be paved near Ridley Creek State Park and will be monitored and evaluated over the next five years to see... Read More.

2022 PA Farm Show asks Pennsylvanians, “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”

Friday, October 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited singers statewide to enter "Oh, Say, Can You Sing?", a star-spangled sing-off to win a chance to inspire 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show visitors with their voices. Each morning of the Farm Show will feature a talented Pennsylvanian... Read More.

Tent revival at DuBois City Park this Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Thursday, October 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - An old-fashioned tent revival is planned for the DuBois City Park as local churches are working together! Community for Unity, a group of volunteers and evangelists from multiple churches around the area, are inviting you to the Lord of the Harvest Revival... Read More.

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Brick falls off pickup truck, damages tractor-trailer on I-80

Pennsylvania addresses bus driver shortage, encourages drivers to apply

Mail ballot voters encouraged to hand-deliver ballots immediately

Congressman Thompson released from Walter Reed after COVID-19

Punxsy man’s vehicle damaged by group of people in Big Run

Gov. Wolf outlines plan to improve worker pay, sick leave, protections

Medicare Open Enrollment underway until Dec. 7

Part of roadway paved with recycled plastic in eastern PA

2022 PA Farm Show asks Pennsylvanians, “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”

Tent revival at DuBois City Park this Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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