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More concerns about masks at DASD school board meeting

Friday, September 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – With about 40 people in attendance at the DuBois Area School Board meeting last night, although the mask mandate was not a part of anything that the board voted on during the meeting itself, masks were a hot topic during the... Read More.

PA ready to provide COVID-19 booster shots if CDC authorizes

Wednesday, September 22 by wcednews

Hershey, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam signed an order to ensure that vaccine providers are prepared to start COVID-19 booster shots as soon as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues the necessary federal guidance. “Pennsylvania is well prepared to... Read More.

Republican leaders request more detailed COVID-19 data from Wolf

Saturday, September 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Republican leaders in the PA House of Representative are asking Gov. Tom Wolf to be more specific when gathering data about COVID-19, especially concerning infection and hospitalization rates for people age 18 and younger, as well as including metrics for those... Read More.

Penn Highlands: expect delays in COVID-19 rapid test results

Friday, September 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Due to the increased testing demand causing the shortage of rapid test kits as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Penn Highlands Healthcare advises patients using outpatient services for COVID-19 testing may experience a delay in receiving results. This delay is... Read More.

Protests as students required to wear masks again

Tuesday, September 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Some families are protesting today across the street from the DuBois Middle School on Liberty Boulevard, as kids are back to wearing masks in school again. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf gave the mandate for all schools in the state with guidelines that... Read More.

Some angry, others relieved as school mask mandate starts Sept. 7

Monday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – When students and school staff come back from the long Labor Day holiday, they'll be wearing masks again. Pennsylvania recently changed course and will require masks in school starting Sept. 7. The guideline requires everyone within a learning facility age two and older,... Read More.

Federal unemployment benefits end Saturday, other support still available

Tuesday, August 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With federal unemployment benefits ending for 558,000 Pennsylvanians on Saturday, Sept. 4, other support programs are available to provide help, Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier and Department of Human Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary for the Office of... Read More.

Department of Corrections recognized for creating PPE, sanitizer

Wednesday, August 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration recognized the staff of PA Correctional Industries (PCI), along with a dedicated group of incarcerated workers, for creating and distributing masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, and other items throughout the pandemic; particularly during the spring of 2020 when demand... Read More.

Wolf admin welcomes kids back to school, advises vaccines

Tuesday, August 24 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE) and Health (DOH) are welcoming students across the commonwealth back to school, reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date and reminding schools about newly available public health safety initiatives. “It is essential that... Read More.

First day of school for DuBois, DCC, DuBois Christian

Monday, August 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Today is the day! DuBois Area School District, DuBois Central Catholic, and DuBois Christian Schools all start their first day of the 2021-2022 school year today. Punxsutawney will start tomorrow. Brockway, Brookville, and Clearfield School Districts will start on Wednesday. Many schools... Read More.

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