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Please be respectful of store workers and safety guidelines

Friday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Maybe the one thing that Pennsylvanians do agree on right now is that the people who are continuing to stock shelves and sell necessary products in grocery stores deserve our thanks and respect. Russell Redding, PA Agriculture Secretary, says these essential workers... Read More.

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Responding to published reports and finally released data regarding COVID-19 deaths occurring among Pennsylvanians living in the state’s nursing home facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) and... Read More.

Brockway closes Taylor Memorial Park until further notice

Saturday, May 9 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Acknowledging the difficulties facing events for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, the Brockway Borough Council is asking its solicitor to draw up a resolution closing Taylor Memorial Park until further notice. The council said that they will follow all state... Read More.

77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Yellow Phase counties open in-store access

Thursday, May 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced that 77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in counties designated in the yellow phase of COVID-19 mitigation efforts will resume limited in-store public access beginning Friday, May 8, abiding by guidance for businesses... Read More.

Dubois Central Catholic hopes to hold traditional graduation ceremony

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — DuBois Central Catholic School is hoping to hold a traditional graduation, with perhaps a couple of adjustments for social distancing. DCC President Gretchen Caruso says, because their Class of 2020 has just 30 students, a traditional ceremony is more feasible for them... Read More.

DuBois School District elaborates on and clarifies graduation plans

Thursday, April 30 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! DuBois Area School District Superintendent Wendy Benton says they would attempt... Read More.

PA plans to announce Friday which parts of state can reopen first

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration plans to announce Friday which parts of Pennsylvania can begin seeing a step-by-step relaxation of coronavirus-related shutdown directives. Still, Wolf and administration officials weren't projecting Tuesday when the state will have widespread mass-testing capacity. Secretary of Health Rachel... 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.

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Residents of northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania are projected to be the first in the state to be released from Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, and many retail stores in those areas should be able to reopen by May 8. That's according... Read More.

State Police cancel Camp Cadet and other programs for 2020

Tuesday, April 21 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Pennsylvania State Police have been forced to make the unprecedented decision to cancel the 2020 Troop C, Camp Cadet and Sunny Day Camp Programs that would have taken place this year. The camps will not be... Read More.

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