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Nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians apply for mail-in ballot for June 2 primary election

Wednesday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Nearly one million voters have applied for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. This is the first year that Pennsylvanians will be able to vote by mail-in ballot, which is similar to an absentee ballot, except for you don't... Read More.

Shooting ranges on state games lands open May 8 in yellow zones

Wednesday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced that, on Friday, May 8, it will reopen to the public its Northwest and Northcentral Region Offices, and reopen shooting ranges on state game lands in counties to be upgraded to the yellow phase in... Read More.

DCNR has plan for to reopen some state park facilities

Tuesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a phased reopening of state park and forest facilities in keeping with Governor Wolf’s direction to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: More than 50,000 confirmed cases statewide, 2,458 deaths

Tuesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 4, that there are 825 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 50,092. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The department reported 14 new deaths,... Read More.

Pennsylvania State Police honors fallen troopers on PSP’s 115th anniversary

Monday, May 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) was established by Governor Samuel Pennypacker on May 2, 1905, becoming the first uniformed police agency of its kind in the United States. Traditionally, the department pauses each year on May 2 to remember troopers who... Read More.

24 counties begin to reopen in PA, including our area

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Balancing economic benefits and public health risks, Governor Tom Wolf announced on Friday the reopening of 24 counties in the northwest and north-central regions of the state, moving them from red to yellow beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 8. “Over the... Read More.

Expiring licenses, vehicle registrations, inspections extended until June 30

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Licenses, IDs, permits, vehicle registrations and inspections, and more that are set to expire have once again been extended, this time until June 30. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, and learner’s permits,... Read More.

Walleye and sauger fishing seasons begin May 2

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (May 1) – All signs point to a successful season ahead as Walleye and Sauger fishing begins in Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 2. "Walleye are a popular catch for anglers seeking fish that can grow to significant size and make great table fare,"... Read More.

PLCB continues to expand access to state-run liquor stores

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced it continues to expand access to wine and spirits to retail customers and licensees, all while maintaining social distancing and other Pennsylvania Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention best practices... Read More.

$324 million awarded to hospitals across PA; Penn Highlands not one of them

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that nearly $324 million in funding has been awarded to 31 hospitals across the commonwealth through the Hospital Emergency Loan Program, or HELP, which provides short-term financial relief as hospitals combat the surge of COVID-19 cases... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

Nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians apply for mail-in ballot for June 2 primary election

Shooting ranges on state games lands open May 8 in yellow zones

Pennsylvania State Police honors fallen troopers on PSP’s 115th anniversary

24 counties begin to reopen in PA, including our area

Expiring licenses, vehicle registrations, inspections extended until June 30

Walleye and sauger fishing seasons begin May 2

PLCB continues to expand access to state-run liquor stores

$324 million awarded to hospitals across PA; Penn Highlands not one of them

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