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Pennsylvania’s milk supply is strong, choose PA dairy

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged Pennsylvanians to continue supporting the commonwealth’s dairy farmers by purchasing milk and other dairy products produced locally. While the Department of Agriculture continues to advocate for Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families, farmers rely on direct support from consumers... Read More.

Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks

Wednesday, April 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is providing recommendations for Pennsylvanians receiving their stimulus checks, known as an economic impact payment, in paper check form instead of direct deposit. The payments are part of the federal CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid,... Read More.

Pennsylvania sets May 8 as target date for easing COVID-19 restrictions

Tuesday, April 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is setting May 8 as the date he wants to begin easing some pandemic restrictions. Wolf said Monday that Pennsylvania had made sufficient progress against COVID-19 to warrant a gradual reopening of the economy. He says all 12.8 million... 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.

FDA says no need to wipe down groceries to avoid COVID-19

Tuesday, April 21 by wcednews

Undated – Although you might have seen social media posts encouraging you to wipe down your food packaging or even leave groceries out on your porch for days before bringing them inside, the Food and Drug Administration says there's really no need to do... Read More.

Mask requirement for employees and customers goes into effect

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Many Pennsylvania commercial buildings that serve the public will now be required to make sure customers wear masks, and deny entry to anyone who refuses. The order was officially signed Wednesday by the state health secretary, but it didn't start being... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 32,284 confirmed cases in PA, 1,112 deaths

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 19, that there are 1,215 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 32,284. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The department also announced that... Read More.

Select PA Fine Wines & Spirits stores offer curbside pickup, including DuBois

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Starting today, select Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will offer curbside pickups for wine and liquor orders. Participating stores will take a limited number of orders by phone from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, or until the... Read More.

COVID-19 poses challenge to volunteer fire service… how to help

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

COVID-19 Outbreak Poses Unique Challenge to Volunteer Fire Service. How We Can Help. by Bruce Trego, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic has affected each of our lives in its own way. Fire service personnel are among the many disciplines... Read More.

DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19

Monday, April 20 by wcednews

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants to assure veterans that state and federal benefits processing are still on-going. The DMVA and the Federal VA both continue to work remotely to provide veterans’ information, enroll for benefits, and... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

Pennsylvania’s milk supply is strong, choose PA dairy

Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks

Pennsylvania sets May 8 as target date for easing COVID-19 restrictions

State Police cancel Camp Cadet and other programs for 2020

FDA says no need to wipe down groceries to avoid COVID-19

Mask requirement for employees and customers goes into effect

COVID-19 Update: 32,284 confirmed cases in PA, 1,112 deaths

Select PA Fine Wines & Spirits stores offer curbside pickup, including DuBois

COVID-19 poses challenge to volunteer fire service… how to help

DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19

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