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PA Farm Show underway… new food, events, and displays

Saturday, January 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The 2020 PA Farm Show is underway in Harrisburg, and we have a special look at the some of the food you can enjoy there and some of the exhibits and presentations you can watch. CLICK HERE to see the 2020... Read More.

Flu widespread throughout PA; moderate flu season

Saturday, January 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – According to the CDC, the flu is widespread in Pennsylvania this time of the year. In comparison to other states, our rate of the flu is moderate. CLICK HERE to check out the Central for Disease Control's interactive influenza activity map. Here are some... Read More.

2020 PA Farm Show butter sculpture features sports mascots

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Lt. Governor John Fetterman and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding today unveiled the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture, carved from a half-ton of butter depicting three of Pennsylvania’s beloved professional sports mascots: Philadelphia Flyers’ Gritty, Philadelphia Eagles’ Swoop, and Pittsburgh... Read More.

All of PA’s counties will get new voting systems with paper trail

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that all 67 Pennsylvania counties have taken official action toward acquiring new voting systems. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other national security and election security experts have urged Pennsylvania and other states to use new... Read More.

Kiss Hershey’s Kissmobiles goodbye… unique vehicles get retired

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

Hershey, PA (AP) – The Hershey Co. will soon retire its vehicles that are shaped like its Hershey's Kisses. The Hershey Kissmobiles are each made up of three huge Kisses candies and have traveled across the country since 1997. The chocolate company has confirmed that the... Read More.

State funding will support 42 renovations, including in DuBois and Clearfield

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of more than $5 million in new funding to support 42 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. “These projects will better the lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians through infrastructure, beautification, and quality of life improvements in... Read More.

60,000 Pennsylvanians will see pay increase from new overtime rule

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – More than 60,000 Pennsylvania residents are expected to see a pay increase in 2020 as a new federal overtime rule goes into effect. The rule taking effect Wednesday guarantees time-and-a-half pay to nearly all hourly employees who work more than 40 hours a... Read More.

Deadline to renew dog licenses is today

Wednesday, January 1 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA – If you have a dog, make sure you renewed their license! Any dog three months or older must have a license in Pennsylvania by Jan. 1 of each year. An annual license is $8.50, or you can get a... Read More.

State Police see fewer collisions and no fatal crashes this Christmas

Tuesday, December 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police responded to 376 crashes and made 179 arrests for driving under the influence during the three-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 24 through Dec. 26, 2019. Troopers did not investigate a single fatal collision over midweek holiday – a... Read More.

Eight hospitals, including Punxsutawney Hospital, join PA Rural Health Model

Friday, December 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that eight more hospitals and one additional payer have agreed to participate in the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model, aimed at ensuring the financial viability of hospitals in rural areas across Pennsylvania, and the latest step in transforming... Read More.

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PA Farm Show underway… new food, events, and displays

Flu widespread throughout PA; moderate flu season

2020 PA Farm Show butter sculpture features sports mascots

All of PA’s counties will get new voting systems with paper trail

Kiss Hershey’s Kissmobiles goodbye… unique vehicles get retired

State funding will support 42 renovations, including in DuBois and Clearfield

60,000 Pennsylvanians will see pay increase from new overtime rule

Deadline to renew dog licenses is today

State Police see fewer collisions and no fatal crashes this Christmas

Eight hospitals, including Punxsutawney Hospital, join PA Rural Health Model

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