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2022 PA Farm Show asks Pennsylvanians, “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”

Friday, October 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited singers statewide to enter "Oh, Say, Can You Sing?", a star-spangled sing-off to win a chance to inspire 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show visitors with their voices. Each morning of the Farm Show will feature a talented Pennsylvanian... Read More.

PSP seize $25M of illegal drugs during third quarter of 2021

Thursday, October 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced troopers confiscated $25,060,709 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the third quarter of 2021. From July 1 through September 30, PSP seized more than 314 pounds of cocaine and 175 pounds of fentanyl.... Read More.

US, Commonwealth flags at half-staff in honor of General Colin Powell

Wednesday, October 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In accordance with the recent Presidential Flag Order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of the General Colin Powell. General Powell passed away... Read More.

LIHEAP applications available for heating help

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you meet income guidelines (150 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit), you could qualify for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Applications are open now, and the amount that is going to be given to each family has... Read More.

Deadline to register for November election is today

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you're not already registered, today is the final day to register to vote in the November municipal election. Remember, you will need to re-register if you have recently changed your name or address. "All eligible Pennsylvanians who are not yet registered to... Read More.

Our area is at peak fall foliage of the season

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson Counties, PA - The fall foliage is bright and beautiful in our part of Pennsylvania right now... in fact, it's at its peak for the fall season! If you want to do some "leaf peeping" as foliage enthusiasts call it, now... Read More.

PA Drug and Alcohol Secretary awarded National Service Award

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Secretary Jen Smith has been awarded the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director’s (NASADAD) State Service Award which recognizes leaders of state agencies responsible for substance use disorder services... Read More.

Pennsylvania laboratory looking for missing portable nuclear gauge

Saturday, October 16 by wcednews

Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pennsylvania State Police are assisting in the search for a missing portable nuclear gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material that belongs to Pennsylvania-based CMT Laboratories. The company is offering a $1,000 reward... Read More.

Penn State main campus employees required to get COVID vaccine by Dec. 8

Thursday, October 14 by wcednews

State College, PA – All faculty and staff at Penn State's main campus at University Park are now being required to prove that they fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees at the main campus must be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8. For now, this employee mandate only... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: 70 percent of Pennsylvanians 18 and older are fully vaccinated