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Some angry, others relieved as school mask mandate starts Sept. 7

Monday, September 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – When students and school staff come back from the long Labor Day holiday, they'll be wearing masks again. Pennsylvania recently changed course and will require masks in school starting Sept. 7. The guideline requires everyone within a learning facility age two and older,... Read More.

Federal unemployment benefits end Saturday, other support still available

Tuesday, August 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With federal unemployment benefits ending for 558,000 Pennsylvanians on Saturday, Sept. 4, other support programs are available to provide help, Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier and Department of Human Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary for the Office of... Read More.

Department of Corrections recognized for creating PPE, sanitizer

Wednesday, August 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration recognized the staff of PA Correctional Industries (PCI), along with a dedicated group of incarcerated workers, for creating and distributing masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, and other items throughout the pandemic; particularly during the spring of 2020 when demand... Read More.

Wolf admin welcomes kids back to school, advises vaccines

Tuesday, August 24 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE) and Health (DOH) are welcoming students across the commonwealth back to school, reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date and reminding schools about newly available public health safety initiatives. “It is essential that... Read More.

First day of school for DuBois, DCC, DuBois Christian

Monday, August 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Today is the day! DuBois Area School District, DuBois Central Catholic, and DuBois Christian Schools all start their first day of the 2021-2022 school year today. Punxsutawney will start tomorrow. Brockway, Brookville, and Clearfield School Districts will start on Wednesday. Many schools... Read More.

$20 million in pandemic relief available to salon industry

Saturday, August 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that $20 million is available to help image and hair care professionals recover from the pandemic. The pandemic relief from American Rescue Plan funding was announced during a press conference in Philadelphia, where Department of Community and Economic... Read More.

DuBois Diner closed due to lack of employees

Wednesday, August 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Diner is closed due to staffing issues. The diner's management says they have had numerous ads out for hiring employees, but they are not getting the applications they need to run efficiently. Click Here to see the DuBois Diner Facebook... Read More.

Game Commission: No evidence deer can spread COVID-19 to humans

Wednesday, August 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission responded to recent reports about the connection between COVID-19 and deer, pointing out there’s no evidence deer can spread the virus to humans or that humans are at risk of contracting the virus from consuming venison. As always,... Read More.

All counties in our area at substantial or high COVID-19 level

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - All counties in our listening area are now in either the "substantial" or "high" COVID-19 transmission level, according to CDC data. Jefferson and Clearfield Counties are both in the high level, meaning at least 100 cases for every 100,000 people. Clarion and Elk Counties... Read More.

PA offers vaccine clinics at schools, voluntary classroom testing