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PA’s unemployment rate declines to 6.6 percent in November

Saturday, December 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for November 2020. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down 0.8 percentage points over the month to 6.6 percent in November. Pennsylvania's rate fell below the U.S. rate (6.7 percent in... Read More.

Gov. Wolf calls for paid sick and family leave for workers

Tuesday, September 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Several state Senators and House members joined Governor Tom Wolf in calling for the General Assembly to pass legislation for paid sick and family leave for workers who need to miss work for an illness or to take care of a... Read More.

Two road work signs stolen between Rockton and DuBois

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Union Township, PA – Two road work signs were stolen in Union Township recently. The two large orange signs, worth about $100, were stolen from Home Camp Road and Bottom Road between Rockton and DuBois. State Police in DuBois will patrol the area more frequently. The investigation... Read More.

Penn State plans to resume on-campus work and learning in fall semester

Thursday, June 18 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Following a three-month comprehensive planning process, Penn State officials have determined that the University can meet or exceed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines for colleges and universities, and look forward to welcoming back faculty, staff and students to resume... Read More.

Emergency railroad repair work today in Clearfield

Tuesday, June 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that RJ Corman Railroad intends to begin emergency repair work at the Race Street railroad crossing in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, at 6 a.m. today, June 9. A recent inspection uncovered an issue... Read More.

NCPA LaunchBox receives $50,000 Jennifer L. Reynolds-Hamilton Endowment

Friday, June 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Thank you to local financial advisor Jennifer L. Reynolds-Hamilton, who has pledged $25,000 to the North Central PA LaunchBox! Reynolds-Hamilton has pledged $25,000 to establish The Jennifer L. Reynolds-Hamilton Endowment in Support of the North Central PA LaunchBox. Penn State, as part... Read More.

Construction begins for Center of Excellence at Penn Highlands DuBois

Tuesday, May 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Construction for the Center of Excellence at the Penn Highlands DuBois West campus will begin this week. Starting Tuesday, patients are asked to park in front of the Central Resource Center in the lot that adjoins to the hospital’s parking. Staff and... Read More.

AG CHAIN Act could give federal tax holiday to all essential employees in food and ag

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) introduced the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act. The bill is an extension of the previously introduced GROCER Act. The... 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.

Preliminary work at I-80 Woodland interchange begins today

Thursday, April 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that preliminary work to reconstruct the Woodland/Shawville Interchange at Interstate 80’s mile marker 123 is scheduled to begin Thursday, April 9. This work was originally scheduled to begin in mid-March but was postponed. Normal... Read More.

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