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Gov. Wolf: PA National Guard activated to D.C. through Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration

Published Thursday, January 7, 2021

Governor Tom Wolf announced today that approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members have been activated to support the District of Columbia (D.C.) National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in our nation’s capital.

Department of Health confirms first case with the COVID-19 variant

Published Thursday, January 7, 2021

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Pennsylvania. The confirmed case is in Dauphin County. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December.

Congress validates Biden's presidential victory

Published Thursday, January 7, 2021

The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local):

3:41 a.m.

Congress has formally validated Joe Biden’s presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a nightmare of unprecedented political terror.

Pro Trump Protestors in Washington DC

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Area residents attend Pro-Trump rally today in Washington DC

A moment in America, unimaginable but perhaps inevitable

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021

(AP) breaking and entering the likes of which the republic has never seen.

Elk County reports 28 new cases of COVID-19

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Elk County reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and has reported 1,590 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

SMASD pushes back return to in-person learning

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The St. Marys Area School District has announced that due to the continuous community spread of COVID-19, the return to in-person learning has been pushed back until at least Jan. 18. Additionally, no sports or activities will be held until further notice.

Elk County reports 42 new cases of COVID-19

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Elk County reported 42 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and has now reported 1,562 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Johnsonburg man arraigned on multiple charges in relation to fire at former Johnsonburg Hotel

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Preliminary arraignment for Andrew John Higdon, 30, of 416 First Avenue, Johnsonburg, was held on Tuesday morning before Magisterial District Judge Barry D. Brown.

Gov. Wolf: 2021 Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program now open

Published Monday, January 4, 2021

Governor Tom Wolf announced today the availability of $5 million in funding for security enhancement projects for nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities throughout the commonwealth.