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Administration Looking to Raise the Minimum Wage 11:37 pm Today Governor Wolf renewed his call to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $12 per hour. “Right now our minimum wage across the commonwealth is not a livable wage,” said Gov. Wolf. Governor Wolf is seeking an increase to $12 per hour on July 1st, with annual increases of $0.50 until reaching $15 per hour on July 1, 2027. “Since the last time minimum wage was increased it’s purchasing power has dropped by nearly 17%,” he said. This news received a mixture of opinions from local leaders. Clearfield...

Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility 7:08 pm The possible closure of the Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility comes after the Federal Bureau of Prisons decided not to renew their contract with the GEO group. GEO officials say the contract is set to expire on March 31st. Clearfield County Commissioner John Sobel says nearly 270 employees could lose their jobs. He says this will also impact local businesses in Clearfield. Though the future of the prison is unclear, Sobel is sure state and Federal officials are considering all options. “There are all sorts of potential facil...

On Saturday, the Clearfield County commissioners say their IT department noticed the effects of the cyberattack. "Adam noticed Saturday the effects of it and th