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Prevalence of ticks in PA is high, take steps to prevent bites

Friday, August 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today met at Boyd Big Tree Preserve to discuss the high prevalence of ticks... Read More.

$600K in volunteer fire assistance grants awarded to 109 departments

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania has awarded $602,306 in grants to help our state’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. The grants were awarded to qualifying local firefighting forces in rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 people. The funding may be used for training and... Read More.

270 state-owned vehicles available for purchase at PA’s August 24 auction

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Individuals interested in purchasing a quality used government vehicle will have the opportunity to do so as 270 vehicles will be up for public purchase at the Commonwealth's August Auction on Tuesday, August 24 at the Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania building near... 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.

Pennsylvanians reminded to monitor weather, watch for heavy rain

Wednesday, August 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf is reminding Pennsylvanians to be aware that widespread rain and potential flooding Wednesday could have impacts across much of Pennsylvania. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts are possible... 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

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be offered at many colleges and K-12 schools. Additionally, Pennsylvania will provide free COVID-19 testing in K-12 districts, making it easier for schools to offer classroom-wide testing for any consenting students whenever there is an outbreak. *** Enola, PA -... Read More.

Feds approve additional dose vaccine for immunocompromised people

Tuesday, August 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that immunocompromised individuals who are fully vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna are able to receive an additional dose. The notification follows recommendations announced today by the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

PA lifts recommendation to cease feeding birds

Monday, August 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With decreasing reports of sick and dead wild birds, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is lifting the recommendation to cease feeding birds. Much is still unknown about what caused the mortality event documented in Washington D.C. and at least 10 states, including Pennsylvania,... Read More.

PA receives $1.2 million federal grant for maternal, child health

Saturday, August 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that Pennsylvania was awarded more than $1.2 million in federal funding to support work towards better health, well-being, and long-term outcomes for pregnant and parenting families of young children. “Young families need to be able... Read More.

Prevalence of ticks in PA is high, take steps to prevent bites

$600K in volunteer fire assistance grants awarded to 109 departments

270 state-owned vehicles available for purchase at PA’s August 24 auction

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

Pennsylvanians reminded to monitor weather, watch for heavy rain

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

PA offers vaccine clinics at schools, voluntary classroom testing

Feds approve additional dose vaccine for immunocompromised people

PA lifts recommendation to cease feeding birds

PA receives $1.2 million federal grant for maternal, child health

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