State News

State Police seize more than $17.7 million in illegal drugs during first quarter of 2021

Saturday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $17,784,894 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the first quarter of 2021. From January 1 through March 31, state police seized 253 pounds of cocaine, with a street value of nearly... Read More.

Pennsylvania extends pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after FDA/CDC recommendation

Friday, April 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that the pause in administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine will be extended until April 24 or until updated guidance is provided from the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.

With 6.6 million vaccinations so far, 40.1% of PA has at least first dose; state ranks 10th in USA

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - The PA Department Of Health says our state has administered more than 6.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date. About 40.1 percent of the Pennsylvania population has received at least their first dose of a vaccine. Pennsylvania is now ranked 10th among all 50... Read More.

PFBC proposes new trout/ice fishing regs, encourages boating safety

Thursday, April 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) began its quarterly business meeting by encouraging anglers and boaters to enjoy the water safely this spring and summer. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of anglers currently participating in the spring trout season,... Read More.

Pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, April 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers to pause administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine until at least April 20 following the recommendation out of an abundance of caution in a joint release from the... Read More.

Starting today, all adults in PA eligible for scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Tuesday, April 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that effective Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID -19 vaccine. “We need to maintain acceleration of the vaccine rollout, especially as case... Read More.

Final 2021-22 hunting and trapping seasons approved

Monday, April 12 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the 2021-22 license year. Modifications adopted for the 2021-22 seasons include: A statewide, 14-day concurrent antlered and antlerless firearms season, which was proposed to... Read More.

Cancel duplicate appointments to help ensure vaccine is available for all

Saturday, April 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam urged all Pennsylvanians to remember to both attend a scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointment and cancel any unneeded appointments so that all vaccine doses get into the arms of people. “All three available vaccines are safe and effective,... Read More.

More than 6 million vaccinations in PA, 35.6% of population has at least first dose

Saturday, April 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Day by day, more people are becoming vaccinated against COVID-19. Now more than 6 million doses of the coronavirus vaccines have been given in Pennsylvania, and 35.6 percent of residents have received at least one dose. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed... Read More.

AG Shapiro announces multi-million dollar theft charges against State College contractor

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

State College, PA – A State College-based contracting company, Glenn O. Hawbaker, allegedly misused millions of dollars that should have gone to workers. Officials say, instead, the money was reportedly pocketed by high level executives in the company and used for the company's bottom line. *** Largest... Read More.