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PA’s firearm background check system experiences record volume for third consecutive quarter

Friday, April 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Yet again, more people than ever are applying to be able to carry firearms. Another record number of background checks were done in the first quarter of 2021. *** Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) set... Read More.

Regional COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in State College

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you want the COVID-19 vaccine but have been having trouble getting an appointment, good news! A new Regional Vaccination Clinic (RVC) is opening up in nearby Centre County at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State University's campus. It'll start administering... Read More.

Secretary of Ag visits rural vaccine clinics, encourages farmworkers to seize opportunity

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – With all of Pennsylvania's essential agriculture industry now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, agricultural officials are thanking farmers for their hard work during the pandemic and encouraging farmers to trust the science and take the vaccine. *** Gettysburg, PA - With all of Pennsylvania’s essential... Read More.

Grocery store workers, now vaccine eligible, recognized for heroic work

Wednesday, April 7 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Wolf visited Weis Markets in Enola, Cumberland County, to recognize the heroic efforts of Pennsylvania’s grocery store workers, who are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The governor expressed his gratitude to Pennsylvania’s 180,000 grocery store workers, who suddenly became frontline... Read More.

Pennsylvania moves on to Phase 1B in vaccine plan, Phase 1C on April 12

Tuesday, April 6 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Starting April 5, Pennsylvanians in Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to become protected against the virus. Phase 1B eligible Pennsylvanians include: People in congregate settings not otherwise specified as long-term care... Read More.

Pennsylvanians reminded to register to vote by May 3 for primary election

Tuesday, April 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With the May 18 municipal primary election fast approaching, Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid reminds eligible Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote is May 3. "I encourage all eligible voters to make sure that they are registered, and their information... Read More.

More than 5.5 million vaccinations in PA, 33.5 percent have received first dose

Monday, April 5 by wcednews

Department Of Health: More Than 5.5 Million Vaccinations To Date, First Doses Of Vaccine To 33.5 Percent Of Population, PA Ranks 12th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations 5,343 New Cases, 2,173 Patients Hospitalized And 433 Patients In The Intensive Care Unit Harrisburg, PA -... Read More.

PennDOT reminds you to be careful when renewing license, registration online

Monday, April 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds its customers to exercise caution while renewing their driver's license or vehicle registration online, and to make sure that they're on PennDOT's official Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov, for making... Read More.

PA deer harvest exceeds last year, sets new record for bucks in antler restrictions era

Monday, April 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania hunters followed up 2019-20 hunting seasons’ highest overall deer harvest in 15 years by topping it when they took an estimated 435,180 deer in the 2020-21 hunting seasons, which closed in January, the Pennsylvania Game Commission reported. The 2020-21 estimated deer... Read More.

Plan to vaccinate teachers, school staff happening ahead of schedule

Monday, April 5 by wcednews

Kingston, PA - After vaccinating more than 112,500 teachers and school staff in only about three weeks, Governor Tom Wolf visited Luzerne County to announce the special vaccination initiative is a success and was completed ahead of schedule. The accomplishment is an important step... Read More.

PA’s firearm background check system experiences record volume for third consecutive quarter

Regional COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in State College

Secretary of Ag visits rural vaccine clinics, encourages farmworkers to seize opportunity

Grocery store workers, now vaccine eligible, recognized for heroic work

Pennsylvania moves on to Phase 1B in vaccine plan, Phase 1C on April 12

Pennsylvanians reminded to register to vote by May 3 for primary election

More than 5.5 million vaccinations in PA, 33.5 percent have received first dose

PennDOT reminds you to be careful when renewing license, registration online

PA deer harvest exceeds last year, sets new record for bucks in antler restrictions era

Plan to vaccinate teachers, school staff happening ahead of schedule

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