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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.

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.