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Shortage of Moderna vaccine in PA after many mistakenly used as first dose

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania is facing a temporary shortage of booster shots of the Moderna vaccine after providers mistakenly used them as first doses. State health officials say the error could mean more than 100,000 people will need appointments rescheduled. The second-dose shortage does not... Read More.

Vehicle restrictions on certain highways due to winter weather

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

UPDATE! RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED. Clearfield, PA – As winter weather conditions change in our area, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting motorists that restrictions are being lifted on roadways in the region as noted below: On U.S. Route 322/22 from I-99 in Centre County through... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Statewide positivity rate decrease to 8.0%

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The statewide percent-positivity went down to 8.0% from 8.6% last week. We now are seeing three counties who have a positivity rate lower than five percent. There are no counties reporting over 20 percent positivity rate. *** Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf proposes Nellie Bly Scholarship for PASSHE college students

Thursday, February 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf wants to bet on 44,000 students to help them earn a college degree while graduating with less debt and building successful lives in Pennsylvania. The governor held a press conference to discuss how his historic Nellie Bly Scholarship Program... Read More.

PA issues COVID-19 vaccine order to expedite vaccine administration, improve accessibility

Tuesday, February 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam issued an order directing vaccine providers’ administration of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure that Pennsylvanians are vaccinated as quickly and efficiently as possible. Governor Tom Wolf signed a concurrent order. “I understand how frustrating the current vaccine... Read More.

Bluebird boxes for sale from PA Game Commission

Tuesday, February 16 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Spring might not be “just around the corner,” but bluebirds will be scouting out nesting sites before you know it, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission can help bring them and other songbirds to your backyard. Bluebird nesting boxes built by staff at the... Read More.

Speed limit reduced to 45 mph on Clearfield County I-80 due to winter storm

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – With winter weather and snowfall moving through the area, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on a section of Interstate 80 in Clearfield and Centre counties. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who... Read More.

State highways restricted due to icy roads Monday night, Tuesday morning

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In response to winter weather and the potential for icy conditions through much of the state on Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) plan to implement restrictions on trucks and other vehicles on certain roadways... Read More.

New law provides free IDs for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today said that Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness are now able to obtain a free initial photo ID or renewal a photo ID as a result of Act... Read More.

DCNR providing more state park campsites allowing pets in 2022

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that more campsites will be open to pets when their owners visit Pennsylvania state parks next year. “We’re getting the word out early that more than 130 new sites at six state... Read More.

Shortage of Moderna vaccine in PA after many mistakenly used as first dose

Vehicle restrictions on certain highways due to winter weather

COVID-19 Update: Statewide positivity rate decrease to 8.0%

Gov. Wolf proposes Nellie Bly Scholarship for PASSHE college students

PA issues COVID-19 vaccine order to expedite vaccine administration, improve accessibility

Bluebird boxes for sale from PA Game Commission

Speed limit reduced to 45 mph on Clearfield County I-80 due to winter storm

State highways restricted due to icy roads Monday night, Tuesday morning

New law provides free IDs for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness

DCNR providing more state park campsites allowing pets in 2022

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