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Democratic senator’s bill would prevent political appointees from serving as an IG

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth is introducing legislation Friday that would put restraints on the current and former political appointees to be nominated as inspectors general. The Inspector General's Independence Act would bar President Donald Trump and future presidents from nominating political appointees who... Read More.

Walk to Prevent Suicide this Weekend

Saturday, September 7 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual walk to help raise awareness and prevent suicide is this weekend. On Sunday the Clearfield-Jefferson Suicide Prevention Team will be at the DuBois City Park educating and raising awareness about suicide. The walk typically sees numerous vendors and speakers from across Jefferson... Read More.

Walking to Prevent Suicide this Weekend

Thursday, September 5 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual gathering to help spread awareness and prevent suicide is this weekend. Sunday marks the 15th year that survivors and community members impacted by suicide gather in DuBois to show support and spread resources and awareness. Hosted by the Clearfield-Jefferson Suicide Prevention Team,... Read More.

Protect yourself against tickborne diseases when outdoors

Friday, March 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvanians experiencing “spring fever,” that perennial urge to venture outdoors to hike, hunt, fish and explore, should plan now to protect themselves and their families against potentially serious tickborne diseases—including Lyme disease and the rare but dangerous Deer Tick Virus (DTV), which... Read More.

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.

Fire safety tips for cooler weather, Thanksgiving cooking

Thursday, November 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As residents prepare for cooler weather and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, members of the Wolf Administration are reminding Pennsylvanians of several important fire safety tips to keep your home and family safe. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that nearly 2,400 house fires occur... Read More.

“Wear mask and stop virus spread” pleas Jefferson County Emergency Services Director

Wednesday, November 18 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Jefferson County Emergency Services Director Tracy Zents sent out a plea to residents of the county to please be careful and try to take every precaution to slow the spread of the virus, especially as the holidays are approaching. *** Letter from... Read More.

COVID-19 units reopen at Penn Highlands; doctors urge to wear masks, act safely

Friday, November 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare is urging everyone not to relax about the important safety precautions that have keep COVID-19 from completely overwhelming our area so far. Dr. Shaun Sheehan, leader of the COVID-29 Task Force at the hospital, says that masks are effective... Read More.

Get rid of unwanted prescriptions so they don’t end up in wrong hands

Monday, October 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Over the weekend for the 19th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Governor Tom Wolf and the Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Health (DOH) encouraged all Pennsylvanians to drop off any medications that they no longer use, so those... Read More.

No fans in stands for pro or college sports yet

Saturday, July 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As Pennsylvania approached 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Friday, restaurant and bar owners say they'll fight back against Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders to further limit the number of patrons they’re allowed to serve. Meanwhile, sports teams have submitted plans... Read More.

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