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Phoenix Sintered Metals in Brockway gets Governor’s safety award

Friday, December 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Compensation and Insurance Scott G. Weiant presented Phoenix Sintered Metals LLC in Brockway with the Governor's Award for Safety Excellence, highlighting the importance of workplace safety committees. "One of the many ways Phoenix Sintered... Read More.

Use extreme caution when driving, avoid deer collisions

Monday, November 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman and State Police Commissioner Colonel Robert Evanchick reminded drivers of the higher risk for deer-related crashes in the fall and that insurance companies cannot add a surcharge to auto insurance premiums for such crashes. "Under Pennsylvania law,... Read More.

L&I donates 600 stuffed toys to Pennsylvania children

Friday, November 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) donated nearly 600 stuffed toys that passed safety inspections to the 32nd annual Holiday Wish program, Dauphin County Systems of Care and New Hope Ministries gift drives this... Read More.

Snow Squall Awareness Week: what to do if driving in snow squall

Tuesday, November 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although it's early in the season, state officials are already reminding us how to drive... or rather avoid driving.... in snow squalls. We just got our first real look at some wintry weather over the weekend and on Monday, and this... Read More.

Click It or Ticket: Extra seat belt enforcement, child safety seat checks

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Troopers will once again be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” traffic enforcement program from Monday, November 15 through Sunday, November 28. If a motorist is stopped for a traffic violation and is not wearing a seat belt,... Read More.

PA discusses school bus safety for kids, results of Operation Safe Stop

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lower Allen Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation... Read More.

Donut Drive Drowsy campaign returns to Scotty’s Donuts

Saturday, November 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Scotty’s Donuts in DuBois are again partnering on the Donut Drive Drowsy Campaign running from Sunday, November 7, through Saturday, November 13. “Whether caused by long nights caring for a newborn, overtime hours at work... Read More.

Wear it! Mandatory life jacket requirement November-April

Tuesday, November 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With vibrant, changing foliage as a colorful backdrop to any adventure during the fall season, the lure of a relaxing paddle along a scenic river, stream, or lake is hard to resist. To ensure boaters return home safely, the Pennsylvania Fish... Read More.

EMS and firefighters take Stop The Bleed class with PH trauma surgeon

Thursday, October 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands DuBois, AmServ DuSan, and DuBois EMS recently teamed up to provide Stop the Bleed® classes to the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department. A Stop the Bleed class was conducted on October 12th at the Fourth Ward Fire Company where 29... Read More.

Firefighters talk to kindergarten about fire safety

Thursday, October 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Firefighters and kindergarteners came together Wednesday for a quick safety lesson and some treats! Thanks to our friends at the JE DuBois Third Ward Hose Co who invited Juniata kindergarten classes to their fire station. Third Ward Captain Leo Brooks talked with the... Read More.

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