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Fishing license cost will remain same in 2022

Thursday, July 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (July 26) – During its quarterly business meeting held in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) gave preliminary approval to a proposal to establish a single, statewide Opening Day of Trout Season beginning annually in 2022. Under the proposed rulemaking which... Read More.

Pennsylvania prepares for a safe new school year

Wednesday, July 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With the first day of the 2021-22 school year approximately one month away, the departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) are offering recommendations to families and schools as they safely prepare for in-person teaching and learning. Vaccination DOH and PDE encourage all eligible students ages 12... Read More.

PA makes $97 million investment in clean, lead-free water projects

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PA is investing $97 million for 25 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 19 counties, including Jefferson County. Knox Township will get a nearly $3 million grant for water improvement. *** Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the investment of $97... Read More.

State Police charge three in Berks County human trafficking ring

Tuesday, July 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that charges have been filed against three people connected to a drug distribution and human trafficking ring operating in and around Reading, Berks County. Hector M. Rivera, 50, of Reading, PA; Dushawn O. Ellis, 31,... Read More.

Proposed nursing home regulations could add 1.5 more hours direct care

Thursday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Wolf Administration officials shared proposed nursing home regulations focused on increasing the quality of care received by residents by increasing the minimum direct care hours by 1.4 more hours each day. The current skilled nursing facility regulations have not been updated... Read More.

Safety tips for kids not eligible yet for COVID-19 vaccine

Thursday, July 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson visited the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg to discuss recommendations to keep children and their families safe while children under the age of 12 are not... Read More.

New conservation measures for dead trees to protect bats

Wednesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced new conservation measures in certain state forests where federally threatened and endangered bats are found. The new conservation measures (PDF) address traditional firewood collection and... Read More.

Dems, Repubs still at odds over how PA pandemic funding being used

Wednesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Earlier this year, Pennsylvania was allocated $7 billion in funds from the American Rescue Plan. Although the state budget has been passed, Democrats and Republicans are still at odds with how that money is being used. The federal government intended these funds... Read More.

Police warn of rapid increase in unemployment scams

Tuesday, July 20 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is seeing an increase in fraudulent attempts to apply for unemployment benefits using previously stolen identity information. In fact, just within the past couple of days, our local police barracks have had dozens of reports of... Read More.

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