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DCNR to begin spraying forests in gypsy moth suppression effort

Wednesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the start of aerial spraying of state woodlands to combat gypsy moth populations poised for spring outbreaks in some sections of Pennsylvania. “As the insects emerge and begin feeding, the... Read More.

Work Zone Awareness Week, plus Move Over law takes effect

Tuesday, April 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) today hosted an event to kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). The week, designated to highlight the critical importance of safe driving... Read More.

Temporary bridge May 3-5 at mile marker 123 on I-80 Woodland project

Tuesday, April 27 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued an update today on its Interstate 80 Woodland/Shawville Interchange project at mile marker 123. Traffic will be diverted onto a temporary bridge spanning Route 970 starting Thursday, April 29, with the demolition of the... Read More.

Repubs say proposed bill would support baseball fans, bigger crowds for minor league

Tuesday, April 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) would modify social distancing requirements for Minor League ballparks, allowing those ballparks to seat more fans in the stands and recoup financial losses suffered in 2020. The 2021 baseball season... Read More.

PA resumes Johnson & Johnson vaccine following FDA/CDC recommendation

Monday, April 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that the pause in administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine has been lifted. The move follows updated guidance announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... Read More.