A month ago, Angela Herbein didn’t imagine she would be without her husband, John, at Christmas. Even at 82 years old, he was an avid runner and steadfast weightlifter who’d been at her side for 37 years, she said. “We both got COVID,” Herbein said. “Mine got better. His didn’t.” Read More...
The Cambria County Drug Coalition has launched two campaigns addressing underage drinking and vaping in the county. According to a Pennsylvania Youth Survey in 2019, vaping nicotine and alcohol consumption are the two most misused substances for teens in Cambria County. Read More...
CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — The Cambria County Drug Coalition says it's preparing to launch two campaigns targeting underage drinking and vaping. Read More...
The Cambria County Drug Coalition and more than a dozen Cambria County pharmacies have partnered to distribute pouches that can be used to neutralize unwanted, unused or expired drugs, coalition leaders announced Tuesday. Members of the public can receive Deterra drug deactivation pouches at no cost by visiting the drive-through windows of participating pharmacies through
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Cambria County Drug Coalition is helping those who have lost someone to substance use disorder remember their loved ones. The group is helping people memorialize their loved ones by joining in the making of quilts. Each quilt panel is 3 feet by 6 feet to symbolize the size of a
During the holiday season of glad tidings and joy to the world, people get so caught up in their own celebration they fail connect with those suffering loss and pain. A special Blue Christmas church service Thursday in downtown Johnstown was built around lifting those who are hurting. Read More...
Addressing the opioid crisis gripping the state and nation requires a multifaceted approach, beginning with understanding the core issue, the state's top doctor told University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown students on Wednesday. "Addiction is a medical condition. It is not a moral failure," Dr. Rachel Levine, secretary of health, said during Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis and
Since its formation in September 2016, the members and sectors of the Cambria County Drug Coalition “have stayed the course” in a three-pronged approach to bring leaders in law enforcement, treatment and prevention together to reverse the county’s drug problem. On Tuesday, the drug coalition held its annual community report outreach meeting at Richland High
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — It was a busy week last week and over the weekend as communities across our region participated in red ribbon week and National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In Cambria County, the events all came down to Tuesday as the annual Community Report Out event was held. Read More...
Not everyone has the right stuff to be a first responder. Dealing with devastating fires, vehicle crashes and other emergencies takes strength of character. The regions' police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and dispatchers were honored for their dedication at the second annual "First Responder Appreciation Breakfast," held Friday at Emmanuel Church in Richland Township.