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.
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials across the country are giving people the chance to clean out their medicine cabinets Saturday with the next National Drug Take Back Day. Read More...
JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ Plus) — The Cambria County Drug Coalition is hosting a national campaign right here in Cambria County. This week is National Red Ribbon Week and the coalition is hosting events in honor of a fallen hero more than 30 years ago. Read More...
The Cambria County Drug Coalition has a slate of events planned to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug campaign in the nation. The Red Ribbon Campaign started after drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA Agent Enrique Camarena in 1985 and the tradition of displaying red ribbons as a symbol of intolerance
The Cambria County Drug Coalition is transitioning from a successful September supporting National Recovery Month and the many people living in recovery, to raising awareness through the county’s Red Ribbon Campaign and National DEA Drug Take Back day set in the month of October. Read More...
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ Plus) — October 26 is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The Cambria County Drug Coalition is partnering with the D.E.A.’s efforts and has teamed up with 25 local police departments and pharmacies across the county to help people safely dispose of their drugs. Read More...