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
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...
JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Drug Coalition is celebrating National Recovery Month this weekend. “Recovery in the Valley,” is a family-friendly event to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery while promoting the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Read More...
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — September is the 30th celebration of national recovery month. "Recovery in the Valley" is an event taking place Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park in downtown Johnstown. This family-friendly event will promote the benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery of substance use and mental health conditions. Read More...
Lanterns lit the way in Point Park in Johnstown on Saturday in memory of those who died from substance abuse. It was International Overdose Awareness Day. The local event was sponsored by the Cambria County Drug Coalition’s Recovery Workgroup. Read More...
Saturday was National Overdose Awareness Day and dozens gathered at Point Park in Johnstown to remember the lives lost to drug overdoses in the county. Read More...
Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and the Cambria County Drug Coalition's recovery work group is holding an event to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of substance use disorder. It will take place at Point Park in Johnstown from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Read more...