March 2021 – Page 4 – Connect FM | Local News Radio | Dubois, PA

USDA expands Pandemic Assistance for Producers programs

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The USDA is expanding the scope of its programs to assist producers hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic. Current programs are expanding and being beefed up, plus new programs are also being added for some farmers. It's Pandemic Assistance for Producers, also known as... Read More.

DuBois Middle School closed Thursday-Friday for deep cleaning

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Area Middle School was just informed of their 9th confirmed case of COVID-19 within a rolling 14-day window. As recommended by the CDC, this is within the threshold to necessitate a temporary closure on Thursday, March 25 and Friday,... Read More.

17-year-old boy killed in head-on collision in Clearfield County

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

Bigler, PA – A 17-year-old boy was killed in a fatal head-on collision in Bigler, Clearfield County, yesterday morning. The unnamed teen had been driving along Route 53 in Bigler Township around 8 a.m. Tuesday. He crossed over the center line for unknown reasons and struck... Read More.

Punxsy woman loses $3,000 trying to buy a dog online

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – A Jefferson County woman was scammed out of $3,000 recently when she attempted to buy a dog online from someone claiming to be in Texas. The 40-year-old woman from Punxsutawney reported it to state police on March 20, saying that she... Read More.

DuBois man smashes Jeep windows, house window, subwoofer speaker

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

Brady Township, PA – A DuBois man was charged after he allegedly smashed three windows in a Luthersburg woman's Jeep, broke a double pane window at a home, and broke a subwoofer speaker, causing nearly $800 worth of damage. State Police in DuBois say it... Read More.

Car strikes school bus transporting 16 kids in Clarion County, no one injured

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – A car struck a school bus transporting 16 kids in Clarion County, but thankfully no one was injured. The school bus had been driving along Truittburg Road in Redbank Township around 3:25 p.m. on March 15 when a Dodge pickup truck... Read More.

Human Services Secretary resigns, Gov. Wolf nominates Meg Snead to replace

Wednesday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to nominate Meg Snead to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Snead’s nomination comes after current DHS Secretary Teresa Miller announced her departure from the administration effective April 30,... Read More.

PA amends mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people to align with CDC

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam amended the existing Universal Face Coverings order, issued on November 17, 2020, to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. The amended... Read More.

Dave Meholick will run for Dubois Area District Judge

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Another candidate for the DuBois area district judge seat, this time one who has run for the seat four years ago. Dave “Dutch” Meholick has formally announced his candidacy for the position left open with the retirement of Judge Pat Ford. Back in... Read More.

Police warn to remove firearms from vehicles, lock doors

Tuesday, March 23 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – Police are warning you to remove your firearms from any vehicles and always lock your car doors after a string of vehicle break-ins in Clearfield County. Lawrence Township Police say that multiple vehicles were broken into overnight on March 16 in... Read More.