Feel-Good/Events

DuBois Rotary Auction Returns Next Week

Friday, February 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Rotary Club is gearing up for their annual Rotary Auction next week. With hundreds of donated items up for bid, this fundraiser typically raises tens of thousands of dollars to help support local programs. ““We do a charity auction each year where... Read More.

DuBois School Board Seeking Grants/Approve New Projects

Friday, February 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois School Board approved several grant requests and projects this week. The biggest items include over $6.8 million dollars in state grants requests for HVAC and LED lighting upgrades at the middle school. The board also approved $55,000 dollars for new high school... Read More.

Mayhem in March Returns to DuBois

Thursday, February 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS - You are invited to watch the return of the boxing event Mayhem in March next week. Scheduled for Saturday March 7th at the DuBois Country Club, this spectacle will showcase hometown athletes with the DuBois WPAL who step into the ring to represent... Read More.

Trail of Dreams Expanding to St Marys

Monday, February 23 by wcednews

St. Marys - If you enjoy riding ATVs or run a business that depends on tourism, you can soon be seeing more traffic coming your way as the Elk County Riders are expanding the “Trail of Dreams” into St Marys. Already linking several towns in... Read More.

DuBois Bridal Expo Returns this Weekend

Friday, February 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - If you’re planning your big day, you’ll want to be in DuBois this weekend. The 51st annual DuBois Bridal Expo connects you to dozens of local vendors to turn your wedding vision into a reality. You’ll be able to explore a wide range of... Read More.

Legislation to Rename Small Town Post Office

Thursday, February 19 by wcednews

MAHAFFEY - A Mahaffey post office could soon be renamed to honor a veteran’s legacy. Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson would rename the Mahaffey Post Office for Marine Corps veteran and longtime mail carrier Robert Allen Bishop Sr.. Bishop served six years in... Read More.

Telling Pa Wilds Stories

Wednesday, February 18 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new regional storytelling initiative is shining a light on what defines the Pennsylvania Wilds. The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship is leading this effort to share authentic stories from across the region, highlighting everything from local hiking trails and waterways to small... Read More.

Volunteering Locally: DuBois Jaycees

Tuesday, February 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Jaycees are encouraging you to get involved in hands-on service projects that support the DuBois Area. Jaycees President Michaela Loy explained that this volunteer group is made of young professionals between the ages of 18 to 40 who focus on community... Read More.

DuBois Historical Society Hosting Black History Month Program

Tuesday, February 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - This Thursday you can learn more about an often overlooked chapter of local history. In recognition of Black History Month, the DuBois Area Historical society will host a special program exploring the stories of Fudge VanCamp, a former enslaved man, Revolutionary War veteran,... Read More.

Brockway School District Investing In Upgrades

Monday, February 16 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - The Brockway School District is investing over $50,000 dollars in new school equipment and facility improvements. The district approved $28,840 dollars on electrical switches. An additional $6,530 dollars will be used to purchase bleachers for the Field House Auxiliary Gym. They also approved $15,000... Read More.