Feel-Good/Events

West Branch Area School District teacher nominated for Teacher of the Year

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – A teacher from the West Branch Area School District in Clearfield County is among a dozen finalists for Pennsylvania’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. The Pennsylvania Department of Education on Thursday announced that Mary Beth Moslak was chosen as one of 12... Read More.

Brockway Council meeting indicates return of Tour de Brockway/update on 219/28 Intersection project

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

BROCKWAY – After a two year break, “The Tour de Brockway” is coming back, as the Brockway Borough Council learned at its May meeting Thursday. Terry Maher told council members that the two-year pause for the bike race came after a record number of... Read More.

DuBois welcomes new business: Z’s Sub Station

Monday, April 11 by Marissa Rigatti

DuBois, PA - Opening in DuBois today is a new business on Brady Street, Z's Sub Station. New business is important for our area, and we are excited to welcome Z Subs into the downtown DuBois. They specialize in quick serve, primarily takeout & delivery... Read More.

Brockway hires new part-time police officer

Friday, April 8 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council met Thursday, preparing for spring and summer by opening paving bids from five businesses. The bids ranged in price from $79,129 to $114,581. The lowest responsible bidder was Hager Paving, and the bid will be accepted after it... Read More.

Opening night for The Nerd at Reitz Theater

Friday, April 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Enjoy a hilarious show at the Reitz Theater in DuBois this weekend and next, with Larry Shue's comedy The Nerd. Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1979, The Nerd follows Willum Cubber, who is celebrating his 34th birthday when suddenly a new... Read More.

North Central PA LaunchBox celebrates official grand opening

Thursday, April 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois celebrated the official grand opening, almost three years after being established as a regional center for entrepreneurship and economic growth. “Given the significance of the LaunchBox mission, we chose to postpone the... Read More.

Summerville firefighters practice transporting patients

Wednesday, April 6 by wcednews

Summerville, PA – A shoutout to one of our fire departments in Jefferson County! On April 4, the Summerville Volunteer Fire Department participated in a practice drill, training in different ways of transporting patients in a variety of scenarios. They freshened up their skills and taught... Read More.

Penn Highlands names Halstead as Regional Market President

Tuesday, April 5 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare has made several key leadership changes to further its regional approach to the delivery of healthcare services in Northwestern and Central Pennsylvania. Rhonda Halstead, MSM, President of Penn Highlands Clearfield, has been named Regional Market President – Central Region,... Read More.

Events for this weekend: school plays, carnival, clean-ups

Saturday, April 2 by wcednews

Clearfield, Jefferson, and Elk Counties, PA - This week is filled with fantastic events, including school spring musicals, a free carnival for kids, and a spring clean-up. *** Redd up the rocks! Jefferson County History Center is holding a Clean-Up Day at the Scripture Rocks Heritage... Read More.

Guys and Dolls musical at DuBois Area High School

Friday, April 1 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois Area High School presents Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon on April 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. Although the show was supposed to take place in spring 2020, it... Read More.