Feel-Good/Events

DuBois Class of 2020 Adopt a Senior

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Help adopt a DuBois Class of 2020 student! The senior year for students at local schools has turned out differently than they could have ever expected. They were looking forward to prom, graduation, and all of the fun end-of-year activities with their... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare senior executives voluntarily reduces their pay

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (April 22, 2020) – As part of the overall plan to stabilize the financial condition of the local healthcare system due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PHH System Senior Executive Leadership Team has voluntarily taken a reduction in their pay. This action will... Read More.

Prayer vigil for healthcare workers at Penn Highlands DuBois tonight

Tuesday, April 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Tonight from 6:45 until 7:45 p.m., people will be parking at Penn Highlands DuBois and praying for healthcare workers during the nurses' shift change. The DuBois Light and Life Church encourages everyone to come and pray at the hospital. Please remain in your... Read More.

Gateway Cafe, First Baptist Church, Sysco offering free lunches this Saturday

Saturday, April 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The First Baptist Church, Sysco, and the Gateway Café in DuBois are proud to team up and serve more than 400 free bagged lunches this Saturday! These lunches are for anyone who wants one and include a delicious slow-roasted turkey and cheddar... Read More.

Free meals at DuBois Salvation Army this Saturday and Monday

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Need a good meal? Friends The Salvation Army is getting meals donated by Operation BBQ Relief. They will be distributing these meals on Saturday, April 18 and Monday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. You do not need... Read More.

How to get help or report child abuse and domestic violence

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – As the Stay at Home order continues in Pennsylvania and schools remain shut down for the remainder of the academic year, kids at stuck at home... some of them in unhappy, abusive homes, unfortunately. We have a comprehensive list of phone numbers you... Read More.

Brockway seniors have “social distancing photo shoot” at football field

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District capped off the Be The Light Event at Varischetti Field with a social distancing photo shoot. Using the football field, the school district was able to take pictures of seniors in front of the scoreboard, which read... Read More.

DuBois Regional Airport receives $1.9 million for improvement projects

Thursday, April 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) received an award of $1.9 million through an application for campus enhancement and improvement projects. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DoT) allocated funds to the airport to use toward plans for improvements and... Read More.

Resources for Reporting Child Abuse

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

A Voice For the Innocent: A Voice for the Innocent is a non-profit community dedicated to the support of those affected by rape and sexual abuse by offering a safe and compassionate space to share stories and seek help. www.avfti.org Crisis Text Line: Crisis Text Line is... Read More.

New business, Maria’s Fresh Pasta, to open in DuBois this Thursday

Tuesday, April 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – A new business is coming to DuBois... a drive-through pasta restaurant! Maria's Fresh Pasta will have their soft opening in the former Bruster's building on Modway Drive this Thursday, April 16. They'll be located at 241 Midway Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 and will... Read More.