Feel-Good/Events

Brookville Glove switches production, makes face masks for nursing homes

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – It took some out-of-the-box thinking and a busy weekend, but one company in Brookville switched from making gloves to sewing face masks for nursing homes! Thank you to the employees and plant manager at Brookville Glove! Within just a few hours of hearing... Read More.

First Class Children’s Foundation dropping off books for kids

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - In the middle of the chaos comes an act of kindness from First Class Children's Foundation. They are dropping off Imagination Boxes full of books, Pokemon trading card, fun school supplies, art products to five lucky kids this weekend. Other kids who... Read More.

Nursing homes use technology to keep families in contact

Thursday, March 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – With precautions being taken with the COVID-19 virus, nursing homes throughout Pennsylvania are not allowing visitors to enter the facilities, but that doesn't mean that families aren't staying close! Nelson’s Golden Years and other nursing home in our area are helping their... Read More.

Interview with Dr. Sheehan, Penn Highlands COVID-19 task force

Wednesday, March 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare is restricting visitation at its five hospitals, although there are some exceptions. The new COVID-19 task force meets each morning to determine how to better prepare for the eventual possibility of hospitals getting overwhelmed with patients who are... Read More.

Lunches for students: Details on meal distribution for kids

Tuesday, March 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Despite the statewide closure of schools for the next two weeks, school district will continue to provide free lunches to kids who need them. If you have questions for your specific school, please call them. Many schools have not released exact information... Read More.

Senior Scholastic Challenge postponed

Thursday, March 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Senior Scholastic Challenge has been postponed due to concerns from Penn State. The Senior Scholastic Challenge has been postponed in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Carol Foltz, the event organizer, is working to reschedule the event. All Penn State... Read More.

Blood drive this Friday at PH DuBois to help during coronavirus

Thursday, March 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the United States, the Community Blood Bank is working closely with national organizations, including AABB Interorganizational Task Force, Blood Centers of America (BCA), America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the CDC and the FDA to... Read More.

Brockway honors wrestler Anthony Glasl, announces Family Music Night

Wednesday, March 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – A new plaque is going up in Brockway to honor wrestler Anthony Glasl on his record number of wrestling wins! Brockway also announced a new Family music Night for second through sixth graders. During its March meeting, the Brockway school board set... Read More.

Mixer at Aegis, Brady St Florist, CORE, Lily’s, and NCPA Launchbox on Wednesday

Tuesday, March 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Ready for some networking and a chance to tour around some of our businesses in Downtown DuBois? There's a DuBois Chamber mixer with a variety of businesses in Downtown DuBois this Wednesday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Aegis Cofee Roasters, Brady Street... Read More.

DuBois Rotary Radio Auction breaks record, raises $36,000!

Sunday, March 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Over the weekend, the Rotary Radio Auction broke an all-time record and raised more than $36,000! Thank you to everyone who donated items and placed bids! This is the Rotary’s only fundraiser, so it’s incredibly important that people call in each year to... Read More.