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DuBois Area School District Partnering With Local Law Enforcement

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

DUBOIS - In an effort to promote school safety, the Dubois Area School District is partnering with local law enforcement. Superintendent Wendy Benton tells us that you may see more officers with DuBois, Sandy Township, and State Police on school grounds during and after school... Read More.

United Way Campaign Hits 60%

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Area United Way has hit 60 percent of their 2025 fundraiser campaign. With a goal of raising $315,000 dollars, all funds will ultimately go back into our local community. Everyone at the DuBois United Way is grateful for your support saying that... Read More.

Former Commissioner Accused of Theft

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - A former Jefferson County Commissioner is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing discarded jail fencing to sell for scrap. According to police in Fall of 2022 a contractor discovered some fencing left over from a 2018 renovation at the county jail. After notifying... Read More.

Area Family Facing Hardships

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report. DUBOIS - A young family IS facing unimaginable challenges on their journey to an unlikely parenthood. Brittany and Gerome Neiswonger after being told that they couldn’t have children have been blessed with two daughters, two year-old Haven and three... Read More.

Robotics State Qualifier Held In DuBois

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Click Here for Video Report. DUBOIS - A robotics State Qualifier competition was held in DuBois over the weekend, seeing around 40 teams participate. With a total of 45 groups ranging as far as Pittsburgh, teams were put to the test as they had to... Read More.

Groundhog Day 2025, Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter.

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - Punxsutawney Phil made his annual weather prediction on one of the coldest Groundhog Days in recent memory, predicting six more weeks of winter. This year, the furry soothsayer emerged from his burrow at around 7:26 am only to see his shadow, which means... Read More.

DuBois Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Penn State Intern

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a new intern from Penn State DuBois. Connor Cherry, from Lewistown Pa, is a key player on the school’s baseball team and is set to graduate in May with a bachelor’s Degree in Business. After graduation,... Read More.

18 Year-Old Accused of Stealing Computer Parts

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE - An 18 year-old Brookville man is facing theft charges for his alleged role in a computer parts theft from Walmart. According to State Police, on January 12th Josiah Blazer and two juveniles entered the Monroe Township Walmart and went to the computer section.... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois to use NursingNow Program

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Penn Highlands DuBois has announced that they plan on using a new website platform to help patients and families interact with healthcare workers. NursingNow, a new site dedicated to using communication tools, will be used by Penn Highland DuBois nurses for administrations, discharges,... Read More.

Nearly Half a Million Dollars Awarded for Road Work

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD COUNTY - 13 municipalities across Clearfield County are receiving $490,000 dollars for various road work projects. Currently the following areas were awarded the grant: Boggs Township, Bradford Township, Brady Township, Cooper Township, Ferguson Township, Greenwood Township, Graham Township, Houtzdale Borough, Lawrence Township, Morris Township, Penn... Read More.