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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Stressing Self Examination

Wednesday, October 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - October first marks the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in four women will have Breast Cancer in their lifetime. In addition statistics show that every two minutes in the United States, a woman... Read More.

DuBois Schools Receives Feminine Hygiene Product Grant

Wednesday, October 2 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Area School District has received almost $6,000 dollars to help purchase feminine hygiene products. These funds are all possible due to the signing of Act 55, allowing the Department of Health to allocate up to three million dollars to Pennsylvania schools... Read More.

Annual Haunted Walk Scheduled

Wednesday, October 2 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - An annual Haunted Walk in Curwensville is scheduled for this weekend. Located at the Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, the family friendly walk will feature a plethora of activities from a live DJ, food trucks, and even a few spooky jump scares. The walks are... Read More.

Fire Reported at DuBois Village

Tuesday, October 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS - We are receiving reports of a small fire at the DuBois Village assisted living center. At around 6:50 pm crews received reports of a possible electrical fire on multiple floors. Once on scene, crews discovered a small fire in the crawl space above the... Read More.

Priority Media Supporting Hurricane Victims

Tuesday, October 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Priority Media’s Sunny 106 and Connect FM are collecting items for hurricane victims in North Carolina. You can help by bringing non-perishable items to our West Long Avenue studios in Downtown DuBois. We accept any donations, however, water, toiletries and diapers are desperately needed. You... Read More.

Elk County Standoff Shooting Justified

Tuesday, October 1 by wcednews

JOHNSONBURG - The Elk County DA has announced that an August police standoff that killed one was justified. On August 6th police received reports that a man, identified as 40 year-old Jacob Grebbien, was distressed and claiming through texts that he allegedly wanted a... Read More.

Herm Federal Case Postponed

Tuesday, October 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A federal case against the City of DuBois’ former City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio and former city employee Roberta “Bobbie” Shaffer has been postponed. Initially scheduled for October 1st, the duo has requested a continuation due to scheduling conflicts, which was not opposed... Read More.

Businesses Supporting Businesses

Tuesday, October 1 by wcednews

DUBOIS - October marks the DuBois Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Month, providing support for our local businesses. Chamber month allows our businesses to interact directly with the DuBois Chamber to discuss and see how being a member can benefit your venture. According to the Chamber of... Read More.

Ridgway Man Facing Drug Charges

Tuesday, October 1 by wcednews

RIDGWAY - An Elk County man is behind bars after police say he allegedly had drugs and guns in his possession. On September 23rd State Police received an anonymous tip that a Ridgway resident was in possession of drug paraphernalia and firearms. A check was performed... Read More.

Speed Display installed in Clearfield County

Tuesday, October 1 by wcednews

DECATUR TOWNSHIP - A radar controlled speed display has been placed on Route 2018 in Decatur Township. Located between Decatur Street and Perks Street, the board is meant to remind drivers to follow speed limits. The board is placed in a posted 35 mile per hour... Read More.