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Brockway gets anonymous donation for Knox Boxes for emergencies

Friday, October 8 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Volunteer Hose Company got a donation from a community member to invest in Knox Boxes for area businesses. The donor wished to remain anonymous, but is paying for the software and equipment for the secure box system. The Knox Box... Read More.

Parent records Jeff Tech phone conversation without permission

Friday, October 8 by wcednews

Reynoldsville, PA – A parent recorded a phone conversation from a school, leading to an investigation into harassment and wire tap violations. On Wednesday, a secretary at Jeff Tech had contacted a student's parent in reference to COVID-19. The parent reportedly recorded this conversation and posted... Read More.

13th Annual Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk this Saturday

Friday, October 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Area Historical Society will offer a step back in time to the late 1950s and 60s with its 13th Annual Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk on Saturday, Oct. 9. The journey this year will focus on a student in DuBois,... Read More.

Bike2Build 900-mile bike trip will end in Clearfield this Saturday

Friday, October 8 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A journey of about 900 miles will wrap up this Saturday as 80-year-old John Farr finally makes it back to Clearfield County on his bicycle. This is his 20th Bike2Build event, which raises money to build and renovate homes in our... Read More.

Firefighters talk to kindergarten about fire safety

Thursday, October 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Firefighters and kindergarteners came together Wednesday for a quick safety lesson and some treats! Thanks to our friends at the JE DuBois Third Ward Hose Co who invited Juniata kindergarten classes to their fire station. Third Ward Captain Leo Brooks talked with the... Read More.

DCC to hold meeting for health and safety plan questions

Thursday, October 7 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Dubois Central Catholic will be holding a town hall meeting 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the DCC school auditorium to collectively discuss the administration's health and safety plan with parents of children attending DCC. Members of the board and administration will... Read More.

The Mousetrap at Reitz Theater opens this Friday

Thursday, October 7 by wcednews

Dubois, PA - Suspect everyone! Reitz Theater will be performing Agatha Christie's famous murder mystery, The Mousetrap, directed by Amanda Braunns. Cost is $13 for general admission, or $11 for senior citizens or students. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. There... Read More.

Three young teens given alcohol in Elk County

Thursday, October 7 by wcednews

Horton Township, PA – Police are starting an investigation in Elk County in which someone reportedly gave alcohol to at least three young teens. Although no suspect is listed at this time, the victims are listed as a 13-year-old Brockport girl, 15-year-old Brockport girl, and... Read More.

New driver license program expands option for visually impaired

Thursday, October 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that visually-impaired Pennsylvania residents can now use bioptic telescope lenses to obtain a learner's permit and ultimately earn a driver's license. "This law makes significant changes that will ultimately increase many of our residents' independence and enhance... Read More.

Ray Donati retires as CEO of Goodwill NCPA

Wednesday, October 6 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA – Congratulations to President/CEO of Goodwill Industries of NCPA Ray Donati on his retirement! Some of Ray's friends and colleagues celebrated the occasion with a mid-day mixer at the Goodwill facilities in Falls Creek and congratulated him on his accomplishments. Ray Donati became... Read More.