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Penn Highlands talks vaccine requirement, COVID-19 surge

Friday, November 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Healthcare workers will have to prove that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4, 2022, if they want to remain employed. Officials at Penn Highlands Healthcare say that, although they do encourage everyone to get vaccinated, the decision is not... Read More.

Pennsylvania students might go maskless by early December

Friday, November 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Students at DuBois Area School District might be able to go maskless starting Dec. 6, but it all depends on how it plays out legally statewide. DuBois Area School District will be following along with the statewide mask mandate until it's lifted,... Read More.

Ridgway election candidates will “cast lots” to break tie

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA - Here's proof that every vote counts! After two Ridgway Borough Council candidates tied with exactly 525 votes each, they'll "cast lots" to learn who will fill the seat. Republican Brent Kemmer and Democrat Joe Gasbarre were tied for the fourth seat on... Read More.

Protest about vaccine requirement planned at Penn Highlands

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A protest rally is planned for outside of Penn Highlands DuBois this Friday by those who are concerned about the vaccine requirement for anyone working at the hospital. Organizers are calling it a "medical freedom of choice rally". Participants plan to meet on... Read More.

Thomas Glasl named as new Goodwill president and CEO

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA - Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania has named Thomas Glasl as the new president and CEO of the company, replacing the recently retired Ray Donati. Glasl had been the Chief Operating Officer of our local Goodwill since 2020, and before that... Read More.

Monday is deadline for coupons for Shop Small Saturday bag

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Shop Small Saturday is November 27th! The Greater DuBois Chamber is partnering with Downtown DuBois, Inc. to hand out bags filled with coupons and information about our local businesses. If you would like to promote your business in these bags, drop off flyers or... Read More.

Click It or Ticket: Extra seat belt enforcement, child safety seat checks

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Troopers will once again be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” traffic enforcement program from Monday, November 15 through Sunday, November 28. If a motorist is stopped for a traffic violation and is not wearing a seat belt,... Read More.

Veterans Day programs and closures for today

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Please take a moment on Veterans Day to honor the people who serve the country we love so much. In DuBois, one of the biggest celebrations will be at the DuBois Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813 at 114 Fuller Street. A special... Read More.

Brockway continues masking, says goodbye to three board members

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Brockway Area School District responded quickly to the Commonwealth Court Judge Christine Fizzano Cannon's ruling that the state's mask mandate is unenforceable. The school board had parents come to its meeting to continue to protest the mask mandate, and the... Read More.

Penn Highlands will comply with federal vaccine mandate

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare says they will comply with the federal vaccine mandate, requiring all of their healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4 unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption. This mandate does not allow... Read More.