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If you need a background check for your job, start now

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) today reminded people needing Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history background checks as a condition of employment that the December 31 deadline to obtain this clearance is approaching and strongly encouraged anyone needing this clearance... Read More.

Democratic candidate rally in DuBois this Saturday

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Democratic candidates, both local and statewide, will be coming to DuBois on Saturday for a rally and women's march. Some of those attending and speaking: Josh Shapiro - PA Attorney General, up for re-election Nina Ahmad - candidate for PA Auditor General ... Read More.

Brockway High School sees first COVID-19 case in district

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway School District is seeing its first confirmed case of COVID-19 at the Brockway High School. The person, who is not identified as either a student or staff member, has not been in the school building since Oct. 9. The Department of Health... Read More.

Brockway raises coaches’ pay, addresses safety plans

Thursday, October 15 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Sports coaches in the Brockway Area School District are getting a raise. The Brockway School Board met Tuesday and approved raises of $150 for head coaches, $100 for assistant and junior high coaches, and $50 for elementary coaches. The board also re-hired... Read More.

Paving from Oct. 14-20 at Brockway’s Varischetti Field

Tuesday, October 13 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Paving will take place at Frank Varischetti Field on Wednesday, October 14th and last until Tuesday, October 20th! Brockway's Athletic Department is asking that players, parents, and staff refrain from using the sidewalks or the pavement at that time. The field entrance for... Read More.

Meet the Candidates: Mike Armanini and Ryan Grimm, 75th District House of Reps

Tuesday, October 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Listen this Thursday, October 15th for a special "Meet the Candidates" running for the 75th State Representative, filling Matt Gabler's seat, on on Connect FM's Contact Show. Republican Mike Armanini, and Democrat Ryan Grimm will each have their own separate half hour... Read More.

Clearfield Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, October 12 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A Clearfield Elementary School student has tested positive for COVID-19. In a notification to the community, the Clearfield Area School District said that the student has not been in school since Oct. 1. They are working with the Department of Health to... Read More.

Route 879 (Anderson Creek) bridge closed overnight Friday/Saturday morning

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Curwensville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area drivers to an upcoming, temporary closure on a bridge repair project along Route 879. The bridge spans Anderson Creek near Curwensville and repairing it will improve its condition rating from “poor” to... Read More.

Register by this Saturday to hand out candy at Sandy Twp Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Want to hand out candy at the Sandy Township Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29? They need you to register by this Saturday, Oct. 10! Only “trunkers” need to register with Sandy Township... our little ghouls and goblins “treaters” can just show up... Read More.

Reminder: Ticks and Lyme Disease still a danger in fall

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- As people continue to spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf Administration wants to remind residents of the dangers of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, and to take steps to protect themselves. “Autumn is a wonderful season to spend time outdoors and... Read More.