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Three people and five pets rescued from DuBois fire

Wednesday, January 16

DuBois, PA – Fire crews in DuBois worked quickly to get the residents and their pets out safely from a house fire late Wednesday night.A home along Arminta Street in DuBois had caught fire... Read More.

Pirates broadcast Steve Blass will retire after 2019 season

Wednesday, January 16

Pittsburgh, PA – Steve Blass, Pirates broadcaster and the legendary Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher with two complete-game victories during the 1971 World Series, has announced that he’ll retire after the 2019 season.This upcoming season is... Read More.

Winter storm update for rest of week and weekend

Wednesday, January 16

DuBois, PA - A light snow stormfront is headed our way for the middle of the week, followed by a heavy winter storm for the weekend.Weather forecast according to Accuweather, brought to you... Read More.

Smoking down but vaping skyrockets for teens

Wednesday, January 16

United States – There’s good news and bad news about teenagers and nicotine addiction. Although cigarette use is significantly down for teens, the use of e-cigs or vaping is at sky-high levels.E-cigs have been... Read More.

Teaching kids about finances

Wednesday, January 16

DuBois, PA – Saving and spending wisely is a lesson that we should all learn… and Carrie Wood and Shane Pentz from Timberland Federal Credit Union says it’s an easier lesson to learn if... Read More.

DiLullo Transport and AmServe/DuSan get Chamber awards

Tuesday, January 15

DuBois, PA – Congrats to two of our local businesses! DiLullo Transport is receiving this year’s Small Business of the Year Award from the DuBois Chamber of Commerce, and the AmServe DuSan Ambulance will... Read More.

State Police seize nearly $17 million of drugs in last part of 2018

Tuesday, January 15

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police seized nearly $17 million worth of illegal drugs just in the last quarter of 2018.From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, state police seized about 224 pounds of cocaine... Read More.

Flu season slightly milder than last year

Tuesday, January 15

Pennsylvania – Flu season rages on, but the good news is that this season seems slightly better than last year.Although there’s no official national tracking of flu cases, the CDC uses voluntary numbers from... Read More.

Clarion man charged with fentanyl overdose death

Tuesday, January 15

Clarion, PA – A Clarion man is facing charges for the overdose death of another Clarion County man in August. 26-year-old Matthew McDermid drove 26-year-old Tanner Eisenman to... Read More.

Snow incoming Thursday… more for weekend

Tuesday, January 15

DuBois, PA - A snow stormfront will make its way into our area on Thursday, followed by a potentially heavier snow storm on Saturday.Weather forecast according to Accuweather, brought to you by