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About Morning Connection
Morning Connection is local news, sports, and conversations with special guests from around the community. Listen here for podcasts of previous interviews.
Q & A with Dan
GROWING UP: I'm a local boy, born in Clearfield and grew up there until age 12. My family moved to DuBois, where my teen "growing up" years were spent. Other than four years in Tennessee for my college education, I have lived in the DuBois area all my life.
GETTING INTO RADIO: My radio experience began with sports reports at a college radio station in Chattanooga, TN during the fall of 1984. My local radio career started in the summer of 1985 at WDBA-FM in DuBois, PA.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Host of the "Positive Alternative" music program, Morning Show host, Afternoon Drive host, Program/Music Director, and eventually, General Manager -- all at WDBA-FM, DuBois from 1988-2007.
FUNNY RADIO STORY: While doing live play-by-play for a high school football broadcast, an EMERGENCY bathroom situation became evident. Three minutes remained in the game, but I knew that was going to be two minutes too long to wait. I pointed to my partner who was there to keep stats and give "color analysis," and I quickly departed the broadcast booth. The poor guy was left alone to finish the game and post-game show. It was funny after everything was resolved.
ONE PERSON IN HISTORY YOU'D LIKE TO MEET: Ronald Reagan
THREE DINNER GUESTS: Thomas Sowell, Victor Davis Hanson, John MacArthur
FAVORITE SINGER OR GROUP: Keith Green, Petra, Third Day, Newsboys
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: WKRP in Cincinnati, Last Man Standing, The Office, Duck Dynasty
WORDS TO LIVE BY: "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?"
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak, Seafood, Pizza
BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Coke Zero
HOBBIES: Sports card collecting
LIFE GOAL: To be a man of integrity who honors and glorifies God
GREATEST FEAR: Failing or disappointing my family
CHARITY OF CHOICE: Compassion International
Our Episodes

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Around PA's 75th - State Representative Mike Armanini - June 20, 2025
State Representative Mike Armanini provides an update on the Pennsylvania budget battle in Harrisburg ... previews some fun, summer events ... and reminds constituents of where his offices are... Read more.

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Free Medical Clinic of DuBois - Dolly, Dee, and Paula - June 19, 2025
An update on Free Medical Clinic of DuBois events, including the distribution of toiletries for veterans on Tuesday, June... Read more.

Preview of the DuBois Little League All Stars - District 10 Tournament, and the Frank Varischetti District All Star Football Game.... Read more.

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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - June 16, 2025
Jodi August, the Executive Director of the DuBois Chamber of Commerce, provides an update on various community festivals and fairs during... Read more.

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Community Days - Upcoming Events- June 10, 2025
Listen in to learn more about Community Days in... Read more.

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Tri-County Insider News Week in Review - June 6, 2025
For the week of May 30th through June... Read more.

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Paul Sprague of the DuBois VFW - Upcoming Events - June 5, 2025
Paul Sprague of the DuBois VFW shares the details of upcoming events ... including a special memorial on display at DuBois Community Days, and the next Military Food Share event at DuBois Alliance... Read more.

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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - June 2, 2025
Jodi August, Executive Director of the DuBois Chamber of Commerce, provides an update on the 7 Brew ribbon-cutting this week in... Read more.

The top stories, most interacted-with stories, and Bronson Rasmussen's pick of the top local news story of the week for May 23rd through May... Read more.

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Let's Talk Business - DCCCI Car Show - May 30, 2025
Becki and Becky of the DuBois Continuum of Care Community Inc provide details about the upcoming Father's Day Car... Read more.

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Tri-County Insider News Week in Review - May 23, 2025
News Director, Bronson Rasmussen, shares the top local news stories of the week for May 16th through 23rd. The most interacted-with stories, and his choice of top story of the week are also... Read more.

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DuBois Dream Update - Albert Varacallo - May 23, 2025
Albert Varacallo provides an update on the DuBois Dream heading into the summer... Read more.