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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
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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - November 24, 2025
On the verge of the "Shop Small" season, DuBois Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jodi August shares an update on many of the special things happening in the... Read more.
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DuBois Dream Update - Albert Varacallo - November 21, 2025
Albert Varacallo shares an update about a new international affiliation for the Dream in Bulgaria, and he talks about some of this year's bright local high school basketball prospects who have... Read more.
A recap of District 9, PIAA football playoffs ... and comments by Brockway Rovers Head Coach Jake... Read more.
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Rovers Recap - Coach Jake Heigel - November 17, 2025
Brockway Rovers Head Football Coach Jake Heigel recaps his team's 27-0 PIAA playoff loss to Penn Cambria. Heigel also comments on the Rovers' accomplishments during the 2025... Read more.
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PA Budget Update - State Representative Mike Armanini - November 14, 2025
State Representative Mike Armanini updates us on the state budget, which was enacted just a few days ago.... Read more.
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Consolidation Countdown - Ben Kafferlin - November 14, 2025
DuBois / Sandy Township Interim Manager Ben Kafferlin provides crucial information about the commencement of the new City of DuBois municipality in 50+ days. Kafferlin talks about what's ahead... Read more.
Updates on District 9, PIAA football playoffs ... and the DuBois Lady Beavers' run in the PIAA soccer... Read more.
Update on District 9 and PIAA playoffs for football, soccer, and... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - November 3, 2025
While Dan stumbles over his words, Jodi eloquently shares important information related to the DuBois Chamber of Commerce on this first Monday of November.... Read more.
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Won by One to Jamaica - Henry Shaffer - October 27 and 29, 2025
Learn more about the story Won by One to Jamaica outreach, as told by its co-founder, Henry Shaffer.... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - October 27, 2025
Listen to Jodi August with the DuBois Chamber give an update for the final week in Chamber... Read more.
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Rovers Recap - Brockway Football Coach Jake Heigel - October 20, 2025
Brockway Rovers Head Football Coach, Jake Heigel recaps his team's dramatic, come-from-behind win over Ridgway Friday night, 31-24. Coach Heigel also looks ahead to this Thursday night's... Read more.
