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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
The Morning Connection
Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Update - John Wehner - March 6, 2026
Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner talks about the Bucs' Spring Training game against St. Louis, the impact of Manager Don Kelly on the team, and Major League Baseball 's, as well as the... Read more.
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Mayhem in March - Aaron Beatty - March 4, 2026
The DuBois WPAL Executive Director, Aaron Beatty, provides a complete update and report on the upcoming Mayhem in March boxing event at the DuBois Country Club on Saturday, March... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - March 4, 2026
Shirley Dahrouge, the Executive Director of Downtown DuBois Inc, shares the details of the Hometown Heroes Banners retirement and dedication event, Hop-n-Shop, and the Spring... Read more.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Update - John Wehner - March 4, 2026
Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner reports on the Bucs' Spring Training exhibition game against Columbia's World Baseball Classic team on Tuesday. Wehner also explains how the addition of... Read more.
A weekly wrap-up of the District 9 boys and girls basketball championships, and a look ahead to the PIAA basketball... Read more.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Update - John Wehner - March 2, 2026
Pirates' broadcaster and former Bucco, John Wehner, shares an update on the 2026 team and his positive expectations. He also provides an update on Bucs' outfielder Bryan Reynolds who has... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - March 2, 2026
Updated information on the DuBois Rotary Auction, the Business Connection Luncheon, and Dueling Pianos from Jodi August, Executive Director of the DuBois Chamber of... Read more.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Update - Greg Brown - February 27, 2026
An update on the Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training in Florida from Bucs' broadcaster Greg... Read more.
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DuBois Area United Way - Dueling Pianos - February 26, 2026
Executive Director of the DuBois Area United Way, Becky Yasick, shares the details of an upcoming fundraising event -- Dueling Pianos.... Read more.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Update - Greg Brown - February 25, 2026
The latest update from Pirates' broadcaster Greg Brown at Spring Training in Florida ... including information on the Bucs' off-season acquisition, Ryan... Read more.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Update - Greg Brown - February 20, 2026
Bucs broadcaster Greg Brown provides the first update of the season from the Pittsburgh Pirates' Spring Training in Bradenton,... Read more.
Recap of District 9 boys and girls basketball February 12th through February... Read more.
Recap of District 9 boys and girls basketball February 5th through February... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - February 9, 2026
The weekly update provided by DuBois Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Jodi... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - February 4, 2026
Shirley Dahrouge, Executive Director of Downtown DuBois Inc, brightens our Wednesday with a look ahead to the arrival of spring and upcoming events in downtown DuBois -- including Hop n Shop, the... Read more.
