Morning Connection
Morning Connection
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
DuBois Dream Update - Albert Varacallo - June 19, 2026
Albert Varacallo updates us on the DuBois Dream's 3-on-3 tournament at DuBois Community Days, and the 1-on-1 battles currently taking place. He also previews some upcoming events for the DuBois... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Weekly Update - Jodi August - June 15, 2026
DuBois Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jodi August provides a report on last weekend's community events, and previews what is coming up the next few... Read more.
We hear from Maria Zaffuto about the Sykesville... Read more.
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DuBois Dream Update - Albert Varacallo - June 4, 2026
The summer season begins for the DuBois Dream, and Albert Varacallo shares information about the Dream's activities in the weeks ahead this... Read more.
A weekly summary of District 9 and PIAA baseball and softball... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Weekly Update - Jodi August - June 1, 2026
A weekly update with Jodi August, Executive Director of the DuBois Chamber of... Read more.
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Around PAs 75th - State Representative Mike Armanini - May 29, 2026
State Representative Mike Armanini shares information about the upcoming Senior Expo at the DuBois Mall, the potential rise of data centers in Pennsylvania, the future of the campus of Penn... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - May 27, 2026
Details on the placement of flower pots, an upcoming Music Bingo Fundraiser, and the DuBois Farmers Market are shared by Shirley Dahrouge. She is Executive Director of Downtown DuBois... Read more.
Recap of District 9 baseball and softball playoffs from the past... Read more.
A weekly wrap-up of District 9 Baseball and Softball...including the start of playoff... Read more.
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DuBois Dream Update - Albert Varacallo - May 15, 2026
Albert Varacallo, "the DuBois Dream guy," gives us an update on the Dream's Youth Travel teams, and the upcoming outreach and prison games for the... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - May 13, 2026
Downtown DuBois Inc Executive Director, Shirley Dahrouge, makes an important announcement regarding the organization receiving designation as a 2026 Main Street America Accredited... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Weekly Update - Jodi August - May 11, 2026
An update on upcoming ribbon-cuttings and the Chamber Golf Tournament from Jodi August, Executive Director of the DuBois Chamber of... Read more.
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Goodwill Week - Jessica and Daylene - May 4-5, 2026
Information about Goodwill Week... Read more.
Weekly recap of District 9 baseball and... Read more.
