Penn State classes, including DuBois, will be held online as coronavirus precaution

Penn State classes, including DuBois, will be held online as coronavirus precaution

Thursday, March 12 by wcednews

State College, PA – Penn State University announced yesterday that, starting this upcoming Monday, March 16, no in-person classes will be held on any of the campuses until at least April 6 as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. Classes will still continue online. In... Read More.

Blood drive this Friday at PH DuBois to help during coronavirus

Thursday, March 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the United States, the Community Blood Bank is working closely with national organizations, including AABB Interorganizational Task Force, Blood Centers of America (BCA), America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the CDC and the FDA to... Read More.

Christ the King Manor not allowing visitors as a precaution

Thursday, March 12 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Christ the King Manor nursing home in DuBois is not allowing any visitors at the moment, as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are no cases at the nursing home at the time being. According to Christ the King officials, "Our... Read More.

PA flags at half-staff for former Auditor General, Donald Bailey

Thursday, March 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you're wondering why the PA flag specifically was at half-staff yesterday, it was to honor a former PA Auditor General, Donald A. Bailey, who passed away on Monday. The former congressman, civil right attorney, and auditor general from Westmoreland County was... Read More.

Reynoldsville man found in boxers and hallucinating, resists arrest

Wednesday, March 11 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – A young man from Reynoldsville was found nearly naked and hallucinating in the middle of a roadway. State Police in DuBois were called out to Vo-Tech Road in Winslow Township around 7 a.m. on Feb. 22 for reports of a man... Read More.

Brockway honors wrestler Anthony Glasl, announces Family Music Night

Wednesday, March 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – A new plaque is going up in Brockway to honor wrestler Anthony Glasl on his record number of wrestling wins! Brockway also announced a new Family music Night for second through sixth graders. During its March meeting, the Brockway school board set... Read More.

Red/silver 2012 Polaris Ranger 500 UTV stolen in Clearfield County

Wednesday, March 11 by wcednews

Boggs Township, PA – Police are on the lookout for a stolen UTV. The 2012 Polaris Ranger 500 was reportedly stolen either late Sunday night or early Monday morning from Long Run Road in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, near West Decatur. The UTV is red with... Read More.

Penn Highlands COVID-19 update: Listen to Contact on 96.7 and 99.7 Thursday at 8:35

Wednesday, March 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Concerned or curious about how the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 is being handled in our area? Experts from Penn Highlands Healthcare will be the guests on this week's Contact Show with Joe Taylor, airing this Thursday starting at 8:35 a.m. on... Read More.

Brookville teacher/basketball coach arrested on DUI

Wednesday, March 11 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Brookville Borough Police say that one of the latest DUI arrests they made was a teacher/basketball coach at the Brookville High School. Although they have not released the man's name, they do say that they were called to the Brookville Sheetz on... Read More.

Anonymous disturbing letters sent to 3 people in Punxsy area

Tuesday, March 10 by wcednews

Oliver Township, PA – Three people in the Punxsy area filed police reports after they received numerous unwanted letters from an unknown source. A 46-year-old woman from Punxsutawney, 64-year-old woman from Rossiter, and 38-year-old Punxsutawney man say the anonymous letters were mailed to them from... Read More.