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Samantha Barber Crowned 58th Old Fashioned 4th of July Queen

In Brockway, excitement fills the air as Samantha Barber is crowned the 58th Old Fashioned Fourth of July Queen.A cherished tradition, the role honors a senior who embodies community spirit and academic excellence. Samantha, 18, joins a lineage of queens dedicated to their town's... Read More.

Child endangerment charges move forward against DuBois couple

Tuesday, October 17 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Child endangerment charges against a DuBois couple are moving forward in Clearfield County Court.DuBois City Police say the two young children of 35-year-old Arden Barber and 29-year-old Ashley Lewis walked to a Sheetz store in August and said they were hungry so... Read More.

DuBois couple faces child endangerment charges

Tuesday, August 22 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS - A DuBois couple is facing child endangerment charges after their six-year-old and four-year-old children walked to a nearby convenience store to get food.According to DuBois City Police, 35-year-old Arden Barber and 29-year-old Ashley Lewis were sleeping when their young children left the... Read More.

“Dog Days of Summer” wraps up in downtown DuBois

Saturday, July 22 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – The “Dog Days of Summer” event in downtown DuBois wraps up today.Sidewalk sales and special drawings are featured at all your favorite spots in the downtown district.

“Dog Days of Summer” continue in downtown DuBois

Friday, July 21 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Today and Saturday, the “Dog Days of Summer” continue in downtown DuBois.Sidewalk sales, special drawings, and activities will be featured at all your favorite spots in the downtown district.Tomorrow, Saturday, the DuBois Farmers’ Market will be set up at the corner of... Read More.

Former Dallas Cowboys star Marion Barber III died from heat stroke: Medical examiner

Tuesday, July 12 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Former NFL player Marion Barber III died from a heat stroke in his suburban Dallas apartment amid a record-setting heat wave sweeping across Texas, according to the Collin County medical examiner's office.The 38-year-old's death was ruled an accident, the medical examiner... Read More.

Former Cowboys, Bears running back Marion Barber III dies at 38

Thursday, June 2 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- Marion Barber III, a former running back for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears, has died, the Cowboys announced on Wednesday. He was 38."We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Marion Barber III," the Cowboys said in a statement. "Marion... Read More.

$20 million in pandemic relief available to salon industry

Saturday, August 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that $20 million is available to help image and hair care professionals recover from the pandemic.The pandemic relief from American Rescue Plan funding was announced during a press conference in Philadelphia, where Department of Community and Economic... Read More.

PA offers new opportunities for cosmetology and barber students

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Departments of State and Education announced that they are launching a pilot program to provide additional opportunities for students in cosmetology and barber Career and Technical Center (CTC) programs to earn educational hours and practical experience.The pilot also will allow CTC... Read More.

Green phase guidelines for businesses

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As our counties prepare to move to green phase, we have some clarifications on the rules and guidelines for businesses that will be reopening.The 17 counties moving to the green phase on May 29 are Bradford, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk,... Read More.