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DuBois Regional Airport Awarded $3 Million for Runway Improvements

Friday, August 29 by Sonya Sackash

DuBois Regional Airport Awarded $3 Million for Runway Improvements The DuBois Regional Airport is set for a major upgrade after the Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority accepted more than $3 million in federal grants. The funding will be used to resurface the airport’s main runway—last paved... Read More.

Preliminary Hearing Set for Former DuBois City Manager and City Employee

Friday, August 29 by Sonya Sackash

Preliminary Hearing Set for Former DuBois City Manager and City Employee A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Federal Court in Johnstown for former DuBois City Manager John Herm Suplizio and city employee Bobbie Shaffer. The hearing, set for Thursday, September 11, will address the... Read More.

Congressman Thompson to Address DuBois Chamber

Wednesday, August 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson will be the featured speaker Thursday at the DuBois Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Business Connection Luncheon. DuBois area business leaders will be gathering at the DuBois Country Club for the networking event, lunch, and to hear updates from... Read More.

DuBois Continuum of Care Community Hosting “Sock and Drop Hop”

Tuesday, August 26 by wcednews

DUBOIS – You're invited to a sock hop like no other. The DuBois Continuum of Care Community is having a “Sock and Drop Hop” drive-thru collection event on Thursday. New pairs of socks will be collected to benefit Lifespan Family Services as they provide... Read More.

DuBois Man Accused of Stealing Money from Motorcycle Dealership

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - A DuBois man is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $9,000 dollars from a motorcycle dealership in Jefferson County. In June, the Washington Township dealership contacted authorities claiming that 39-year old Orin Taylor, who was sales manager at the business,... Read More.

West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquito Found in DuBois

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A recent mosquito sample collected in DuBois has reportedly tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Centre County Mosquito Disease Control Program reported the positive discovery. West Nile Virus can be transferred to humans by just a single mosquito bite. According to the Centers... Read More.

Scarecrow Contest Returns to Downtown DuBois

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A contest to display your decorative scarecrows in downtown DuBois has returned with plans to be bigger and better than last year. With over a dozen entries last fall, as those with Downtown DuBois says, this year’s event is preparing to be bigger... Read More.

Legal Action Taken Against Unauthorized DuBois Skill Game Location

Friday, August 22 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Legal action is being taken against a skill games business that opened in downtown DuBois despite being denied by lawmakers. We previously reported that lawmakers rejected Dustin Quigley’s request to transform 333 West Long Avenue into a skill games facility, however they opened... Read More.

Penn State DuBois Launches Needed LPN Program

Friday, August 22 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report. DUBOIS - A long awaited Practical Nursing Program is now underway in DuBois, offering hands-on training through local healthcare facilities filling gaps in the medical profession. As Program Coordinator Niki Dufour says, this program will blend classroom instruction and... Read More.

DuBois Proposes Skill Games Code Enforcement

Thursday, August 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Two new ordinances proposed will revise where skill game facilities can operate in the City of DuBois. According to Code Enforcement Officer Zac Lawhead, Council Bill 1994 and 1995, if implemented, would limit where skill game facilities can or cannot open. “It will give... Read More.