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Honoring Legacy Through Bike Race

Friday, July 11 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An annual bike race to honor a family physician will return this weekend.This year’s Tour de Varacallo will begin at the DuBois YMCA at 8:15am, with registration opening at 7am. Participants will cycle throughout the City of DuBois and surrounding areas, ultimately... Read More.

Hegseth orders Navy to rename ship honoring gay rights activist Harvey Milk

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to strike the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk from one of its ships, orchestrating the change as Pride month celebrations take place, according to sources.A defense official said the timing of... Read More.

Honoring Veteran Lives

Monday, May 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - On the last Monday in May, everyone is invited to mourn and honor military members.As VFW Senior Vice Commander Daniel Kalgren says, you can help honor those that served by making sure their names are never forgotten.“A person, they physically die, and... Read More.

Melania Trump unveils stamp honoring Barbara Bush, with George W. Bush absent

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Melania Trump hosted the unveiling of a U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush at the White House on Thursday -- with a notable absence of former President George W. Bush.A number of family and friends of... Read More.

Honoring Vietnam Veterans

Thursday, March 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - You are invited to join your peers at the DuBois VFW this Saturday for National Vietnam War Veterans Day.In honor of the nine million Americans who served during the Vietnam War, March 29th has been declared National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a... Read More.

Honoring A Lifelong Legacy

Monday, January 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Bash brought community leaders together to celebrate the impacts of local organizations, and honor the memory of one man whose lifelong service left an impact.DuBois Dermatology and Cosmetics won the Small Business of the Year... Read More.

Aaron Pierre on honoring James Earl Jones in Mufasa: The Lion King: Massive inspiration to me

Wednesday, December 18 by ABC News

Aaron Pierre is opening up about honoring James Earl Jones as the latest actor to voice Mufasa in the forthcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King.Pierre told Good Morning America Wednesday it's "truly surreal" to be continuing the story in the film,... Read More.

Military Themed License Plates Honoring PA Veterans

Tuesday, December 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - You are now able to pick one of six new military themed license plates in Pennsylvania. Honoring the service of PA veterans, the six plate’s designs range from individual achievements to deployment recognition, some of the plates are also dedicated to women who... Read More.

Local Charity Organization Honoring Late Founder

Friday, October 4 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD - The Clearfield County Habitat for Humanity is hosting their 22nd King of the Mountain bike race, this year honoring the memory of their founder and biking enthusiast John Farr.This Sunday, riders will go through a five mile uphill scenic ride from the... Read More.

DuBois Honoring Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

Saturday, May 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The annual DuBois Memorial Day services to honor those who gave their lives while serving our country in the armed forces are scheduled for Monday.Starting at 9am, the DuBois VFW Post 813 presents a Memorial Day service at St. Catherine’s Cemetery... Read More.