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Final day to nominate Small Business of Year, Community Cup

Wednesday, December 15 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Today is the final day to nominate an organization for either the Small Business of the Year or Community Cup, the annual awards from the DuBois Chamber of Commerce. To nominate someone, reach out to the DuBois Chamber by the end of... Read More.

Jimmy Failla meet-and-greet at Connect FM this Wednesday 8-10 a.m.

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Come and have some laughs with us on Wednesday! To help us host our Best of Tri-County winners ceremony on Wednesday, we've brought in Jimmy Failla, stand-up comedian and host of Fox Across the Nation on Connect FM. Before the ceremony, he'll be... Read More.

Highlands Hospital integrates into Penn Highlands Healthcare

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Connellsville, PA – Penn Highlands Healthcare is integrating another hospital into its network. An agreement has been signed between our Penn Highlands Healthcare and Highlands Hospital, a smaller hospital in Fayette County. The affiliation with Penn Highlands Healthcare, anticipated to take effect in early 2022,... Read More.

Shots fired in two separate cases in Clearfield Borough

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield Borough Police are investigating two separate cases of shots being fired. In one case, a North 5th Street resident says someone may have shot his house. Police arrived and found damage consistent with damage from a bullet. They are continuing... Read More.

Man arrested in Centre County for threatening to shoot pastor

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Centre County, PA – In nearby Centre County, a man is in jail after allegedly stalking a pastor and threatening him with two firearms, in hopes that the pastor's daughter would marry him if the church was shut down. 72-year-old John Hamilton from Mill Hall... Read More.

“It’s On Us PA” grants award to 34 school to combat sexual assault on campus

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Building on his commitment to campus safety, Governor Tom Wolf announced 34 institutions of higher education will receive up to $30,000 in It’s On Us PA grants. Launched by Governor Wolf in 2016, It’s On Us PA is a statewide campaign... Read More.

16 and 17 year olds eligible to receive booster shots

Tuesday, December 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Following the approval process by the federal government, the Department of Health confirmed that Pennsylvanians 16 and 17 years old are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose after six months of completing the primary series. “The Department... Read More.

Today is first day back to school without masks

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania's mask mandate has been lifted for schools, which now allows school districts to make their own decisions on whether or not to require students and staff to wear masks. At the beginning of November, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the mandate would... Read More.

NEW RECORD! 2021 DuBois Make-A-Wish campaign raises $115,735!

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – What a phenomenal year for our Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV Light Up A Child's Life Campaign in DuBois! Together, our community raised $115,735.62 to grant magical wishes for kids dealing with critical illnesses, allowing them to forget about doctors and sickness... Read More.

Woman loses $4,000 to Dalmatian puppy online scam

Monday, December 13 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – Another person has lost money to an online pet sale scam. This time, a 31-year-old Clarion woman says she attempted to purchase a Dalmatian puppy online for $4,000 using Visa gift cards, but she never received the dog. The investigation is ongoing. Be... Read More.