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Local union members employed at National Fuel Gas given authorization to strike

Saturday, May 7 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY – National Fuel Gas employees in northwest Pennsylvania have given their union authorization to strike. Members of IBEW Local 2154 were recently presented with a “final offer” from the company and “voted overwhelmingly” to reject the proposed contract, according to a press... Read More.

Sec of Ag: Make it a PA Thanksgiving, buy local

Wednesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged Pennsylvanians to fulfill their Thanksgiving grocery list by shopping locally this holiday season. Buying local, Pennsylvania products supports Pennsylvania's nearly 53,000 family farms and supports jobs and the economy right where you live. "As we share in... Read More.

New Story Schools donates Thanksgiving in a Box

Monday, November 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – New Story School in DuBois donated 81 complete meals, including turkeys, to local families with their Thanksgiving in a Box collection drive recently. The staff members at New Story Schools want to say thank you to every person who donated turkeys, boxed... Read More.

Deadline is Monday for businesses to be included in DuBois Shop Small Saturday bag

Saturday, November 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Do you run a small business in DuBois and are going to be open on Shop Small Saturday? If you're a member, the DuBois Chamber and Downtown DuBois Incorporated would like you to drop off 150 coupons or flyers for your... Read More.

Buy PA products for your Thanksgiving meal

Saturday, November 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged Pennsylvanians to make intentional shopping decisions as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday by actively seeking out ways to support Pennsylvania's farmers and purchasing Pennsylvania products for their Thanksgiving meal. "The best possible way to show gratitude... Read More.

Additional $96 million in grants for PA small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, October 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - An additional $96 million in state grants have been approved for 5,373 Pennsylvania small businesses that were impacted by the business closure order due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Some of the business in this round of funding include 19 businesses... Read More.

Octoberfest in Downtown DuBois this Saturday

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Celebrate the fall season with Downtown DuBois Inc. at Octoberfest from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3. Click Here to check out the Facebook event page. West Long Avenue from High Street to Brady Street in DuBois will be blocked to... Read More.

Support local businesses with “Tough Times, Tough Towns” campaign

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Tough times don't last... Tough towns do! That's the new catchphrase that the DuBois Chamber is putting on t-shirt, hoodies, tote bags, coffee cups and more to help support our local businesses. The Greater DuBois Chamber recently launched an online store to be... Read More.

CCAAA giving out 15,000 oral health kits to local senior citizens

Monday, July 27 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging is giving out 15,000 oral health kits for local senior citizens! Pennsylvania has 164 Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (DHPSA), meeting only 39% of the dental need in the Commonwealth, based on a 5000-to-1 population... Read More.

PA officials say wear a mask, protect and support local businesses

Monday, July 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Please properly wear a mask when in public, especially for the sake of our local businesses and workers. As a customer, when you go to support these businesses in person and correctly wearing a mask, you're helping the business avoid a fine... Read More.

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