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DuBois man pronounced dead in motorcycle crash

Thursday, September 1 by Louise Bennett

Barnett Twp. – State Police have provided the details of a motorcycle crash in Jefferson County which claimed the life of a DuBois man on August 14th.36-year-old Robert Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident along Route 36 in Barnett Township.Coleman... Read More.

DAHS graduate presented with IUP Young Alumni Award

Tuesday, May 17 by Louise Bennett

Indiana –A 2004 DuBois Area High School graduate has been recently honored with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Young Alumni Award.Garrett Kellar, who now resides in Pittsburgh, received a Bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport in 2008, and a Master’s degree in... Read More.

Female NASCAR drivers on the challenges in competing in the male-dominated sport

Tuesday, February 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Though there have been strides over the years to diversify the male-dominated sport of auto racing, there are currently no female drivers competing at NASCAR's highest level, the Cup Series. The last time a woman drove in the Daytona 500 --... Read More.

Formula One’s popularity is growing. So are calls to make the sport more sustainable

Saturday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Thousands of Formula One fans will pack Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday to watch the highly anticipated conclusion of this year's nail-biter season.Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton could win his eighth world championship, a feat no other F1 driver has accomplished in... Read More.

Saint Marys soccer field damaged by tire marks

Tuesday, September 28 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – The new soccer fields in Saint Marys were damaged by someone who left tire marks.Saint Marys Soccer Association says the malicious damage to the new fields at Kaulmont Park will have an impact on local youth being able to use... Read More.

New Diplo Crocs sport psychedelic light-up mushrooms

Wednesday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Diplo now has his very own Crocs.The Grammy-winning artist, DJ and producer teamed up with Crocs to release two new designs with a wild twist."I have worn Crocs everyday the past year and it didn't go unnoticed ... Now we created... Read More.

PA House of Reps fails to override sports veto, but fed judge ruling still allows sports

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives failed to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2787, legislation that would ensure decisions about school sports and spectators can be made at the local level.However, despite this sports decision by Gov. Wolf, some... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes sports bill, Republicans say they will override

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf, as he promised earlier this month, has vetoed a coronavirus-related bill that would give a school district or private school sole authority to decide whether and how to conduct sports during the 2020-21 school year.Wolf’s office said it... Read More.

Gov. Wolf will veto bill that would allow more fans in HS sports stands

Thursday, September 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — It appears that a bill that could have been the final chance for schools to be able to open up their stands to fans will be vetoed by Governor Tom Wolf.The governor says its unnecessary to have this bill because schools already... Read More.

PA recommends that youth sports be put on hold until January; all mandatory activities paused for two weeks

Saturday, August 8 by wcednews

UPDATE: After their emergency meeting on Friday, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has announced that all mandatory fall sports activities will be paused, however, voluntary workouts may continue. Further determination on sports being played in the fall will be discussed at the next... Read More.

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