A very special donation was made to Make-A-Wish by Brock Roy, a wish kid who brought in $500 himself to give back so that other kids like him get their wishes granted.

George Murray, president of Olympic Athletic Club, surprised Lacy Bair the Make-A-Wish regional director with their incredible amount of money they raised this year... more than $25,000!

In our 2021 Make-A-Wish week in DuBois, we had some incredible donations from clubs! The Polish Club and the Independent Political and Social Club each brought in $4,400, which means they each provided the average cost of a wish for a child. The Sandy Club brought in two full wishes at $8,800 raised. And the Olympic Athletic Club brought in a whopping $25,000 this year.

Debbie Humbert from Alpha Marketing Solutions, a new business in DuBois, talks about how she helps local businesses share what makes them unique, spread the word about their services, and can also help you "Tell Your Story".

Laken Smith, a local Make-A-Wish recipient, is finally receiving her wish of a trip to Disney World after it was postponed due to the pandemic.

Rick Wean, parent of two Make-A-Wish recipients, talks about how the wish benefits not just the child but also the entire family to help them relax and make special memories together.

Lacy Bair, regional director for Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV, gives an update about crossing the $2 million milestone for our 28 years of Make-A-Wish fundraising in the DuBois area.

Brockway Superintendent Jeff Vizza reminded the community that the break for the holidays begins Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

The Brockway School Board honored solicitor R. Edward Ferraro for 60 years of service. Ferraro was hired as the solicitor on December 4, 1961, by the then-joint school board of multiple school districts which eventually consolidated into the Brockway Area School District. Former board member Robert Cherubini presented Ferraro with the text of the original Brockway Record story about Ferraro’s hiring. The board also found the minutes of that meeting, showing that Ferraro’s father made the motion to hire him.

Paula Felton Werner, CEO of Christ the King Manor in DuBois, is excited to announce that 578 pairs of socks were collected with your help through the Connect FM Socks for Seniors program to benefit residents at CTK! Paula also shares what Christmas looks like at the manor and gives a special Christmas wish for all residents, their families, and community members.