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New pizzaria to open in Ridgway

When Patalano's Place II closed a few months ago, many in Ridgway were deeply saddened by the passing of yet another family-friendly Ridgway based restaurant. Lifelong memories, special occasions, and many first dates had taken place in the pizzeria, and its closing struck close to home.

North Central hosts April monthly meeting

As the North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission monthly meeting began, Elk County Commissioner and Acting Director of North Central Matt Quesenberry asked the gathered full board to remember McKean County Commissioner Allen “Al” Pingie, who passed away on Tuesday.

LEDVANCE to close St. Marys lighting facility

Approximately 175 employees throughout the area will be impacted by the announcement that LEDVANCE LLC is closing its lighting facility in St. Marys.
An additional 125 employees in Juarez, Mexico which supports the local facility, will also be impacted by the closing.

One deceased following structure fire

A Johnsonburg woman was killed in a Tuesday night structure fire after being pulled from the home by local fire crews.
The Johnsonburg Fire Department responded to the blaze at 216 Mill Street in Johnsonburg Borough at approximately 7:54 p.m.

Council awards summer paving project bids

Ridgway Borough Council got off to a quick start on Monday evening by opening four bids on the planned summer paving projects.

New movie set to debut today at Elk Country Visitor Center

Beginning today, visitors to the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette will be able to view a new and updated movie in the center’s story theater.
The new movie made its debut on Friday evening during a special event held for those who helped work on it or contributed to it.

JASD prinicpal resigns at School Board meeting

JOHNSONBURG –– A normal Johnsonburg Area School Board meeting was taken by surprise with the resignation of Principal Brock Benson after an executive session on personnel midway through the standard meeting.

Borough Council denies Sheetz alcohol sales

The transfer of an inter-municipal liquor license for the Sheetz store in the Borough of Ridgway was rejected by the Ridgway City Council on September 17, 2018, at a special session before the regular council meeting.

Students of the Month recognized by RASD Board

The Ridgway Area School District's monthly meeting began Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. following a short executive session.

Playground remodel at Johnsonburg Community Center began on Tuesday

After a year of fundraising, grant writing, and numerous government meetings the updating/remodeling of the Johnsonburg Community Center Playground began on Tuesday.  After many weather delays throughout the start of the year, LandServ broke ground Tuesday on the over $140K project.