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Lucy's Dog Park a hit with Ridgway residents

The mural is now complete at Lucy's Dog Park in Ridgway at the Sandy Beach Park. Karen  Viglione and Oliver enjoy their daily runs in the new recreation area. 

The wait on the fate of fall high school sports continues

There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not asked if fall high school sports will be played. I don’t have a reply. What I do know is coaches, players, parents, officials, and spectators are getting more frustrated each day there is no response to the question.

First Elk County Upstream Art project completed in Ridgway

Local artist Liz Dippold completed this brilliant example of street art over the past few days on Court Street in Ridgway across from Subway, ECCOTA, and the Courthouse.

Dush, Gresco, and Simon received scholarships at Varischetti all-star game

Elkers Matt Dush, Paul Gresco, and Greg Simon excel not only on the field but in their studies.

Elkers shine in AML Varischetti win

After being a part of three-straight District 9 Championships, the first two D9 Large School Division titles, and going 22-4 over the past two seasons it was only fitting that 2020 graduates Robert Briggs, Matt Dush, Austin Green, Paul Gresco, Hayden Haupright, Greg Simon, and Jake Wickett

AML defeats KSAC 24-6 at Frank Varischetti All-Star Game

The AML avenged last year's 20-7 loss to the KSAC with a 24-6 win Friday night at the Frank Varischetti All-Star Football Game in Brockway Friday night. Seven Elkers played key roles in the win.

Ridgway Farmers Market every Tuesday from 3-6 pm

The Ridgway Farmers Market took place right after the rainstorm on Tuesday from 3-6 pm at St. Leo's parking lot. With growing season near its height all the vendors had great Elk County produced produce, meats, eggs, and crafts available. The Market runs through October each Tuesday. 

Decision on high school spectators will be up to the state

Area fans were happy to hear the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced Wednesday that it fully intends to launch the fall sports seasons on time. They were also dismayed to hear games may be played without fans in the stands.

8 Elkers to play in Varischetti All-Star Game Aug. 7

Eight Ridgway Elkers will play for the Allegany Mountain League (AML) at the 5th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game that will be held Friday, Aug. 7 at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway.

Elk County Farm Bureau welcome Cris Dush to monthly meeting

State Representative Cris Dush (District 66) joined members of the Elk County Farm Bureau to discuss challenges facing local agriculture and farmers during the Covid-19 pandemic.