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Big 30 Charities Classic Football Game Canceled

For the first time in 47 years, the Annual Big 30 Charities Classic football all-star game has been canceled. Players and coaches were notified via email Saturday morning. The Big 30 Committee issued the following statement on the cancelation - early Saturday evening.

Historic ‘brick block’ deed secured by Johnsonburg Community Trust

According to a Tuesday blog post on the Johnsonburg Community Trust’s website, the trust has secured the deed to the historic ‘brick block’ on Market street in Johnsonburg.

Revised Strawberry Festival taking place today

The Elk County Historical Society will be holding their Annual Strawberry Festival a little differently this year. The event will take place today and it will be at St. Leo's again, but there are some changes from previous years.

Aspiring Eagle Scout Theodore Aiello 

Aspiring Eagle Scout Theodore Aiello completed the refurbishment, painting, and maintenance of the two large Civil War Canons that are placed on the grounds of the Elk County Courthouse.

Human remains found at Twin Lakes

JONES TWP. - In a release issued Monday, Pennsylvania State Police reported they are investigating human remains found at Twin Lakes Recreational Area.
According to Elk County Coroner Michelle Muccio-Krise, the remains uncovered Monday are skeletal.

Sandy Beach seeks local artist for mural at the new Lucy's Dog Park

Calling all local artists! Want to make your name locally on a huge canvas that will serve as the center point for a brand new attraction in Elk County?

Community pool is open

With temperatures soaring into the 90°'s on Wednesday many residents found themselves drawn to the Community Pool in downtown Ridgway.

The Ridgway Water, Sewer, Refuse and Streets Committee met to discuss Recycling Program

In true Ridgway fashion the Ridgway Water, Sewer, Refuse and Streets Committee met to discuss the Recycling Program in a lively and spirited discussion on Tuesday evening.

St. Leo Magnus In Ridgway.

St. Leo Magnus began to celebrate in-person Mass on Monday, June 1 at 8:30 a.m.  Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday. The weekend Mass schedule is Saturdays at 5:15 pm and Sundays at 8 a.m., 10:a.m., and noon.  There is still no obligation to attend Sunday Mass.

Trinity United open for in person worship services

The cold wet spring was hard on tulips this year, but the iris's at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ridgway are spectacular this year. In fact, they seem to be calling all back to Sunday worship as the church opens it's doors once again to in-person services after the COVID-19 shutdown.