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Ridgway Fire Department Women's Auxiliary place grave markers for deceased Firefighters

Working quietly behind the scenes, the Ridgway Fire Department Women's Auxiliary has been working on a project to place grave markers like this at the burial locations for deceased members of the Ridgway Fire Department.

No Regional and Pennsylvania Little League Championships in 2020

There will be no Pennsylvania Little League Regional or State Tournaments for the 2020 season. Pennsylvania Little League has cancelled any Regional and State Tournaments for the 2020 season. They have not ruled out regular season play and the possibility of district tournaments.

Several Area Golf Courses open Friday, May 1

Duffers across the state can begin hitting the links Friday , May 1 as per the opening of golf courses, marinas, and private campgrounds that have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Tom Wolf made the announcement earlier this week.

Little League cancels Regional Tournaments and World Series'

At 3 p.m. Little League President & CEO Steve Keener that the Regional baseball and softball Tournaments and World Series' have been cancelled for this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edmiston talks spring gobbler and pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic will not interrupt the upcoming Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler season. While the youth hunt will take place Saturday, Apr.

Vo-Ag students help PA Game Commission

Once again Johnsonburg and Ridgway sophomore Vo-Ag students helped the Pennsylvania Game Commission with the refurbishing of a bear trap. The school has previously helped the Commission with past refurbishing projects.

Elk County Commissioners honor the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.

The Elk County Commissioners joined together to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by planting a Jane Magnolia tree on the courthouse lawn. Because of the current COVID-19 restrictions, they instead planted a Rhododendron until the tree arrives from Ohio.

PIAA officially cancels spring sports

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) pulled the plug on any hopes that shortened spring sports seasons and the remainder of the state basketball playoffs would be held.

At 7 p.m. make some noise to show support to front line workers during the COVID-19 outbreak

Read the full story about how you can show support for front line workers in Wednesday's Ridgway Record and get ready to make some noise at 7 p.m.

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19

Harrisburg, PA- The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00
a.m., March 27, that there are 531 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing
the statewide total to 2,218 in 50 counties. The department also reported six new