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Smith makes big catch with Make-a-Wish

After battling APML leukemia for the past two years, 12-year-old David Smith needed a break — time to unwind and think about kid stuff again.
Last month, with the help of Make-a-Wish, he spent a week in Florida doing just that.

The Wall That Heals makes stop in area

BROCKWAY – The Wall That Heals — a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Washington, D.C. — made a stop in Brockway recently and was on display at Taylor Memorial Park from Wednesday, June 27, through Sunday afternoon.

Jacob hears cases in St. Marys court

The following recently had cases before District Judge Mark Jacob of St. Marys:

Ambulance reimbursements see boost

The pleas of ambulance companies throughout Pennsylvania have been heard in Harrisburg, as legislators recently passed a bill to increase their Medicaid reimbursement rates.

Additional charges filed in assault

Additional charges have been filed related to the sexual assault of a minor that occurred earlier this year
According to an affidavit of probable cause obtained at the office of Magisterial District Judge Mark S. Jacob on Wednesday afternoon, Jeremy Michael Newcome, 26, of

Organizers: Festival move a success

The Elk County Historical Society's annual Strawberry Festival took place last Friday in the social hall of St. Leo's Catholic church, sheltered from the rain.
Kay Kinkead, a dedicated volunteer staff member, stated that the historical society members were

Trio allegedly assaulted juvenile

A St. Marys woman is facing charges following the sexual assault of a minor that occurred in January.
According to an affidavit of probable cause filed Monday morning at the office of Magisterial District Judge Mark S. Jacob...

Area musician seeks 'likes' for competition

Jordan Pasi, the daughter of area natives, Dave and Darlene (Donahue) Pasi, is in the final rounds of the A Capella & Unplugged talent show competition in Chambersburg.
One of only six finalists, Jordan composed her own song for the competition called "That's Not Me."

Conservation District finalizes shoot plans

Final plans for the upcoming Clays for Conservation Shoot and the purchase of a Buffalo Turbine blower were top priority at yesterday's Elk County Conservation District Board of Directors meeting.

Memorial Park staff planning WWII Day

In an effort to continue to offer events that cater to the interests of a wide variety of members of the community, Memorial Park staff are planning to hold a World War II Day at the park on Sunday, July 1 from noon to 6 p.m.