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Johnsonburg Community Center holds rededication

JOHNSONBURG – A ceremony was held Sunday for the rededication of the Johnsonburg Community Center.
"For over 100 years the Johnsonburg Community Center has been a place centerpiece of this community," Elk County Commissioner Daniel R. Freeburg said at the rededication.

McMahon sworn in as President Judge of Elk County

EMPORIUM - The main courtroom of the Cameron County Courthouse was crowded on Friday morning for the oath of office ceremony for the elevation of Shawn T. McMahon to President Judge of Elk and Cameron Counties.

Coppolo sworn in as new Elk County DA

Elk County has a new District Attorney, with Thomas G. Gregory Coppolo being sworn in on Thursday afternoon in Elk County Court.
A simple oath that was taken on Thursday in Elk County Court elevated St. Marys native Coppolo to the position of District Attorney for Elk County.

Elk County’s Complete Count Census Committee met Tuesday in Johnsonburg

JOHNSONBURG – The Elk County Complete Count Committee was officially appointed on September 17 by the Elk County Commissioners. On Tuesday members of the Committee met in Johnsonburg Borough Council Chambers in their first official meeting since being appointed. 

Ridgway School Board holds October meeting

In an extended session of the Ridgway Area School District Board on Tuesday evening, updates on newly implemented programs and student disciplinary matter were the main focus of the meeting with two executive sessions needed to discuss personnel, labor relations, litigation, and safety issues.

Storm drain art project to be completed in Elk County

A project aiming to combine science and art to promote water quality improvements throughout Elk County is slated to begin within the next year.

Elk County Return Day held Monday

RIDGWAY – A cool wet Monday morning started off the October 7 Return Day at the Elk County Courthouse. 

45th Annual Ridgway Alumni Weekend comes to a close

The 45th Annual Ridgway Alumni Weekend came to a close on Saturday evening with a dinner and dance held at Aiello's Cafe in downtown Ridgway. 

Women Who Care donates $35,000 to eleven local organizations

JOHNSONBURG - In 10 years Women Who Care (WWC) has grown from the seed planted by nine local women into a 246 member strong philanthropic organization who gave out $35,000 in awards on Wednesday evening to 11 local organizations.  

Ridgway Homecoming/Alumni Weekend begins with parade

The Ridgway High School Alumni Association is having its Alumni weekend today and tomorrow during Homecoming Weekend. All alumni are encouraged to attend.