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Mackenzie Freeman named 2020 Johnsonburg Homecoming Queen

Mackenzie Freeman, the daughter of Stephanie Morris, was named the 2020 Johnsonburg High School Homecoming Queen prior to Ridgway's 28-21 win over Bradford Friday at Memorial Field. Freeman was escorted by Nolan Shaffer, the son of Dave and Kerri Shaffer.

Honoring a Ridgway sports legend – Bucky Parisi

While I never had the privilege of knowing Robert Leo “Bucky” Parisi it’s been an honor speaking to his friends and researching the life of perhaps the “greatest athlete” to ever come out of Ridgway.

Ridgway Animal Haven to hold Auction on Sunday

The Ridgway Animal Haven will hold an "Auction for Pups" on Sunday from Noon until 2:30 P.M., at the St. Boniface School in Kersey. Masks are mandatory and they will be practicing social distancing! Buy your tickets, see what you like, and drop them into the container.

IU9 looking to begin high school play Sept. 14

Athletes, coaches, and all involved with high school sports breathed a sigh of relief Friday when the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) issued its statement giving the go-ahead to the fall sports seasons pending approval by individual school districts.

PIAA leaves decisions to play up to the schools

The PIAA is leaving the decision to play fall sports up to school districts.
The Pennsylvania Athletic Association approved the go ahead with fall sports but the decision to play will be up to school districts.
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Elkers presented with golf tournament check

Greg Johnson of Laurel Mill Golf Course presented Elkers head football coach Mark Heindl with a check for $3,280 raised at the Annual Elkers Football Golf Tournament at the course on June 25.

Ridgway marching band working hard at camp

While it may not always receive the accolades given to our various sports teams, the Ridgway Area High School Marching Band deserves as much credit for the work they do. To see them go through practice Friday was impressive in the beating sun and the sweltering heat.

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.