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Elkers shine in AML Varischetti win

After being a part of three-straight District 9 Championships, the first two D9 Large School Division titles, and going 22-4 over the past two seasons it was only fitting that 2020 graduates Robert Briggs, Matt Dush, Austin Green, Paul Gresco, Hayden Haupright, Greg Simon, and Jake Wickett

AML defeats KSAC 24-6 at Frank Varischetti All-Star Game

The AML avenged last year's 20-7 loss to the KSAC with a 24-6 win Friday night at the Frank Varischetti All-Star Football Game in Brockway Friday night. Seven Elkers played key roles in the win.

Ridgway Farmers Market every Tuesday from 3-6 pm

The Ridgway Farmers Market took place right after the rainstorm on Tuesday from 3-6 pm at St. Leo's parking lot. With growing season near its height all the vendors had great Elk County produced produce, meats, eggs, and crafts available. The Market runs through October each Tuesday. 

Decision on high school spectators will be up to the state

Area fans were happy to hear the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced Wednesday that it fully intends to launch the fall sports seasons on time. They were also dismayed to hear games may be played without fans in the stands.

8 Elkers to play in Varischetti All-Star Game Aug. 7

Eight Ridgway Elkers will play for the Allegany Mountain League (AML) at the 5th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game that will be held Friday, Aug. 7 at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway.

Elk County Farm Bureau welcome Cris Dush to monthly meeting

State Representative Cris Dush (District 66) joined members of the Elk County Farm Bureau to discuss challenges facing local agriculture and farmers during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

A summer day at the Elk County Courthouse Annex

Photo by Brian D. Stockman
Treasurer Peggy Snyder and her staff process box after box of pink doe licenses.

Ridgway Farmers Market

The Ridgway Farmers Market takes place every Tuesday in the St. Leo’s parking lot from 3-6 pm.

Striders hold BZ 5K Classic

Seventy-four runners in seven female and seven male classes competed at Saturday’s BZ 5K Classic sponsored by the Elk County Striders. The race was named for Ben Zappa an original organizer of the Striders in 1983. He was in attendance at the event.

Ridgway Animal Haven seeks donations to finish new shelter

The Ridgway Animal Haven is happy to announce that the shell of the new Shelter is complete at their new permanent home on Rocky Top Road on top of BootJack.