News

Johnsonburg Borough to end recycling program in 2020

ST. MARYS – Johnsonburg Borough plans to discontinue its drop-off recycling program in January, the Elk County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) announced Tuesday.
The Borough informed the SWA of its plans in a letter, asking that their drop-off container is pulled by Jan. 1, 2020.

Ridgway School Board holds special workshop meeting

In a special early workshop of the Ridgway Area School Governing Board on Tuesday evening, a variety of issues were brought before the Board in advance of the Re-organization Board Meeting that will be held next Tuesday, December 3 beginning at 6 p.m.  

Jack Cleaver opens his Christmas Village this weekend

Jack Cleaver, a well-known Ridgway resident is opening up his home, more specifically his basement, to help raise funds for the Neighbors Feeding Neighbors program from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Conservation District approves 2020 budget at brief meeting

ST. MARYS – Board members approved several items Monday during the last Elk County Conservation District meeting of the year, including the 2020 budget.

Pleas, sentencing and revocations fill Elk County Criminal Court

On Monday the last criminal proceedings for November in Elk County Court saw a mixed bag of pleas, sentencing, and revocations.

The annual Ridgway Holiday Cheer Tour is just 10 days away

Some will claim the Chainsaw Rendezous is the biggest event in Ridgway, while others will talk of the Ridgway Fireman's Carnival as the biggest event. The St. Leos Festival, the Tasting in the Wilds, Brews and Blues and the Mountain Fest can all make their claims as well.

Venison donation program helping to feed families in need

As firearm deer season approaches, the Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) venison donation program is seeking to reach its yearly goal of 100,000 pounds of donated meat.

Birth of the Ridgway Elker Advancement Foundation

The Ridgway Area School District Administration and Board of Directors are proud to announce the pending formation of the Ridgway Elker Advancement Foundation. This new foundation will operate as a charitable nonprofit organization that will seek to support the Ridgway Area School District and th

Local Salvation Army efforts are underway

‘Tis the season of giving and the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign is already underway in Elk County.
Major Ron Heimbrock of the Salvation Army, Ridgway Worship and Service Center said that volunteers are needed to ring the bell across Elk County’s five red kettle locations.

Johnsonburg Municipal Authority continues to supply safe water  

JOHNSONBURG – It's been a little over two months since the Johnsonburg Municipal Authority held the groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art water treatment plant for the Borough.