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Brian Martin homicide trial estimated to begin in January

Alicia S. Werner, a Deputy Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General in Pittsburgh, and Simquita R. Bridges, newly appointed to the post of Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney General will be prosecuting Brian Martin on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Johnsonburg Community Center saves Halloween again

JOHNSONBURG – There are many reasons the residents of Johnsonburg love the Johnsonburg Community Center. There is the nostalgia, of course, as many of them attend programs here all throughout their childhood. There is the gym that many come to work out in all throughout the day and night.

Shuey making his home town proud

Michael Shuey of Johnsonburg is a world-class athlete. He not only represents his hometown, but also his country. Shuey has traveled the globe donning the red-white-and-blue of Team USA. He’s well on his way of wearing the colors at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Thompson hosts Coal Innovation Summit in St. Marys

ST. MARYS – U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson brought together over 50 federal, state and local officials with carbon industry leaders and Pennsylvania State University scientists to discuss recent innovations that could reignite the coal and carbon industries.

Elk County Republicans hold dinner for candidates on November ballot

FOX TWP. – The Elk County Republican Party held an honorary dinner for all the candidates on the ballot for the November 5 General Election. The dinner, held at the Red Fern in Fox Township, was the most successful Republican dinner to date with over 120 registered guests.

DCI holds focus group, gathers feedback on services

A focus group presented by Dickinson Center Inc. (DCI) was held Wednesday afternoon at Central Fire Station in Ridgway.

North Central receives presentation on a strategic plan from Strategy Solutions

North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) has had an interesting few years. 

Dates for Halloween and Leaf Collection set by Ridgway Borough Council

The October meeting of the Ridgway Borough Council got off to a quick start at 7 p.m. on Monday night. The minutes of the last regular meeting on September 16 and the evening’s agenda were quickly approved and passed.

The 3 Breastketeers continuing year-long fundraising efforts

Two area breast cancer survivors are continuing their efforts to assist those battling cancer as they recently hosted their second fundraising event.

Fritz Lecker: Businesswoman, political aid, volunteer and cancer survivor

If you follow politics in Elk County, you probably know Fritz Lecker.