News

Local elk hunter to be featured on television tonight

Published Monday, January 11, 2021

Ben Porkolab of St. Marys will have his November 2020 elk hunt featured on an episode of TomBob Outdoors' Friends in Wild Places on the Pursuit channel tonight at 10:30 p.m.

Elk County reports 13 new cases of COVID-19

Published Monday, January 11, 2021

Elk County reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and has now reported 1,675 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Two killed in crash in Ridgway Township

Published Sunday, January 10, 2021

RIDGWAY TWP. – Two Elk County residents were killed and a third was injured in a crash that occurred just after midnight in Ridgway Township.

Enjoying a winter afternoon at the park

Published Saturday, January 9, 2021

A number of community members were spotted enjoying the afternoon trying out the newly-opened ice staking rink at Benzinger Park. The rink is open today until 8 p.m. and will also be open from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday.

Big Buck Keepsake

Published Friday, January 8, 2021

Our 16th annual Big Buck Keepsake/Winners edition will be in the paper on January 13, be sure to grab a paper, we had 170 buck entered this year.

Elk County reports 23 new cases of COVID-19

Published Friday, January 8, 2021

Elk County reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and has now reported 1,628 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Unemployment payment boost to begin in Pennsylvania

Published Friday, January 8, 2021

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier today announced that thousands of Pennsylvanians will begin receiving an extra $300 per week in unemployment payments starting this week.

Elk County reports 15 new cases of COVID-19

Published Thursday, January 7, 2021

Elk County reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and has now reported 1,605 total cases of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic.

DEP lifts Drought Watch or Warning for 20 counties; Three counties remain on Watch

Published Thursday, January 7, 2021

After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today lifted drought watch or warning for 20 counties, returning them to normal status. Three counties remain on drought watch.

Gov. Wolf: PA National Guard activated to D.C. through Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration

Published Thursday, January 7, 2021

Governor Tom Wolf announced today that approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members have been activated to support the District of Columbia (D.C.) National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in our nation’s capital.