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Gabler’s alma mater welcomes him home

Published Saturday, January 5, 2019

DuBois Central Catholic School recognized one of its own on Friday, Jan. 4, during a “Welcome Home” event for state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk). The program began at 1:15 p.m. in the high school auditorium, located at 200 Central Christian Road, DuBois.

Two men charged for trafficking heroin into area

Published Friday, January 4, 2019

Two men have been charged with allegedly trafficking heroin into the Elk County area following a drug bust that took place in September in Byrnedale.

Force woman charged in Decker’s Chapel theft

Published Thursday, January 3, 2019

Earlier this week the Elk County Historical Society announced that area law enforcement agencies are investigating thefts that occurred at Decker’s Chapel in recent months. It was during these incidents that the chapel’s donation box was vandalized and stolen.

Commissioners hold three board meetings Wednesday

Published Thursday, January 3, 2019

The Elk County Commissioners held a marathon session of meetings on Jan. 2 to ring in the New Year. In addition to their regular board meeting during which the board was reorganized for 2019, they also held the Salary Board and Retirement Board meetings on this wet and chilly Wednesday. 

SMA students donate toys to children in need

Published Tuesday, January 1, 2019

St. Marys Area High School students demonstrated their generosity once again this year by collecting donations for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program benefitting underprivileged children in Elk County.

Mild temperatures greet Almost Naked Runners

Published Tuesday, January 1, 2019

The scene in downtown Ridgway to start 2019 was drastically different from a year prior.
In 2018, participants in the Almost Naked Run and Clarion River Polar Bear Dunk were greeted with plenty of snow and ice, along with temperatures in the low teens and a wind chill below zero.

Coaches vs Cancer raises over $1,100

Published Sunday, December 30, 2018

Another Elk County Holiday Basketball Tournament is in the books, and regardless of the outcomes of all the basketball games, the real winners from the two-day event are those battling cancer.

Elk County Sheriff encourages having designated driver

Published Saturday, December 29, 2018

Many have plans to celebrate the New Year, that will involve the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Elk County Sheriff's office strongly encourages everyone to plan ahead and to not drink and drive.

Local man arrested after assault, armed standoff

Published Saturday, December 29, 2018

A St. Marys man is facing charges following an assault and armed standoff with police that occurred on Christmas Eve.

Special Olympics holds Christmas party

Published Saturday, December 29, 2018

The Special Olympics committee held its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 1. The many Olympians enjoyed dancing, food and music during the evening. A good time was had by all.