Archive - Apr 25, 2012
Two brothers had Ridgway's only two hits which led to Ridgway's only two runs of the game and one victory for the Elker baseball team.
Sam and Josh Roselli had RBI singles in the seventh and eighth innings, respectively as Ridgway was able to secure a 2-1, 8-inning win over Elk County Catholic Wednesday afternoon at Sandy Beach Recreational Park.
"I guess it was a good day for the Roselli family all the way around," Ridgway coach Mark Morelli said.
JOHNSONBURG – The Rams turned in a dominating 7-2 win Wednesday afternoon on the tennis courts in Johnsonburg against visiting DuBois Central Catholic, including a 4-for-5 showing in singles action.
Officials at the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission [NCPRPDC] held a quarterly full board meeting Wednesday afternoon, with workforce development dominating the conversation.
Key North Central officials were joined by U.S. Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-5) via teleconference as the legislator highlighted H.R. 4297, the Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012.
JOHNSONBURG – Johnsonburg baseball remained undefeated with an 11-1, 5-inning victory over Kane Wednesday at Knothole Area Recreational Park.
Johnsonburg was fueled by an 8-run fourth inning which put the Rams in position for the 10-run rule.
On Wednesday, April 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed another 90-day extension of surface transportation programs. House leaders plan to use the extension legislation as a vehicle to begin a conference committee with the U.S. Senate, which has already approved a two-year, $109 billion reauthorization bill.
The House measure extends federal-aid highway, safety, transit, and other programs funded by the Highway Trust Fund at Fiscal Year 2011 levels in lieu of a new, multiyear reauthorization.
ST. MARYS – With the completion of the Letters From Home program, volunteers recollected their various experiences with the organization throughout its nine-year history.
On Sunday, Letters From Home held its final letter-stuffing, followed by a retirement ceremony inside the Sacred Heart Parish Center in St. Marys, where the organization has been headquartered since its founding.
JOHNSONBURG – The Ramettes erased an early deficit Wednesday afternoon against visiting Kane and shook off a late rally for a 15-14 win, their first of the season.
Johnsonburg senior starting pitcher Kiana Myers picked up her first win of the season despite giving up 14 runs in a game dominated by a slew of errors and runs. Kane nearly tied the game in the top of the seventh inning as they put up five runs to cut the lead to 15-14 while putting the tying run on first base with only one out.
Mary A. Foley, 92, of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday morning on April 25, 2012.
Mary was born in Philadelphia on March 26, 1920, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Loughery. On April 15, 1942 she married Vincent Foley who preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2005. She was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and had worked for North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission for over 30 years.
