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Historic Tour of Homes takes on Halloween Twist

Ridgway's 2018 Historic Tour of Homes, this year with the theme "Mansions and Mayhem," took place Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at the Elk County Visitors Center and ending at the old CNB Bank on Center Street. 

Ridgway student group donates to Children's Hospital

Like other forms of cancer, childhood cancer has an international symbol, the gold ribbon.

Ridgway Fire Department to hold Open House tonight

The Ridgway Fire Department will be hosting its annual Open House tonight in the midst of Fire Prevention Week. The anticipated one-night event, held at the Fire Hall on 30 N. Broad Street, is open to residents of all ages and will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Early morning accident in Ridgway

Photo by Frank Quattrone
An early morning traffic accident was called in by the Ridgway Fire Department at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Units that responded to the crash were the Ridgway Ambulance, Ridgway Police, State Police, Engine 42 and Rescue 412. 

Second grade students have a fun day at the farm

In what has become an annual tradition the second-grade students of Ridgway Elementary visited the Pine Ridge Farm, owned by Elk County Commissioner Janice Kemmer and her husband Mervin on a field trip today. The farm began in 1876, and has been in continuous operation ever since.

FSG students perform The Little Mermaid Jr.

FSG Elementary School students opening performance of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” was held on Thursday night. Students third, fourth, and fifth grade are portraying characters in the classic tale. Performances will continue tonight through Sunday. More photos on Page 5.

Rotary names September Student of the Month

Anna Cristini, a senior at Ridgway High School, is the Ridgway Rotary Club's September Student of the Month. Anna is the daughter of J.J. and Jean Zameroski and is involved with drama club, show choir, choir, girl scouts Ambassador Awards, and the Governor's School at Carnegie Mellon University.

Local church sponsoring “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” program

The Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located on South Street in Ridgway, will be hosting its second annual “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” program. This program aids in providing nutritious meals and snacks to lower income families with school-aged children in the area.

White fuzzy caterpillar not fatal despite some beliefs

Native to our area, the white hickory tussock moth caterpillar can be found all over. And while many of us may not know much about this fluffy-looking caterpillar, it's been getting a reputation online for being poisonous when, in fact, it's not.

Big Maple Farms hosts first Fall Festival

Big Maple Farm Natural Therapy Fall Festival took place over the weekend at the farm located on Long Level Road in Ridgway. The festival took place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.