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RASD Board names Students of the Month

The May meeting of the Ridgway Area School District Board began at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the FSG Elementary School library with a packed room as a large agenda and multiple clubs and student presentations took place.

Paesanos Pizza II hosts soft opening, gets in full swing

Paesanos Pizza II had a soft opening on Wednesday and by Saturday was well into the swing of things. Now, every day except by Sunday, open at 10:30 a.m., and most nights closed by 9:30 p.m., (Saturday at 10 p.m.) and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

Unused medication sent to PA National Guard

On May 6, 2019, 226 pounds of unused medications collected during the first quarter of this year were transferred to the PA National Guard and agents from the PA Attorney General's Office for destruction. Since the start of the program in September 2016, over 1,942 pounds of unused medications ha

'Cemetery of the Innocents' displayed at St. Leo's

The Elk County Catholic Students for Life and the Elk County Right to life joined together to set up the Cemetery of the Innocents on the grounds of St. Leo's Church in Ridgway.

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week observed by Commissioners

At the May 7 Elk County Commissioners meeting, Proclamation 2019-07 was passed recognizing the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.  Shown in this photo are County Commissioners Dan Freeburg, Janis Kemmer, and Matt Quesenberry along with Warden Greg G

Man fatally shot at local bar

A man is dead following a shooting at a Ridgway bar early Sunday morning.
According to a press release issued by Elk County Coroner Michelle Muccio on Sunday afternoon, the shooting occurred at Cully’s bar in Ridgway.

St. Leo's holds annual May Crowning

The weather cooperated as St. Leo School held its annual May Crowning yesterday. It was the first time in years that it was able to be held outside. The May Queen was MacKenzie Kennedy. She crowned The Blessed Mother Mary.

DECA students take trip to Orlando

Ridgway Area High School DECA Advisor Kyle Gordon is very proud of the Ridgway students who participated in the recent trip to Orlando, though they did not place in the International Conference, and sent updates throughout the trip to family friends and supporters back home.

C E Rides for Vets provides a vital service to Elk and Cameron Counties

The Cameron-Elk Rides for Vets is a volunteer program, centered in Ridgway that provides transportation to Veterans and family members to and from medical appointments at no charge.

Area cooridators gear up for National Day of Prayer

Community members are invited to observe National Day of Prayer with a ceremony taking place on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fox Township Park, located at 347 Main St. in Kersey. The event will take place rain or shine.