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PA State Police Cancel Troop C Camp Programs

Ridgway, PA – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania State Police
have made the decision to cancel the 2021 Troop C, Camp Cadet and Sunny Day
Camp Programs to ensure the health and safety of participants, Pennsylvania State

Cold temperatures, snow in the forecast

Temperatures in the area are expected to plummet overnight to 14-degrees with one to three inches of snow possible. Saturday's high is forecast to be 21-degrees, with snow flurries, and breezy conditions.

Elk County reports 21 new cases of COVID-19

Elk County reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The county has now reported 2,031 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Lilly: Drug can prevent COVID-19 illness in nursing homes

Lilly: Drug can prevent COVID-19 illness in nursing homes
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday its antibody drug can prevent COVID-19 illness in residents and staff of nursing homes and other long-term care locations.

Governor Tom Wolf attended the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden in Washington, D.C.

Harrisburg, Pa. – Today, Governor Tom Wolf attended the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden in Washington, D.C. The governor released the following statement:

Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback

Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Johnsonburg High School will go remote Jan. 20-22

The Johnsonburg Area High School will be going remote starting Wednesday, Jan. 20 through Jan. 22.
The following appeared on the Johnsonburg Area School District News Facebook page.

311 South Street in Ridgway to be demolished by Elk County Commissioners

The Elk County Commissioners held their second meeting of 2021 on Tuesday at the Elk County Courthouse Annex in Ridgway.

Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems

Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems
By BILL BARROW and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

The "T.O. Train" bids a fond farewell to local legend Tom Fitch.