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Ridgway Animal Haven seeks donations to finish new shelter

The Ridgway Animal Haven is happy to announce that the shell of the new Shelter is complete at their new permanent home on Rocky Top Road on top of BootJack.

Ridgway Little League Softball started 30 years ago

Thirty years ago today Jen Foringer of Ben Rossi Jewelers Major League team stepped to the plate against Heather Williams of Alpine Pressed Metal in the very first Ridgway Little League softball game. Alpine won that first contest 12-11 and the season was underway.

Seashells in Ridgway? Pick one up and enjoy

If you are lucky enough to find one of these painted seashells in your strolls around Ridgway make sure to look on the back and go to the website. Local resident Karen Lundin has been placing them around town to spread a little joy during the summer.

July 4 fish for free day and other PA Fish & Boating Commission news

The second of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s (PFBC) fish for free day will be Saturday, July 4. Residents and non-residents can legally fish on the state’s rivers, streams, creeks, ponds, and lakes without a fishing license. The first free fish day was held on Sunday, May 24.

Big 30 Charities Classic Football Game Canceled

For the first time in 47 years, the Annual Big 30 Charities Classic football all-star game has been canceled. Players and coaches were notified via email Saturday morning. The Big 30 Committee issued the following statement on the cancelation - early Saturday evening.

Historic ‘brick block’ deed secured by Johnsonburg Community Trust

According to a Tuesday blog post on the Johnsonburg Community Trust’s website, the trust has secured the deed to the historic ‘brick block’ on Market street in Johnsonburg.

Revised Strawberry Festival taking place today

The Elk County Historical Society will be holding their Annual Strawberry Festival a little differently this year. The event will take place today and it will be at St. Leo's again, but there are some changes from previous years.

Aspiring Eagle Scout Theodore Aiello 

Aspiring Eagle Scout Theodore Aiello completed the refurbishment, painting, and maintenance of the two large Civil War Canons that are placed on the grounds of the Elk County Courthouse.

Human remains found at Twin Lakes

JONES TWP. - In a release issued Monday, Pennsylvania State Police reported they are investigating human remains found at Twin Lakes Recreational Area.
According to Elk County Coroner Michelle Muccio-Krise, the remains uncovered Monday are skeletal.

Sandy Beach seeks local artist for mural at the new Lucy's Dog Park

Calling all local artists! Want to make your name locally on a huge canvas that will serve as the center point for a brand new attraction in Elk County?