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RASD reopens with lots of smiles, under the masks

The Senior tradition of Coffee and Donuts in the student parking lot continued this year at the Ridgway High School, with plenty of smiles under the masks for these Seniors. 

Trout Unlimited working on West Branch

The Trout Unlimited project near the Tambine Bridge along Long Lovel Road at the intersection with 219.

Ridgway Animal Haven to hold Auction on Sunday

The Ridgway Animal Haven will hold an "Auction for Pups" on Sunday from Noon until 2:30 P.M., at the St. Boniface School in Kersey. Masks are mandatory and they will be practicing social distancing! Buy your tickets, see what you like, and drop them into the container.

IU9 looking to begin high school play Sept. 14

Athletes, coaches, and all involved with high school sports breathed a sigh of relief Friday when the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) issued its statement giving the go-ahead to the fall sports seasons pending approval by individual school districts.

PIAA leaves decisions to play up to the schools

The PIAA is leaving the decision to play fall sports up to school districts.
The Pennsylvania Athletic Association approved the go ahead with fall sports but the decision to play will be up to school districts.
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Elkers presented with golf tournament check

Greg Johnson of Laurel Mill Golf Course presented Elkers head football coach Mark Heindl with a check for $3,280 raised at the Annual Elkers Football Golf Tournament at the course on June 25.

Ridgway marching band working hard at camp

While it may not always receive the accolades given to our various sports teams, the Ridgway Area High School Marching Band deserves as much credit for the work they do. To see them go through practice Friday was impressive in the beating sun and the sweltering heat.

Lucy's Dog Park a hit with Ridgway residents

The mural is now complete at Lucy's Dog Park in Ridgway at the Sandy Beach Park. Karen  Viglione and Oliver enjoy their daily runs in the new recreation area. 

The wait on the fate of fall high school sports continues

There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not asked if fall high school sports will be played. I don’t have a reply. What I do know is coaches, players, parents, officials, and spectators are getting more frustrated each day there is no response to the question.

First Elk County Upstream Art project completed in Ridgway

Local artist Liz Dippold completed this brilliant example of street art over the past few days on Court Street in Ridgway across from Subway, ECCOTA, and the Courthouse.