JOHNSONBURG – A small fire reportedly originated in the basement of an unoccupied house along Main Street in Johnsonburg early Saturday morning. The fire has been ruled an arson, at least the ninth such case reported in Elk County since May 30.
Fire departments were called at 1:52 a.m. Saturday morning, Aug. 25 at 236 Main St. in Johnsonburg. The fire damaged the abandoned residential structure and State Police Fire Marshal Greg Agosti ruled the blaze to be arson.
Damage was reportedly minimal although a dollar estimate is not available at this time. There were no injuries reported.
une was a time of transition for South Street Botanicals in Ridgway, something owner Brandy Raubenstrauch says was simply cosmetic.
“I like change a lot,” Raubenstrauch said. “This also gave us the opportunity to help us increase our retail space and separate the Tea House.”
The new layout features the gift shop in the garden conservatory where the Tea House was originally.
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The gift shop is now located in the garden conservatory where the previous tea house was stationed. The revitalized shopping area includes the area's only Vera Bradley shop, Brighton jewelry in store boutique, Lindsay Philips footwear, Tervis, Miss Me Denim, Life is Good, Lollia fragrance, Island Cowgirl jewelry, Mariana jewelry, Zutano and Mudpie Childrens wear, Trollbeads and Chamilia Jewelry.")
