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Mt. Zion Historical Society receives grant for monument

August 24, 2012

ST. MARYS – At a ribbon-cutting event for the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) and the St. Marys Area Economic Development Corp. (EDC) at the Franklin Center in downtown St. Marys, the Mt. Zion Historical Society received $1,000 toward the installation and dedication of a Civil War memorial. Photo by Victoria Stanish

Area students return to school

August 22, 2012

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Becky Polaski

Today marks the first day of school for area students. Many were greeted this morning by brightly and colorful classrooms, such as those of Mrs. Krug, a kindergarten teacher at South St. Marys Street Elementary School, shown at left, and Mrs. Kuntz, a kindergarten teacher at St. Marys Catholic Elementary School, at right.

Elk County Fair annual talent show

August 19, 2012

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A sizable crowd was on hand at the Elk County Fair's annual talent show. Performers from age 6 to 26 entertained the audience with singing, dancing and musical abilities. Prizes were awarded for first-, second- and third-place finishes in three age divisions: 9 and under, 10–15 years and 16 years and over.

Expectant mother

August 17, 2012

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Larry D. Simon

Larry D. Simon of Ridgway has photographed a robin's nest from the time the eggs are laid all the way through the fledglings leaving the nest, but says this is the first time he has ever seen an expectant robin. According to Larry, robins have two broods a year, and the bird above appears to be expecting quintuplets.

Wing fling proves to be a delicious evening

August 17, 2012

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Amy Cherry

The 11th Annual Wing Fling, sponsored by the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday evening in downtown St. Marys. Patrons enjoyed wings from several area establishments and judged which were the tastiest. There was no word on the winner as of press time.

Charles Street home damaged by fire

August 17, 2012

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Victoria Stanish

Members of the Crystal Fire Department were called out Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire at 330 Charles St.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the first floor fully involved in fire. Firefighters established a water supply and knocked the fire down. They spent a considerable amount of time working on hot spots.
There was heavy fire, heat and smoke damage to the first floor, moderate heat and smoke damage to the second floor and moderate smoke damage to the basement.
There were no injuries.
The cause of the fire was attributed to unattended cooking.

Smash and bash at the Elk County Fair

August 12, 2012

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Colin Deppen

These two vehicles take a hit at the popular demolition derby held on Saturday at the Elk County Fair. The fair closed Saturday following a week of events and activities. Photo by Colin Deppen.

Chainsaw carvers at Elk County Fair

August 12, 2012

Attractions at the Elk County Fair, which closed Saturday, featured demonstrations from chainsaw carvers Jack Riese and Pat Holbert, both of Ohio. Riese is shown carving his newest work. Photo by Colin Deppen.

Clowning around at the Elk County Fair

August 12, 2012

Clowns Bubbles and Blinky provide balloon animals to attendees of the Elk County Fair, which came to a close Saturday. Photo by Colin Deppen.

Tire pull at the Elk County Fair

August 11, 2012

A pickup pulls massive tires across the track during the truck tire pull at the Elk County Fair. The three tires were so heavy that between passes, a backhoe and a tractor were used to push them back into place. Photo by Victoria Stanish.

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