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Poll workers assist voters

May 18, 2011

These poll workers, situated inside the Christian Food Bank on S. Michael Street, accommodated voters throughout election day on Tuesday. Shown from left to right are Rita Anzinger, Mary Kay Kronenwetter and Virginia Newell. Photo by Amy Cherry.

A last push for candidates

May 17, 2011

Supporters made one last push for candidates running in Tuesday's primary election outside of polling locations throughout the county. Pictured above is a gathering of individuals who braved the rain yesterday morning to lend their support outside of the polling location along Washington Street in St. Marys. Photo by Becky Polaski.

St. Boniface receives citation for 125th anniversary

May 17, 2011

State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Elk/Clearfield) was on hand Saturday evening to present St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School Principal Marie Giazzoni with a citation from the State House of Representatives honoring the 125th anniversary of the school and parish. Shown in the photo are Fr. Jim Faluszczak, St. Boniface pastor, Gabler, Giazzoni and the Most Rev. Donald Trautman, bishop of the Erie Diocese. Photo by Amy Cherry.

St. Boniface students celebrate 125th anniversary

May 17, 2011

As part of its 125th anniversary celebration dinner on Saturday evening, several St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School fifth grade students read a brief history of the school and parish. Photo by Amy Cherry.

St. Marys City Police Officer Gerg celebrates retirement

May 17, 2011

On May 7, 2011, family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Jerome Gerg Jr. celebrated his retirement after 20 years of service to the citizens of St. Marys. The event was held at the Edgewood  in St. Marys. Officer Gerg began his career  with the Benzinger Township Police Department on Dec. 20, 1990 and retired Dec. 31, 2010.  

Leadership Elk County visits state Capitol

May 11, 2011

HARRISBURG - Leadership Elk County traveled to Harrisburg on Tuesday, May 3 to tour the state Capitol, speak with local representatives and hear from state leaders. This was the last in a series of 10 classes aimed at giving future leaders of the area a better understanding of the many facets of Elk County.
Class members met with Senator Joe Scarnati for a question-and-answer session and tour of the Senate floor. The LEC class was invited by Scarnati to sit in on a Senate session to get a firsthand look at how it is run.

Forester presents information on trees

May 11, 2011

Shown at the St. Marys Catholic Elementary School is Scott Sjolander, Penn State Extension Urban Forester, presenting information on city trees and the tree guards for the American Mountain Ash given to each fourth grade student as part of Arbor Day. Photo submitted.

Mock crash life flight

May 10, 2011

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Amy Cherry

EMTs prepare ECC senior Taylor Frank, to be lifeflighted from the scene of a mock crash caused by a drunk driver. In the scenario Frank played a critically injured patient.

Mock crash-injured victim

May 10, 2011

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Amy Cherry

Karly Carnovale, an ECCHS senior, played a seriously injured passenger during the school's mock crash event held Tuesday.

Mock crash-grieving parents

May 10, 2011

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Amy Cherry

Firefighter and Elk County Prison Warden Greg Gebauer embraces his wife Dana after they are informed their son, Josh, died in an alcohol-related car crash. The Gebauers were among many participants in this year's mock crash held at ECCHS on Tuesday afternoon.

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