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City crews out maintaining area roadways as winter storm begins

Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020

City crews are out maintaining area roadways as snow as begun to fall from Winter Storm Gail. The National Weather Service in State College updated its Winter Storm Warning at 12:51 p.m.

PHH to receive COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow

Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Penn Highlands Healthcare reported they will be receiving their first allotment of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow.
Three PHH facilities were among first 87 health care organizations in state to receive the vaccine this week.

Elk County reports 40 new cases of COVID-19

Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Elk County reported 40 new cases of COVID-19 today and has now reported 938 total cases of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic.

Inclement weather early dismissal for local schools

Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Local schools are dismissing early today due to the winter storm expected to begin impacting the area this afternoon. The Elk County Catholic School System announced that ECCHS and SMCMS will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. today and SMCES will dismiss at 12:55 p.m.

Big Buck Contest entries in today's edition

Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Be sure to check out today's edition of The Daily Press for the latest entries in this year's Big Buck Contest. Pictured is Mike Sherry with a 12 point buck he bagged while hunting in Section 2F.

Recycling has continued in Elk County throughout pandemic

Published Tuesday, December 15, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted recycling efforts in Elk County, the Elk County Community Recycling Center has found ways to keep recycling going throughout 2020.

Elk County reports 37 new cases of COVID-19

Published Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Elk County reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and has now reported 898 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Winter Storm Warning issued for Elk County

Published Tuesday, December 15, 2020

A Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect for Elk and Cameron Counties from noon Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of six to 11 inches.

Poem honoring St. Marys donated by late author’s husband

Published Tuesday, December 15, 2020

A poem in honor of St. Marys, titled “Carbon Center of the World”, was recently presented to the city from Howard Lepovetsky in memory of its author, his late wife Lisa Lepovetsky.

Parish provides gift bags of comfort and joy

Published Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Recently parishioners of St. Mary’s Church received Christmas gift bags from the parish as a way to bring them comfort and joy during the holiday season.