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State officials visit SGL as part of jobs tour

Published Thursday, March 15, 2018

In an effort to highlight the viable career paths in the manufacturing industry, two members of Governor Tom Wolf's administration recently visited SGL Carbon in St. Marys.

Student video contest highlights manufacturing

Published Wednesday, March 14, 2018

RIDGWAY – Students from 11 schools throughout Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties were in attendance at the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" video awards competition held Tuesday evening at Ridgway Area High School.

SMAHS hosting fitness center open house

Published Wednesday, March 14, 2018

The unveiling of St. Marys Area High School's new fitness center is taking place Monday, March 26 during an open house for the general public.
From 5-8 p.m., residents are encouraged to visit the fitness center to try out the equipment.

DAR Good Citizens Award banquet

Published Tuesday, March 13, 2018

The Penn-Elk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Good Citizens Award banquet Tuesday at The Fine Line in St. Marys.

Fox supervisors OK phone deal, projects

Published Monday, March 12, 2018

KERSEY – The Fox Township officials discussed a wide range of business last week including project bids and requests from residents during a Board of Supervisors meeting.

Little library to debut at Fox park as part of Gold Award project

Published Monday, March 12, 2018

KERSEY–- In an effort to encourage reading among youngsters, a Fox Township Girl Scout is embarking on installing a little library inside the Fox Township Community Park.
Hannah Frantz, a junior at St. Marys Area High School, is planning the library as part of her Gold Award project.

District looking to ramp up security efforts

Published Monday, March 12, 2018

The St. Marys Area School District Board of Directors next week will review a proposal for comprehensive threat and vulnerability studies for each of the district's schools.
"We're looking at moving to the next level," said Superintendent Brian Toth.

St. Marys Heritage Preservation Group non-profit status

Published Friday, March 9, 2018

St. Marys Heritage Preservation Group recently received their 501 c(3) status, the next logical step for the group if the organization was to continue to grow and further their mission to beautify the downtown historic district.

Drag racing to return to St. Marys airport

Published Friday, March 9, 2018

The idea for the present day airport in St. Marys began in a meeting of the town’s Kiwanis directors on Feb. 15, 1944. Funds raised by local businesses, clubs and the public totaled $23,990, part of which went to buying the land.

Area farmers take advantage of offerings at Farmer's Winter Meeting

Published Friday, March 9, 2018

Several Ridgway farmers got together at the Elk County Courthouse Annex on Wednesday for the Farmer's Winter Meeting hosted by the Elk County Conservation District.