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ST. MARYS - The upcoming primary election in Elk County on May 18 includes a large variety of local races in area municipalities.

ST. MARYS - Vaccine eligibility in Pennsylvania expanded on Monday, opening up the opportunity to those in Phase 1B including a new group of essential workers. The move has been a long awaited one in the Keystone State.

ST. MARYS - The St. Marys and Benzinger Township Historical Society plans to expand their military display for an August 7 debut.

ST. MARYS - The City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation Department are looking to hire staff for this summer through the Stackpole-Hall Foundation’s Dr. William C. Conrad Summer Jobs Program.

ST. MARYS - Health care providers are continuing to see the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically with patients who neglected or avoided annual screenings, check-ups and more over the past year.

Elk County reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and has now reported 2,651 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Elk County reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and has now reported 2,628 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Elk County reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and has now reported 2,612 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Elk County reported a two-day total of 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and has now reported 2,604 total cases of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic.

Elk County reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and has now reported 2,586 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

The Bunny Hop 5K, which raises funds for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, was held today. The walk took place at 10 a.m. and the run got underway at 11:30 a.m. 

ST. MARYS - Holy Week looks a little different in St. Marys this year with demolition work taking place on the grounds of the former St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys.

ST. MARYS - As March marks the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn Highlands Healthcare officials are looking back on how the health system responded and adapted to the pandemic.

Fox Township Elementary School students, faculty, and staff dressed in their finest on Wednesday as the school celebrated prom day. The theme day was planned as part of the new Confetti Club, geared toward promoting positivity and fun at Fox Twp. and Bennetts Valley elementary schools. The s…

Elk County reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and has now reported 2,576 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Elk County reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and has now reported 2,563 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic. 

ST. MARYS - Penn Highlands Healthcare continues to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, having currently administered 56,500 first and second doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

ST. MARYS - It’s “The Last Mission” for the St. Marys Area High School indoor color guard as this year’s show marks the final season for Ann Defilippi, color guard advisor for the past 20 years.

ST. MARYS - St. Marys Area School District Superintendent Brian Toth issued his activity report during a recent school board meeting, in which he referenced participating in an array of meetings ranging from those with school personnel, local government leaders, fellow superintendents and more.

Elk County reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and has now reported 2,548 total cases of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic.

FOX TWP. - Two teachers are hoping to promote positivity and fun for local elementary school students through the creation of the Confetti Club.

Elk County reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with its total number of cases increasing to 2,538 since the beginning of the pandemic.

ST. MARYS - Recently the St. Marys Area School District Board of School Directors approved an array of items during this month’s school board meeting.

ST. MARYS - Today marks National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, an ideal opportunity to celebrate businesses which make communities unique, vibrant, and diverse.

ST. MARYS - St. Marys Pharmacy recently announced they now have many daily openings for COVID-19 vaccinations for those in Phase 1A.

ST. MARYS - Several local residents were in attendance at this month’s St. Marys City Council meeting to voice their disagreement over the city’s new change to a flat rate sewer fee.

ST. MARYS - Strumming the strings of a ukulele while tapping their feet to the beat of a song they just learned was just what a group of local youth found themselves doing as part of the “You Can Ukulele” classes at the St. Marys’ Boys and Girls Club.

ST. MARYS - Free women’s health screening is being offered next month through Penn Highlands Life's Journey and Women's Imaging Services of Penn Highlands Elk.

Elk County reported a two-day total of three new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and has now reported 2,514 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Elk County reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and has now reported 2,498 total cases of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Elk County reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and has now reported 2,483 total cases of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic.

ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Council unanimously approved several ordinances during their recent meeting, most of which with the purpose of clarifying various items indicated in the document.

ST. MARYS - The late Jerome “Jerry” Troha of St. Marys frequently shared his talent for music throughout the community as he often performed on his accordion at various events and senior care facilities.

Elk County reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, with its total number of cases increasing to 2,464. 

Elk County reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with its total number of cases increasing to 2,246 since the beginning of the pandemic.

ST. MARYS - Today has gone to the dogs, well puppies to be more precise. March 23 marks National Puppy Day when we celebrate the fluffy, floppy and adorable creatures who share their unconditional love with their human companions.

ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Council recently approved the 2021 wage schedule for city employees.

Elk County reported a two-day total of 29 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. The county's total number of cases increased to 2,436. 

ST. MARYS - St. Marys Area School District announced on Sunday that St. Marys Area High School will move to full-remote learning this week, March 22-26.

ST. MARYS - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) reports that 17,018 residents of Elk County have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

ST. MARYS - St. Marys Pharmacy recently reached a milestone in providing 10,000 COVID-19 vaccinations.

KERSEY - Each year World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 as the date symbolizes the three copies of the 21st chromosome that causes Down Syndrome, usually, people only have two copies.

ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Area School District Board of School Directors approved several personnel items during their recent meeting.

ST. MARYS - In 2020 the Crystal Fire Department in St. Marys reported responding to a total of 204 incidents, which was a decrease of 75 incidents from the previous year.

JAY TOWNSHIP — For those seeking care for themselves or a loved one, a new home care option has recently opened in Weedville that seeks to help those in Elk and surrounding counties.

ST. MARYS - Recently St. Marys Area School District Custodial Supervisor Dan Elder was recognized for going above and beyond throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

ST. MARYS - In a 4-3 vote St. Marys City Council approved the 2021 wage schedule, not without a lengthy discussion regarding a new proposal to the schedule.