Robert "Boomer" Lindberg, 75, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. In his final days he was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was born on December 5, 1950, in DuBois, the son of the late Carl E. and Anne Rice Lindberg. Boo was a loving family member, a loyal friend, and a man who found some of life's greatest joys in the outdoors and in the company of good friends and family. Many of his favorite memories were

the Footlighters of Elk County will present "Squabbles, aka Your House Or Mine, October 8th, 9th and 10th. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the St. Marys Moose Lodge.

Mario L. “Butch” Sidelinger, Sr., age 84, of Bennetts Valley Hwy., Byrnedale, PA, died October 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. A son of the late George and Vera (Bruno) Sidelinger, he was born on May 1, 1942 in Byrnedale, PA. On November 24, 1962 he married MariLee (Harlan), who predeceased him on May 6, 2016. Along with his parents and his wife, Butch was predeceased by: two sons, Victor Shawn in infancy and Charlie Sidelinger; and two brothers, George Richard and Michae

Stephen C. Sorg, age 85, of Sunflower Road, Weedville, PA, died October 3, 2026 at Penn Highlands-Elk. A son of the late Martin and Martha (Wolfe) Sorg, he was born on December 20, 1940 in St. Marys, PA. On October 8, 1966 he married Paula (Breindel), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Steve is survived by three children, Stephanie Clifford of Kersey, Jacqueline Higgins (Rick Krise) of St. Marys and Brett (Anne) Sorg of St. Marys; four grandchildren, Thomas, Ashley,

How long will you wait in a checkout line before you start getting angry? More than four minutes spent in a store checkout line not only tends to lower one's satisfaction level with the retailer, but it also can cause the customer to walk out empty-handed. Source: Christian Science Monitor newspaper

The October 15, 2026 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum is pleased to announce that Dr. Mike Schuster, Plant Ecologist and Assistant Professor of Biology at Hamline University and a Forestry Researcher at the University of Minnesota, will be the keynote speaker. Mike also runs the Schuster Plant Ecology Lab, a contributing research partner of the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center. Dr. Schuster will present on his buckthorn research – specifically seedbank longe

With annual open enrollment periods set to begin soon for both Medicare and Pennie, the state’s health insurance marketplace, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is offering tips for consumers to avoid being scammed. When researching options online, type the name of the website directly into the search engine. For Medicare, it’s Medicare.gov, or call 800-633-4227. Pennie’s website is www.Pennie.com or call 844-844-8040. Take your time. Look for small “Ad” or “Sponsored” labels

Now through mid-December, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will be conducting its fall and winter trout stocking at dozens of waterways across the Commonwealth. PFBC will stock approximately 114,700 hatchery-raised adult Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout in 117 stream sections and lakes. These stockings will replenish some of the most popular fishing spots across the Commonwealth and provide ice fishing opportunities as conditions allow throughout the winter. Tro

It’s October 5th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1970, Led Zeppelin released their iconic album,Led Zeppelin III, featuring songs like “That’s the Way,” “Celebration Day” and “Immigrant Song.” In 1989, Motley Crue played a warm-up gig for their upcoming Dr. Feelgood tour at Hollywood’s Whisky a Go Go. They performed under the pseudonym The Foreskins. The show was used for the filming of the video for “Kickstart My Heart.” In 1991, Guns N’ Ro

National Fire Prevention Week kicks off this Sunday, Oct. 4, with the theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower.” The campaign focuses on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. The National Fire Protection Association offers these tips: • Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. • Charge on a hard, flat surface like a

This week’s House Energy Committee meeting was very frustrating, particularly because House Democrats would not advance the Ratepayer Protection Act. This measure authored by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) would require data center developers to provide their own source of electric generation (rather than overburdening the regional grid) among other things. The Democrats’ committee chairwoman even made a comment about Pennsylvanians needing to suffer with high energ

Three years of Calypso & Company… three years of handmade treasures, incredible vendors, local makers, new friendships, and SO much community support. 🤍 We’re so excited to celebrate our 3rd Anniversary with a Craft & Vendor Show! 📅 Saturday, October 17th ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 📍 724 Washington Street We’re opening things up for a day full of local makers, crafters, artisans, food & drink vendors, and small businesses! Interested in being a vendor in the show? We’d love to have yo

City police reported arresting Amy Lynn Vafrner, 34, of st. Marys. Varner was charged with three misdemeanor counts of scattering rubbish and three summary counts of harassment for ongoing incidents at a business since August 2026. on October 1st, City police obtained an arrest warrant for Varner, who was taken into custody and arraigned. Varner is in in Elk County Prison on $5,000.00 bail.

Listen to The River 98.9 wherever you go! Mitch in the Morning with Classic Hits, Local News, Weather & Sports. Tina Johns is your host while you work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listen For The Classic Cafe from Noon to 1, featuring Brunch With The Beatles! Johnny Marks is on the air from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Listen for The Delaney Drive At 5! Car Tunes and our Car Tunes Quiz. Billie Jo Weyant, each evening from 7 p.m. to Midnight. And Big Jim Burton, overnights High School Sports, Li

Pennsylvanians can once again keep track of the bulls, cows, and calves in Elk Country this year with the State Game Commission’s Elk Cam. The camera, which is now live, is located in Benezette, home of the Elk Country Visitor Center. Click Here