The upcoming Independence Day weekend will bring with it celebrations, fireworks, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Elk County Sheriff’s Office Offers Some Suggestions To Make This Year’s Celebrations Happy And Memorable:  Plan ahead before consuming alcoholic beverages and driving.  Make arrangements for a designated driver or to stay overnight.  Do not mix alcohol consumption with the use of fireworks.  Use only fireworks that are legal, and supervise childre

Why July 4th Matters — iHeart’s Rock History Highlights On July 4th, rock history has seen some memorable moments, according to iHeart’s “Why July 4th Matters” feature iHeart+1: 1982 – Ozzy Osbourne’s marriage Ozzy Osbourne married his manager, Sharon Arden, on July 4, 1982. This came just months after he famously bit the head off a bat during a performance, showing his fearless stage persona. 1995 – Foo Fighters debut The Foo Fighters released their first album, The Colour a

Saturday, July 4, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will host a Fish for Free day to allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on all Pennsylvania waterways. No license is required, but all other fishing regulations apply. This is a great way to expose the next generation of anglers to the outdoors!

All Request Show Hosted by: M.G. Kelly Each week, fans from around the country email their song requests to M.G. Kelly, as they become part of the program! This is the show that’s gonna make you rock and boogie back into your bell-bottom days on a five-hour ride that keeps on truckin' through the greatest hits of the decade! M.G. Kelly takes you BACK TO THE 70s in his fast-paced, high energy style. When the 70s were first upon us, Now, in Back to The 70s, M.G. recreates that

Men get a bad rap that they’re not good listeners, and this could be the reason why: When a woman is listening to someone talk, she will pipe in with a “yes” or “I see” every now and then. It’s her way of saying, “I’m listening.” But guys don’t do this. Just because a man isn’t saying anything doesn’t mean he’s not listening. He may prefer to listen quietly and think about what’s being said. Source: WebMD

vent by Lynch-Green Funeral Home 151 N Michael St, Saint Marys, PA Duration: 2 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook All first responders and their immediate family are invited to join us on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 6-8 pm for this event to honor our first responders! We are offering food, drinks, and live entertainment! Please RSVP to Michelle at 814–834–4317 before July 10, please

Saturday, July 4th ~ 10-2pm America 250 Celebration & Colonial Crafts! Celebrate America's 250th year at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Travel back in time by participating in some colonial activities from 250 years ago. We will have fire building demonstrations, colonial natural dyes, weaving, and candle making. Sunday, July 5th ~ 2pm Make & Take: Bandanna Craft Did you know that bandannas have been used for centuries? They have gone by many names with a variety of uses! Co

This year's festival celebrates America's 250th anniversary and will be our largest to date, featuring more than 50+ vendors and exhibitors, live entertainment, heritage and educational exhibits, the inaugural Brick Block Car Show, regional artisans, specialty food vendors, fireworks, and many other activities. The release also highlights the recent recognition of the Armstrong Brick Block with the 2026 Pennsylvania Wilds Great Places Champion Award and the West Penn Energy F

Event by The Children's Center- DCI Parents as Teachers Benzinger Park Duration: 4 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook 🏕️📚 S'more Stories, S'more Fun! 📚🏕️ Grab your little campers and join Dickinson Center, Inc.'s Parents as Teachers Program for our Annual Storytime Walk! This year's theme is Camping Adventure, and we're inviting Elk County families with children ages 5 and under to hit the trail for an afternoon filled with stories, activities, crafts, and outdoor fun

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) is urging drivers to put the phone down, drive sober, and drive slower this busy summer travel season. Beginning June 5, 2026, drivers convicted of using a hand-held device while driving will pay a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees under Paul Miller’s Law, which was signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro. The law prohibits the

Fireworks, parades and backyard barbecues are a given these days with July 4, but that wasn't always the case. In the past, the holiday revolved around politics and social change, according to political historian Jon Grinspan. "For the first hundred years, you get a revolutionary holiday where there's a lot of raucousness in the streets, a lot of world-turned-upside down, a lot of class politics, a lot of racial politics," said Grinspan, a curator at the Smithsonian National

Lynn F. Caskey, 65, of 616 South Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born October 2, 1960 in St. Marys, daughter to the late John “Hunce” Caskey and Sarah “Sally” Herzing Caskey, who survives. Lynn found her greatest happiness in the comfort of her home. She cherished her quiet life and was most content surrounded by familiar surroundings, where she could enjoy the peace and privacy she valued so deeply. While she preferred a si

Angela L. Walter, 53, of 728 W. Joseph Road, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born March 15, 1973, in St. Marys, daughter to the late Robert Neil (Teri) and Jane Young Gleixner (Larry). She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1991. Following high school, Angie continued her studies at Indiana University

Jim Young, 78, formerly of 430 Pattison Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor. He was born June 1, 1948, in St. Marys, son of the late James C. and Ann Wilkes Young. A lifelong resident of St. Marys, he graduated from Elk County Christian High School in 1966. He attended Franciscan University of Steubenville and University of Pittsburgh at Bradford before starting work at Stackpole Carbon Company in 1969. Jim worked for Stackpol

John J. “Chizel” Cherry, 93, of 407 Third Avenue, Johnsonburg, passed away, surrounded by his family, late Wednesday night, July 1, 2026, at Penn Highlands-Dubois following a lengthy illness. He was born December 21, 1932, in Johnsonburg, a son to the late Anthony J. “Toe” and Emily Papa Cherry. On August 24, 1957, in Queen of the World Church, St. Marys, he married Sara “Sally” Schneider, and she survives. Chizel lived most of his life in Johnsonburg and was a 1950 graduate