An airplane pilot died Wednesday after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway at a small airport, but both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived, authorities said. The plane was coming down on the runway and veered into the helicopter that near the ground, Lt. Col. George Bivens, the state’s acting police commissioner, said during a news conference. The FAA and NTSB called it a midair collision but state police didn’t clarify if

Elk County hosts an annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event each year since 2005. The Elk County Community Recycling Center at 850 Washington Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is the main drop-off location. This years collection day is Saturday, August 22nd from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, Click Here.

Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05, directing Commonwealth agencies to require all data center proposals applying for permits with the Commonwealth to comply with the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements, blocking speculative, irresponsible data center projects from moving forward, giving local communities more power over data center development, and protecting Pennsylvania residents. The Executive Order directs the Departmen

Adapting to Change: Building Resilience in Today’s Manufacturing Environment In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, change is constant—new technologies, shifting customer demands, workforce challenges, and evolving processes all require employees and leaders to adapt quickly and effectively. Adapting to Change is a training designed to help manufacturing professionals shift their mindset, strengthen resilience, and confidently navigate change in the workplace. This in

Feeling stressed? Have fun. Dance around your living room or break out your kids’ bubble blower or coloring books. Participating in playful activities – video games count – has been found to lower adults’ feelings of stress. That’s because play releases feel-good chemicals, say researchers. Source: Prevention

This week the St. Marys Rotary Club welcomed Tracy Duncan from the St. Marys Pickle Ball Association. Tracy updated the club on the latest happenings of the Pickle Ball Association and answered questions from the members. She was the guest of Rotarian Jim Hackett and is pictured with Jim and Club President Steve Reed. The club extends many thanks to Tracy for her visit.

August 20th is a date packed with notable events in rock history, from chart-topping hits to tragic crowd incidents and unique collaborations. 1973 – The Rolling Stones release “Angie” The Rolling Stones dropped their ballad Angie, which became one of their biggest hits, showcasing their signature blend of rock and soul iHeart. 1988 – Monsters of Rock tragedy At England’s Monsters of Rock festival, two fans were trampled to death during a Guns N’ Roses set. Singer Axl Rose fa

Dickinson Center, Inc.’s Parents as Teachers Program invites Elk County families with children ages 5 and under to join us for our annual Storytime Walk, featuring a fun-filled Camping Adventure theme! 📅 September 3, 2026 📍 Benzinger Park, St. Marys, PA ⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM — Stop by anytime! This FREE, family-friendly event combines literacy, outdoor exploration, and hands-on fun! Families will enjoy an approximately 30-minute walk through the park, stopping along the way for ca

State police investigated a domestic incident in Jay Township. According to police, a known 33-year-old woman from Ridgway suffered injuries. As a result, a known 31-year-old man from Stoutsville, Ohio was arrested and placed in Elk County Jail.

State Reps. Emily Kinkead and Jen Mazzocco released the following statement on the recent Common Pleas Court order requiring Allegheny County to complete a countywide property reassessment by 2032: “This court order underscores the urgent need for the state to address a property tax system that has been unpredictable, inconsistent, and unfair for far too long. A lawsuit should not be required to get a fair property assessment. We are in dire need of a better system that is tr

State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation designed to give Pennsylvania consumers and lawmakers a clearer picture of their utility bills. “Families, seniors and small businesses are feeling the impact of rising utility bills, and they deserve more than another notice telling them their rates are going up,” Pugh said. “They deserve to know what increased, how much it increased, why it increased and what that means for their monthly bill.” Pugh’s legislation

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Elk County the week of August 17. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Elk County for the coming week is as follows: Line Painting Route 1002 (Taft Road) between Challingsworth Road and Windfall Road in the City of St. Marys. Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August

The 32nd annual Elk County Youth Field Day will be held on Saturday, September 19th at the St. Marys Sportsmen's Club Farm in FLower Valley. Activities include fishing, archery, 22 shoot, shotgun shoot, wilderness survival, pheasants forever bird dog training, along with trapping and Seneca Run. All Elk County Youth ages 10-14 are invited. Lunch, T-shirts, hats and backpacks will be provided free of charge. Registration forms are available at the office of State Rep. Mike Arm

City police were dispatched to West Condot Road to assist Elk County Probation with a suspect who was attempting to flee during an arrest. Keenan McMillen, 33, of St. Marys was placed in Elk County Prison on probation violations; he received charges for resisting arrest, flight to avoid apprehension and fleeing on foot.