From WTAJ-TV, flooding video taken at Monday evening storm.

So much flooding around the region on Monday evening. This photo from St. Marys Parks and Recreation shows the aftermath of the storm.

The library received a significant amount of water damage due to the flooding. At one point water was coming through the outside doors and down the stairs. There was water above the staff’s ankles as they were trying to elevate items to protect them from damage. The library will be closed Tuesday, July 7th as we contact our insurance and find a professional cleaning company. The children’s room and lower level will remain closed indefinitely. All the carpets and baseboards n

Last evenings storm caused flooding in many areas. This photo that was submitted is near the Sheetz store in downtown St. Marys. Storm damage. This photo that was submitted is of a tree down on Center Street in St. Marys Flooding on Martin Road

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Elk County Fair is seeking contestants for the annual Queen, Junior Queen and Princess contest at the 2026 Elk County Fair. Our Fair Queen Court is made up of three young ladies who represent our fair as ambassadors. The most fun part of the experience is getting to know all of the people in our community more closely, and getting to attend the fair all week! The Queen Court has three titles for ages 7-20, as of June 1st! They are as follows Princess-7-10 Junior Queen- 11-15

Are you a young lady or woman over the age of 11 and always wanted to learn how to shoot a shotgun? Or did you try shooting in the past, but suffered an experience that did not turn out well? Then come learn how to shoot a shotgun from experienced women! The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is proud to announce that they will offer their popular Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting Program in Pennsylvania this summer. This year it will be held in the NC region of Pennsylvania,

City police in St. Marys reported filing charges of harassment against Edwin Flores-Castro on July 4th. Policer report that Flores-Castro was involved in a domestic incident that resulted in the arrest. Charges were filed.

A new trustees report says Social Security’s trust funds are projected to run short by the end of 2032, which could lead to benefit cuts unless Congress acts. AARP Pennsylvania says nearly 3 million people in the state rely on Social Security — more than one in five residents. Bill Johnston-Walsh, state director of AARP Pennsylvania, said lawmakers need to ensure the program has the money it needs to keep pace with growing demand. He said retirees could lose nearly 20% of the

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following county, Elk. * WHEN...This afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Locally heavy rain and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainag

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Elk County the week of July 6. 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: Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning Route 948 at the Rear Admiral Paul H. Speer Bridge in Ridgway Borough. Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10. Flaggers in

Pennsylvania lawmakers face a budget deadline Tuesday, and housing advocates plan to rally Monday in Harrisburg to push for bills they say would make housing safer and more affordable. The group says the legislation would expand access to housing, prevent displacement and protect residents across the commonwealth. Pennsylvania has 39 affordable and available rental units for every 100 extremely low-income households. Eden Tinkelman, volunteer statewide housing team coordinato

Attention Elk County Stakeholders: We need your feedback on housing and program needs, service gaps, program strengths and weaknesses, and any concerns you have regarding Elk County Human Services. A public hearing will be held in person and via Zoom for the purpose of gaining input into the Elk County Human Service Agencies Plan for FY 2026-2027. The Service Systems included in this Plan are: Behavioral and Developmental Programs, Drug and Alcohol, Homeless Assistance Progr

To strengthen Pennsylvania's Megan's Law and improve community safety, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) will be introducing legislation to close a loophole in the state's residency reporting requirements for registered sex offenders. “Megan’s Law was created to help protect our communities by ensuring accurate information is available to law enforcement and the public,” said Gaydos. “Currently, however, someone can avoid reporting an address simply by moving between location

If your Elk County organization has been looking for a way to fund a new project or enhance an existing program, consider applying for a Women Who Care (WWC) grant. Women Who Care, a project of the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF), is pleased to announce that grant applications for the 2026 granting cycle are now available. Applications must be submitted by August 17, 2026, and grant awards will be presented at the group’s annual meeting in October. All nonprofit organi

As Pennsylvania takes center stage this year for several of the nation’s most high-profile sporting and cultural events, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging drivers traveling to FIFA World Cup 26™ matches, FIFA Fan Festival™, MLB All Star Week, or America250PA events in Philadelphia to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel information available on a specialized web page at www.511PA.com/PhillyEvents. These enhancements support

Disability And Senior Resource Expo will be held on Tuesday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at Elk County Catholic High School for a resource expo. There will be information, screenings, and boxes to safely disposal of expired and unwanted medications.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed my bill into law as Act 18 of 2026. This legislation will help police officers get fentanyl off our streets. The new law (previously House Bill 1344) will establish certification standards for law enforcement K-9 units trained to detect fentanyl, helping ensure police dogs across Pennsylvania meet consistent training and performance benchmarks to alert for the synthetic opioid.

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

This week the St. Marys Rotary Club made a donation to the St. Marys Public Library Summer Reading Program. Pictured is Leslie Swope and Sarah Reedy from the Library receiving the donation from Club President Josh Hanes.