Packed house at Rich Valley Wines for Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library trivia night! The team of Mike Jones. Tara Newton. Nicki Bure and Lexi Newton win trivia night at Rich Valley Wines! The team of Gary Mitchell Brian Reid Bunny McLean and Scott Haymen in 1st place after 3 rounds!

State police are investigating a theft in Shippen Township. According to police, a reimbursement check directed to a known 53 yea old woman from Emporium was intercepted and cashed. The investigation is ongoing.

State police were called to a residence on Songer Lane in Portage Township. Throughout the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified. The investigation is ongoing.

What’s Happening at Your Parks? There has been quite a bit happening behind the scenes throughout the parks lately, so we wanted to share a few updates with our community! 🚶🏻‍♂️Benzinger Park Pedestrian Pathway -Following the flooding earlier in July, portions of the pathway at Benzinger Park experienced significant washouts and erosion. Our Facilities Maintenance Manager, Scott, has been hard at work repairing and rebuilding the damaged areas. Having dedicated maintenance

In July, the Trump Administration announced its DOJ would no longer rely on a landmark SCOTUS decision protecting an individual's right to live and receive services in the community, not an institution. In Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro is standing by individuals with disabilities and ensuring they have a say in where they live, work and receive support. The Shapiro Administration today reaffirmed its commitment to ensure the choices and freedoms of Pennsylvanians with disabi

A DuBois man has been jailed after allegedly raping a woman last year. In November of 2025 police began an investigation into 55 year-old Robert Powlus after the victim told police that he allegedly raped her and threatened to kill her if she told anyone. When questioned, Powlus denied any sexual contact with the victim. After collecting his DNA on July 1st 2026, police say it matched DNA found during the sexual assault examination. He is now at the Jefferson County Jail wher

The City of Saint Marys Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals pictured in connection with a trespassing incident on Johnsonburg Road. Anyone who recognizes these individuals or has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Police Department at 814-781-1315

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

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.

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

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.

Students will be back in school beginning the 24th through the 27 of August with the three districts within the county having different start dates. Motorists are encouraged to take extra care as the school year begins to ensure safe travels for students and themselves. Drivers are cautioned to pay particular attention to the 15 MPH posted speed limit in active school zones where fines are doubled for violations. Here are some other important safety tips for motorists, par

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging drivers traveling to the Little League World Series in Williamsport to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel and alternate-route information available on a specialized web page at www.511PA.com/map/page/LLWS. These enhancements support Governor Shapiro’s commitment to providing accessible, real-time digital services to every Pennsylvanian. Hosted through the department's www.511PA.com travele

City police reported conducting a traffic stop on South Michael Street and Brusselles Street. After investigation, Amanda Marie Nussbaum, 38, of St Marys received charges for DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia and related traffic offenses. City police were dispatch for a report of an erratic driver on Bucktail Road. After conducting a traffic stop and investigation, police filed charges of DUI and related traffic offenses against Julie Ann Mazzaferro, 51, of Weedville. Cit

Penn State DuBois will welcome 2026-27 Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 2. As part of her visit, Murphy will present "With These Hands: A Collaborative Poetry Experience" at 12:15 p.m. in Room 209 of the DEF Building. The presentation is free and open to the public. During her presentation, Murphy will read from and discuss her latest books, "The Book of Jobs: Poems About Work" and "Swoon: New & Selected Poems." Attendees will also have an opportu