The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a bridge replacement project along Route 120 in the City of St. Marys will start on Monday, April 6. This project will replace a deteriorating structure built in 1925 that spans Big Run, improving the ride quality over the bridge. Starting Monday, drivers can expect to encounter flaggers in the roadway, providing traffic control, as excavation work begins and temporary traffic signals are placed at each en

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said the contractor for a slide correction project along Route 555 continues this week. This project will repair erosion damage on nearly 800 feet of roadway in Gibson Township approximately four miles west of the intersection with Route 120 in Driftwood Borough. The contractor will also place temporary traffic signals at each end of the work zone and plans to activate them on Tuesday, April 7. Once activated, the signa

Members of the Upland Bird Hunt Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) need volunteers for planting and fencing for wildlife on Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m., in McKean County on State Game Lands (SGL) 62. Work should be completed by 1:00 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at SGL 62 parking lot on SR 59 in Cyclone, PA. The meeting point can be found approximately three miles east of the Bradford Airport towards Ormsby. Volunteers are asked to register with Garrett

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work on a highway reconstruction project on Route 446 (Main Street) in Eldred Borough got underway on Monday, March 23. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of approximately a mile of roadway between Route 346 (Derrick Road) and Mechanic Street. Work got underway yesterday as the contractor began to mobilize equipment, saw cutting the existing pavement, and installing eros

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity was joined by nonprofit leaders today in Treasury's vault to announce that nearly $38,000 in unclaimed property gift cards and items including electronics, tools and children's toys are being donated to Caring Cupboard, Casey's Clubhouse, Duffield Veterans Village, Home Nursing Agency Foundation and Veterans Multi-Service Center. "Treasury is continuously working to reunite unclaimed property with its rightful owners, but when that's not p

First Commonwealth Bank has a series of activities planned from April 6-10 as part of America Saves Week, an annual national campaign that encourages and empowers individuals, families, employers, and communities to review their finances. This year, in addition to its community activities, the bank has partnered with Propel School in Homewood, PA and Fund My Future in which First Commonwealth bankers will host three financial education events from April 7-9, for the students

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is now accepting proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through April 30. Unsolicited proposals are being accepted through 11:59 PM on April 30. Instructions on how to submit a project and information on the unsolicited proposal review process can be found on the state's P3 website. PennDOT holds an unsolicited proposal period in April and October each yea

Bradford native and Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9 Director of Educational Services, Kelly Compton, has been selected as Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s (NPRC) 2026 Commencement Speaker. The ceremony is slated to be held on Saturday, May 9, at Wilds Sonshine Factory, Inc. in Kane. Compton is an educational leader, leadership coach, and advocate whose work is shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience. Raised in a lower-income, working-class fami

Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Investigating a fire at an Abandoned Church along Bennetts Valley Highway in Byrnedale. No Injuries reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce licensed kitchen facility will be the location for the first of a series of cooking classes offered this year. Culinary instructors from Northern Pennsylvania Regional College offering small group classes aimed at improving various kitchen skills while enjoying an afternoon in the Chamber Kitchen in Emporium. The first class coincides with Cinco de Mayo. It will be held Sunday, May 3 from 1-3pm. Space is limited to 15. Price is $25 a per

Partners gathered at the Johnsonburg Community Center to reconnect and tour the historic Armstrong Brick Block! Guided by the Johnsonburg Community Trust, we learned about the history of the Brick Block and just how important it is to the Johnsonburg community, as well as the major role the organization is playing in bringing it back to life. It was truly amazing to see the progress that's been made, especially knowing that so much of the work is being done by volunteers. Sev

The City of St. Marys is accepting job applications for college age students for summer employment with the City Street Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant. Applicants do not need to be Stackpole-Hall PHEAA eligible. Pay rate is $16.00 per hour. Interested students can pick up an application at St. Marys City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or on the City’s website at www.stmaryspa.gov. Submit applications back to City Hall, 11 Lafayette Street, St

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting environmentally-conscious 10th through 12th grade students to help preserve Pennsylvania’s natural resources through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program. The program empowers young Pennsylvanians to train and learn from leaders across the private sector, state government, local media, and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to protect Pennsylvania’s environment and build lea

On National Doctors’ Day, March 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Medical Society presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mohamed Hassan, MD, a neonatologist with the Penn Highlands DuBois Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), in honor of his outstanding dedication to patient care. In accepting the award, Dr. Hassan showed the humility for which he is known for throughout the hospital and the community. “I do the best I can for our precious patients. In the NICU, we help the babies

This year the Sinnemahone Canoe and Kayak Paddle will cut off registration Friday April 10. Organizers say everything is in place for the event Saturday which begins at 11am across from the Emporium Country Club. Tina Solak, executive director of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce says the country club has graciously agreed to let the paddlers pick up goodie bags and bibs for the race at the club house starting at 7am. Emporium Rotary Club members will also be at the p

State Rep. Mike Armanini on hand this week to officially launch the new Mobile PA CareerLink® Unit—bringing workforce services directly to the communities we serve across North Central PA! Armanini introduced Nancy Walker, whose presence highlights the importance of expanding access to career services in rural areas. We also appreciated remarks from Mike Armanini, reinforcing the value of strong partnerships in workforce development. This mobile unit represents our commitment

The Elk County Sheriff's Office reported that on March 31st, 132.5 pounds of unused medications that were collected during the 1st quarter of the year were transferred to the PA National Guard and agents from the Attorney General's Office for transport to a destruction facility. Since the program inception eleven years ago, 9,255 pounds of unused medications have bee collected and transferred for destruction. Collection boxes for unused medications are located at all law enfo

This week the St. Marys Rotary Club recognized Nathan Smithbauer as the April Student of the Month from Elk County Catholic High School. Nathan is pictured with his parents James Smithbauer, and Julie Smithbauer, along with Club President Josh Hanes. The club extends congratulations to Nathan!

State police in Ridgway are investigating a report of a stolen 4-wheeler. The ATV is an unknown model and is described as red in color and purchased at Tractor Supply approximately 10 years ago. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to contact State Police.

State policer reported recovering a Pedal Cycle on West Theresia Road. The Owner can claim the property at the Ridgway State Police Station.