St. Marys City Council met on Monday, August 17th at City Hall. Watch Meeting Below.

Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with State College Police Department and the 54th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced charges against 14 people in connection to a cocaine-trafficking operation involving primarily college students and two fraternities. In all, 13 defendants were Penn State University students at or around the time of the alleged conduct, in 2023 and 2024. The 14th defendant, the father of a student, is charged with tampering with evidenc

Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio is releasing the following information in regards to a death that occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Johnsonburg, Elk County. Dominic Petruzzi, 43, of Coudersport, PA, was found deceased near a boat launch on the Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road in Johnsonburg, PA. Mr. Petruzzi was pronounced dead at the scene by Elk County Coroner Michelle Muccio-Krise at 9:10 AM. Mr. Petruzzi was planning to go fishing when he suffered a seizure and was fou

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced 15 school entities in the region will be receiving more than $1.9 million in School Safety and Mental Health Grants through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The funding is designed to help schools strengthen physical security, address safety concerns and provide behavioral health support for students and staff. “Ensuring our students feel safe and secure helps form the foundation for succ

Strategies to prevent future electric bill hikes across northeast Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired today by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. “We should all agree that to limit even higher electricity prices, we need more energy production and fewer regulations — both here in Pennsylvania and especially in many of our neighboring

A bipartisan group of state senators is working to ensure Pennsylvania benefits from a new federal tax credit program which could help empower parents and create new learning opportunities for students. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Education Committee Chair Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Anthony Williams (D-8) announced to

St. Marys City Council will meet on Monday, August 17th at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall. Council will consider for adoption a resolution for the 2026 Main Street Facade Grant Program. Council will also discuss the South St Mary street Pedestrian "Pathway Proposal and get an update from the St. Marys Community Pool Committee. WATCH HERE

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a pipe replacement will begin on Monday, August 17, in Benezette Township, Elk County. Completing this pipe replacement, which is located between Dieble and Losey roads, will prepare the road for future surface improvements. Route 2004 (Quehanna Highway) will have a daytime only closure only in place for the duration of the pipe replacement to minimize traffic disruption. A detour using Route 555, Ro

Barring technical difficulties, I will be hosting a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. Constituents of the 75th District should anticipate receiving a call shortly before that time. If you do not receive a call and want to participate, you can call 877-229-8493 and use the PIN 122265 to participate. There will be opportunities to submit questions.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common but serious condition that can lead to significant health complications if left untreated. About 50% of adults in the United States are affected, yet only about one in four have it under control. Over time, unmanaged hypertension places excess strain on the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death nationwide. Early testing, accurate diagnosis, and timely management are

With the September peak of Pennsylvania’s elk rut right around the corner, you can get a jumpstart on viewing some of those bugling bulls through the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Elk Cam. The camera is located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s elk range, an area totaling more than 220,000 acres including State Game Lands 311 and Elk State Forest. Video and sound from the camera will be livestreamed here, and viewers can expect not only to see elk, but turkey, deer and other wi

Students are or soon will be returning to class, so it’s time for a refresher about sharing the road with school buses and how we all play a role in keeping our kids safe. Pennsylvania law requires motorists to stop at least 10 feet away from school buses when their red lights are flashing and their stop arm is activated. This applies to motorists when they are behind or traveling alongside a school bus, as well as when meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a b

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced that asset-based fees for the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) will be waived for the fifth consecutive year, saving Pennsylvania families $5.9 million between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The fee waiver is funded through surplus earnings of the GSP fund. The PA 529 GSP allows families to save at today’s tuition rates to help cover tomorrow’s tuition costs. The PA 529 College and Career Savings program has been helpin

Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of an uptick in government imposter scams in which callers pose as members of local county sheriff’s offices. The calls appear to come from the county sheriff’s offices due to the use of number spoofing, making their phone number appear legitimate on caller ID. The caller may claim to be a sheriff and say an arrest warrant has been issued because you failed to appear for federal grand jury duty or missed a cou

St. Marys City Council will meet on Monday, August 17th at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall. Council will consider for adoption a resolution for the 2026 Main Street Facade Grant Program. Council will also discuss the South St Mary street Pedestrian "Pathway Proposal and get an update from the St. Marys Community Pool Committee.

The Elk County Humane Society Will Have Its Annual Critter Cash Raffle Ticket Drive Thru Set Up At Burkes Ace Home Center On The Million Dollar Highway In St. Marys Friday From 10am To 2pm And Saturday 10am To 2pm...Tickets Are Just $10 And You Could Win Big...Plus Every Ticket Sold Will Be Matched By Burkes Ace Home Center So Stop By And Grab Those Tickets Drawing At The St. Marys Hometown Festival.

Saturday August 15th General Admission $10 per person Horse Show begins at 9:00am 12:00PM-11:00PM Rides by American Amusement Rentals Charlie The Jester Glass Blowers Beautiful Baby Contest-Building 1 Cutest Pet Contest-Building 1 1:00-3:00 Sensory Time for individuals with Disabilities 4:00 Ice Cream Eating Contest-Farm Bureau Booth-Sponsored by Elk County Farm Bureau 5:00 Beautiful Baby Contest Parade 5:00-6:00 Demolition Derby Registration-Al Dietz Track 5:30-6:00 Angel Fo

As housing costs continue to rise and homes become harder to attain for working Pennsylvanians, every corner of the commonwealth is seeing the impact of the ongoing housing crisis. Rural areas of the state are especially feeling this pressure. The House Majority Policy Committee convened a roundtable discussion in Centre County Tuesday to discuss potential solutions to the housing crisis and help more people put a roof over their heads. “There are some unique challenges in th

Elk County Crusaders 180 to Kane Wolves 162 First Match of the Season 0-1 Medalist Seth Lundeen Medalist 38 The format is 6 players taking 4 scores the crusader team members Landon Smith 42, Nick Chamberlin 44, Brady Leathers 45, Brayden Barnett 49, Noah Lion 50, and Jacob Ruffner 52. Kane Team members Seth Lundeen 38, Lukas Ledwith 40, Keller Chamberlain 41, Nick Lorenzo 43, Trace Undercoffer 43, and Tucker Nystrom 49. Crusaders will be competing their home course The Leanin

State police reported conducting a traffic stop on Irishtown Road. After investigation, the operator, Hayden Shadduck, 19, of Weedville, was found to be operating the vehicle while impaired. Charges were filed.