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This week the St. Marys Rotary Club welcomed Miranda Whiteman from Calypso & Company Artisan Market. Miranda was the guest of Rotarian Jason Dozor and is pictured with Jason and Club President Josh Hanes. Calypso & Company is located on Washington Street in St. Marys and provides vendor space for local Artisans to sell their products.

Elk County Catholic advanced to the PIAA Class 1A boys’ basketball quarterfinals with a 68-48 win over WPIAL runner-up Serra Catholic on Tuesday at Punxsutawney High School. Simbeck scored a career-high 33 points, including 20 in the first half. ECC will face D10 champion Erie First Christian, a 75-58 winner over Forbes Road, in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 13, at a stie and time to be announced. NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY 59, JOHNSONBURG 45 The Johnsonburg Rams were eliminat

State police in Emporium reported serving a search warrant in Lumber Township. As a result, police seized drugs and drug paraphernalia. Polce reported charging a known 25-year-old man from Emporium.

Gas prices in the country increased by 51 cents a gallon to $3.48 after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. The last time the national average saw that kind of jump was the start of the war in Ukraine in March of 2022, AAA reports. In Pennsylvania, the average price of a gallon of regular gas is even higher: $3.59 on Monday, but far from the peak of $5.07 in June 2022. For context, average gas prices in the state were $3.26 a year ago. The International Energy Agency says Iran

Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) introduced the Pennsylvania Ratepayer Protection Act. The legislation will lower electricity costs for families and small businesses while preparing the Commonwealth for the rapidly growing energy demand deriving from data center buildout and electrification across the economy. Pennsylvania residents are already seeing the effects of escalating demand for electricity as large technology companies secure enormous amounts of existing pow

Organizers of the Sinnemahone Paddle announce items are in place for the annual canoe and kayak event. It will take place Saturday April 11 on the Driftwood Branch of The Sinnemahoning Creek. The starting line is across from the Emporium Country Club and the 11 mile race ends in Driftwood. Registration forms can be picked up at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce or online at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emporium/SinnemahonePaddle. There are several classes for kayak

State police reported filing charges against a known 25-year-old man from Emporium after serving a search warrant in Lumber Township. According to police, a shotgun was confiscated from the location. Charges are pending.

Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) has introduced legislation, House Bill 2153, that would require any increase in property tax revenue from the construction of new data centers within a school district be used exclusively to fund additional Homestead/Farmstead property tax relief for district residents. “Pennsylvania has become an increasingly attractive location for data centers due to its energy infrastructure, available land and proximity to major markets,” Olsommer stated

State police were called to investigate an incident of harassment on East 4th Street. According to police two females were involved in a verbal altercation. The investigation continues. In a separate incident, a known 35-year-old female and 41-year-old female, both from Emporium, were determined to be in a verbal argument on East 2nd Street. The investigation is ongoing.

State police investigated a report of a PFA Violation on Poplar Street in Emporium. As a result, a known 17-year-old male from St. Marys is facing charges.

Jeff Buchheit is joined by Christa Burke from Burkes Ace Hardware in St. Marys. Some really great grilling ideas and more!

The PIAA Announced the basketball playoff schedule for the week of March 9th. Here is the schedule for our local teams Tuesday, March 10th Tuesday   ECCHS vs Serra Catholic   Wednesday Girls 6-4) Williamsburg vs (9-2) Elk County Catholic, 6 p.m. at Clearfield HS   Boys (7-1) Sewickley Academy vs (9-3) Port Allegany, 7:30 p.m. at PennWest Clarion University

Overall good health is often associated with good nutrition which includes a balanced diet and healthy eating patterns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a balanced diet includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free/low-fat dairy and lean proteins (seafood, beans, nuts, soy) while staying within calorie needs. It emphasizes limiting added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, and trans fats to prevent chronic disease and maintain

Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen today highlighted ongoing investments in emergency medical services (EMS) professionals to help improve care for Pennsylvanians and ultimately keep them safe. During a visit to EMS West Regional Council in Allegheny County, Secretary Bogen and EMS leaders demonstrated the type of medical equipment that could be funded through Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-2027 proposed budget that includes spending $6.6 million more of the EMS Ope

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, and the Pittsburgh Steelers teamed up to encourage Pennsylvanians to "Pick Up PA" ahead of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh in April. The 2026 Pick Up Pennsylvania litter cleanup initiative is a collaborative effort between PennDOT, and DEP, and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful that gives Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth the opportunity to hel

Elk County Catholic got 18 points from Lena Polaski to beat visiting Union (New Castle), 40-31, in the opening round of the PIAA Class 1A girls’ playoffs. Payton Newton added seven points in the win, while Anna Lanzel scored six. ECC will face D6 fourth-place finisher Williamsburg in the second round on Wednesday at a site and time to be announced. Williamsport rolled past WPIAL champion Serra Catholic, 60-36.

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is partnering with the Barbara Moscato Memorial Library, located at 27 West 4th Street in Emporium, to offer Art Adventures, an art series for children ages five-and-up and their caregivers. This series, composed entirely of free courses, will begin in April and continue through the summer. Participants will learn about a famous artist and explore a new art medium each month. Sessions include acrylic painting inspired by Claude Mo

Tax season has arrived, and with it the threat of tax-related scams. The Internal Revenue Service reminds you to watch out for these warning signs: • A big payday – If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Bad tax advice on social media may convince you to lie on tax forms or mislead you about credits you can claim. • Demands or threats – Impersonators want you to pay “now or else.” They threaten arrest or deportation. They don’t let you question or appeal th