The City Of Saint Marys Police Department announces the arrest of Daniel Gray, AGE 37, of St. Marys, PA, following an investigation into alleged online activity involving the sexual exploitation or attempted exploitation 0fa minor. During the investigation, CSMPD investigators identified an individual who allegedly engaged in sexually explicit communications with a person the suspect believed to be a minor and attempted to arrange an in-person meeting. On 08/12/2026, investig

A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning the jackpot of just over $1 billion. It's the largest Powerball prize so far this year, and the eighth-largest in Powerball's history. In Pennsylvania one ticket, sold online, is worth $100,000. That ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn, 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 and the red Powerball 9 to win the prize.

State police investigated a domestic incident that occurred on Oak Street in Jay Township. Police reported that a 33-year-old woman sustained injuries. As a result, a known 31-year-old man from Stoutsville, Ohio, was arrested and placed in Elk County Jail.

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 City Of Saint Marys Police Department announces the arrest of Daniel Gray, AGE 37, of St. Marys, PA, following an investigation into alleged online activity involving the sexual exploitation or attempted exploitation 0fa minor. During the investigation, CSMPD investigators identified an individual who allegedly engaged in sexually explicit communications with a person the suspect believed to be a minor and attempted to arrange an in-person meeting. On 08/12/2026, investig

Ernie Mattiuz From Elk County Farm Bureau At Elk County Fair. Interview Below

Strong hospitals are the backbone of strong communities — and a strong Pennsylvania economy. They provide lifesaving care, create jobs, attract new businesses and serve as anchors for the communities they call home. But today, more than a third of Pennsylvania’s hospitals, especially those in rural areas, are operating on razor-thin financial margins, and new federal funding cuts threaten to push many beyond the breaking point. A hospital’s operating margin is a simple measu

Two Elk County municipalities are each being awarded more than $100,000 in grant money through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program. The competitive grants will support critical improvements to traffic signal equipment in the City of St Marys and Ridgway Borough. The funding for Ridgway and St Marys is targeted at specific trouble spots as follows: Ridgway Borough – $100,120 to modernize the traffic signal infrastructure along Main Street at the intersections with Montmorenc

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is seeking applicants for $10 million in funding to support security enhancement projects for nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities throughout the Commonwealth. The Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program was part of Act 83 of 2019, which directs PCCD to administer grants to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve individuals, groups or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category

For experienced nurses, one of the greatest opportunities to improve patient care begins long before patients ever enter a hospital room. It begins by educating the next generation of nurses. Penn State DuBois Continuing Education is inviting experienced nurses to help educate the next generation of healthcare professionals by serving as part-time clinical and classroom instructors in its Practical Nursing program. The program prepares students for careers as licensed practic

State police conducted an investigation into an incident involving sexually explicit notes being found at a local business. Police conducted an interview with Andrew Kneidel,61, of St. Marys after police found a Facebook Post which related that Kneidel had recently been terminated from his employer for leaving explicit notes in the work area of the business. During this interview, Kneidel admitted to leaving a sexually explicit note on the desk where he worked. He further rel

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that 86 municipalities across the Commonwealth will receive $38 million through the Green Light-Go Program to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. Since Governor Shapiro took office, $134 million has been distributed to municipalities through the program, and over 1,700 traffic signals have been upgraded. Elk County Ridgeway Borough: $100,120 to modernize the traffi

Sometimes the greatest gifts are those that continue helping others long after they are given. Although Gustave W. "Gus" Wolf spent much of his life away from St. Marys, he never forgot the community that helped shape him. Through careful planning, he created a permanent source of support for the people and charities that meant the most to him. The Elk County Community Foundation is honored to announce the first annual distributions from the Wolf Family Community Fund, a desi

Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts will share $565 million to help fill education “adequacy” gaps and ease higher tax burdens. Lawmakers have included supplemental education funds in state budgets since 2024, in response to a Commonwealth Court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s previous system for funding schools violated the state constitution and led to inequity across districts. They have, to date, incrementally added more than $1.6 billion in supplemental money over the p

St. Marys student Madelyn Nedimyer recently completed a NASA internship in Texas. The NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science Summer Internship is held at The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research, where students use data from NASA Earth-observing satellites, design Lunar and Mars habitats, analyze imagery from the International Space Station, and investigate effects of microgravity. She's pictured with retired astronaut Dan Tani, a Pennsylvania nat

State police have arrested a known 57 year old man from Force. The arrest stems from a PFA violation in Jay Township. The investigation is ongoing.

State police reported citing a known 61-year-old woman in Jay Township after police found the woman filed false reports to law enforcement officers. Charges were filed.

The Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Pistner as its new Conservation Education coordinator, effective Aug. 3. Pistner will succeed Ben Porkolab, who will transition into the role of president & chief executive officer of the organization. Pistner brings more than a decade of experience in education, environmental stewardship, and public service to KECA. His background combines classroom instruction, conservation, and community en

(From Social Media Post) - Justin Trent is in Emporium. · Six people are displaced after a third-alarm fire destroyed two second floor apartments above Emporium Beverage along Hemlock Street in Emporium Borough Thursday evening. Emporium Fire Department Chief Patrick Uber said crews were called to the scene at about 7:45 p.m. He said the blaze started in the apartment on the right side of building before spreading quickly to the apartment on the left. Uber said both spaces w

The sentencing for former City of DuBois Manager John “Herm” Suplizio has been delayed until December 10th. According to court documents, the defense team made a motion to delay the trial stating that Suplizio’s primary counsel Michael A. Comber had a prepaid vacation scheduled from November 23rd through the 30th. U.S. District Judge Stephani Haines has granted the extension to December 10th at 2pm in Johnstown.