Richard L. Aul, 61, of 273 George Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 16, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

The nurses study club will be February 17th at 7pm at the Penn Highlands Elk Education Center. Dr Kaylin Strausser-Curtis DO, CAQSM, board-certified physician specializing in interventional orthopedics and sports medicine will be presenting on topics related to her field. All are welcome to join and attend the meetings.

St. Marys City Council will meet on Monday, February 16th at 7 p.m. Several items are on the agenda for the Meeting. Watch Meeting Live Here

As of February 2026, eight men remain on Pennsylvania’s Most Wanted list after two recent captures by the Pennsylvania State Police. These fugitives are wanted for homicide and sex-related crimes, including several involving children. Those on Pennsylvania’s 2026 Most Wanted list have active warrants for serious crimes and are considered a significant danger to the public. In some cases, these men have been on the run for decades, but cops are not giving up. Among those on th

It’s February 16th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1972, Led Zeppelin made their live Australian debut when they kicked off a six-date tour in Perth. Fans were pretty excited to see the band – in fact police had to battle with five-hundred of them, who rammed the locked gates trying to get into the show. When the band played, 4,000 fans stood outside the venue just to try to hear the group. In 1974, Bob Dylan started a four-week run at numbe

Fish Dinners are back at St. Joseph Church in Force. Dinners will be served on Ash Wednesday, February 18th and every Friday during lent from noon until 6:30 p.m., and on Good Friday from 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Choose from the following: Fantail Shrimp ($16) Haddock Fish ($16) (Baked or Fried) OR *NEW* - Pastor’s Platter ($19) (Fish, Shrimp and Clam Strips) All dinners include…… choice of potato (baked or french fries) cup of soup coleslaw, applesauce, or macaroni salad din

The Sacred Heart Socia Committee will once again host Lunch with the Lord on Thursday's during Lent, from noon to 1 p.m. Each week will feature a guest speaker. The series will be held at the Sacred Heart Parish Center on Center Street in St. Marys. The first lunch will be held on Thursday, February 19th featuring Rev. Robert F. "Bob" Zilhaver" from St. Marys Methodist Church.

Trust is a good thing. New research finds there’s a link between trust and the quality of a person’s life. People who are more trusting are: More likely to start a business. More likely to do volunteer work. Happier with their lives. And have better physical health. Source: PLOS ONE

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing allowing digital vehicle registration cards. The legislation, introduced by State Rep. Manuel Guzman (D-127), would allow Pennsylvania drivers to store their vehicle registration card digitally rather than carry a paper copy. Banking, paying bills, filing taxes, and registering to vote can now all be completed online without paper. Rep. Guzman argues that the state should consider allowing digital registration cards because the world conti

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the National Weather Service (NWS) today highlighted that Shapiro Administration's investments in Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signage across the Commonwealth have saved lives - leading to an average of 7 percent fewer winter crashes and a 34 percent decrease in serious injuries and fatalit

State lawmakers hope to close a loophole in one of Pennsylvania’s government transparency laws with a bill headed to the House for consideration. The state Supreme Court in November clarified a 2021 amendment to the state Sunshine Act that created four exceptions to the law’s public notice requirement. One, the court said, allows public agencies to circumvent the notice requirement entirely. In a 4-3 decision, the majority held that school boards and other public agencies can

Most people brush their teeth at least once a day to prevent cavities and take vitamins to support specific health needs that are not met by diet alone. But, how many people focus on their heart health on a daily basis? Do you? February is American Heart Month, a national observance to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, due to increases in high blood pressure and obesity, heart dise

Irene M. Micale, 95, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born on February 21, 1930 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary Hoh Zuraski. On June 16, 1951, she married the late Tillio "Tink" Micale, who preceded her in death on November 24, 2006. Together they were blessed with more than 55 years of marriage. Irene was a graduate of Wilcox High School, class of 1948. She was a life

John J. Hand Jr., 90, of Kersey, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 28, 1935, in DuBois, PA, the son of the late John J., Sr. and Melva Lockyer Hand. On April 27, 1957, in Force, he married Janice Celinski, who survives. Together they shared 68 years of marriage. John was a graduate of DuBois High School, Class of 1955 and proudly served in the United States Marines. He joyfully devoted 27 years