Kay E. Sampson Lenze, 89, formerly of Ridgway, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at McKinley Health Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.

In addition to hot dogs and fireworks, the 4th of July celebrates the date on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776. The first celebration with fireworks happened the next year, July 4, 1777. Source: Better Homes & Gardens magazine,

The Spirit of America Aviation Festival will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at the St. Marys Municipal Airport. There will be: A Fly In-Drive In Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Food Vendors Kids Zone Plane Rides Live Music from Noon to 3:30 p.m. 16th Annual Cruisers Car Show

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce announced the location for the fireworks which will light up the sky on Friday July 3 and the start of fundraising. They will be launched from a private property on Tannery Heights. Fundraising will begin May 29 with a $3 lunch hot dog sale at Emporium Food Market. For the second year in a row the chamber was faced with securing a location suitable with R&R Fireworks. Numerous locations were ruled out due to proximity to state roads, home

This week the St. Marys Rotary Club made a donation to the St. Marys Public Library Summer Reading Program. Pictured is Leslie Swope and Sarah Reedy from the Library receiving the donation from Club President Josh Hanes.

The predicted high temperatures for Weekend in the Wilds forcing organizers to start Saturday vendor event events earlier in the day. Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Solak says Friday starts at 11am, but Saturday vendors and music will begin at 9am to take advantage of cooler temperatures. Weekend in the Wilds celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States. The chamber will be serving cupcakes to the first 250 people through the door starting

July 3rd is remembered in rock history for several notable events that shaped the music world: 1971 – The Doors’ Jim Morrison dies of a heart attack in his Paris hotel room while in the bath. He was buried quietly in the Pére Lachaise cemetery, and fans only learned of his death six days later 1969 – Brian Jones, member of The Rolling Stones, dies at age 27 after drowning in his pool under the influence of drugs and alcohol 1973 – Laurens Hammond, inventor of the Hammond orga

The Squatchfest Music Festival transforms the Kane Family Drive-In and it’s bringing a beast of a lineup of tribute artists to the stage on Saturday, July 11, 2026. To celebrate America’s landmark 250th birthday, the volume is being turned all the way up for the most legendary, multi-generational music lineup in festival history. This year’s main stage lineup features an incredible collection of talent, starting with Hotel California, widely regarded as the global gold standa

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver’s license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The full-service center in Harrisburg, including the driver’s license and photo center, and the Pittsburgh driver’s license center at 708 Smithfield Street, will also be closed Friday, July 3, 2026. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and service

Media Outlets reporting that a Fox Township resident purchased a winning $50 scratch off lottery ticket from Walmart in Fox Township. The result...A MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR FOR LIFE Winning ticket! No report on the name of the winner. Click Here for more

Fox Township Senior Center (365 Main St Kersey PA) will be having a July 4th holiday celebration on Thursday, July 2nd starting at 1:00. There will be games (jeopardy, cornhole, ring toss & Yahtzee to name a few) Chances to win gift cards and lunch vouchers from the Center Snacks, drinks & desserts will be provided Bring a friend or the whole family for an afternoon of fun

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will be well into the 90s and may hit 100 degrees. Heat index values will be even higher. While temperatures will remain hot on Saturday, they should be a couple of degrees lowe

JoAnn Grazioli, 71, found eternal peace on Tuesday morning, June 30th, 2026. She passed peacefully at her home residence of 44 years in Kersey, PA. In her final days, she was lovingly cared for by family members and supported by close friends and neighbors. JoAnn was born September 11th, 1954 in Ridgway, PA. Daughter of the late Paul Washburn, and survived by her mother, Dora English Washburn, 92 of Ridgway. JoAnn was also survived by Charles Grazioli her husband of 45 years,

A new trustees report says Social Security’s trust funds are projected to run short by the end of 2032, which could lead to benefit cuts unless Congress acts. AARP Pennsylvania says nearly 3 million people in the state rely on Social Security — more than one in five residents. Bill Johnston-Walsh, state director of AARP Pennsylvania, said lawmakers need to ensure the program has the money it needs to keep pace with growing demand. He said retirees could lose nearly 20% of the

The wait is over... the schedule is officially FINAL! We're excited to share the full lineup for this year's Brick Block Arts & Heritage Festival, happening Friday, July 10th & Saturday, July 11th! 🎉🎉🎉 From talented artisans and delicious food vendors to live music, a car show, a patriotic quilt display, roaming street performers, the Seneca Nation Eastern Hellbender exhibit, and an incredible Zambelli Fireworks show, there's something for everyone to enjoy all weekend lon