Students will be back in school beginning the 24th through the 27 of August with the three districts within the county having different start dates. Motorists are encouraged to take extra care as the school year begins to ensure safe travels for students and themselves. Drivers are cautioned to pay particular attention to the 15 MPH posted speed limit in active school zones where fines are doubled for violations. Here are some other important safety tips for motorists, par

The 2026-2027 school year is just around the corner, and we cannot wait to welcome our amazing students and families back! To make sure you are geared up and ready for day one, here are the crucial dates you need to know: Packet Pickup SMCES: Sunday, Aug 23 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM St. Leo School: Sunday, Aug 23 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Orientation & Open House SMCMS Open School: Sunday, Aug 23 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM SMCES Open House: Sunday, Aug 23 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM St. Leo Open Ho

The Driftwood Playground Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 19th at the Driftwood Playground on Driftwood Avenue. Cost is $40 per team. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Smitty's Food Truck will be on site along with several vendors. Live music by Old Skool from Noon to 4 p.m. To register call 814-512-2636, or 814-594-9747.

St. Marys Community Night will be held on Monday, August 24th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be local vendors, games and activities for children, along with live music provided by drive By Serenade. The event is sponsored by the St. Marys Heritage Preservation Group.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging drivers traveling to the Little League World Series in Williamsport to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel and alternate-route information available on a specialized web page at www.511PA.com/map/page/LLWS. These enhancements support Governor Shapiro’s commitment to providing accessible, real-time digital services to every Pennsylvanian. Hosted through the department's www.511PA.com travele

August 19th is a date that has seen several notable events in rock music history, from chart-topping hits to reunions and tributes. 1967 – The Beatles’ “All You Need is Love” The Beatles achieved their 14th US number one single with All You Need is Love, a song that also became the theme for the 1967 BBC’s Our World TV special. The track featured backing vocals from a wide array of rock stars, including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, and Graham Nash iH

City police reported conducting a traffic stop on South Michael Street and Brusselles Street. After investigation, Amanda Marie Nussbaum, 38, of St Marys received charges for DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia and related traffic offenses. City police were dispatch for a report of an erratic driver on Bucktail Road. After conducting a traffic stop and investigation, police filed charges of DUI and related traffic offenses against Julie Ann Mazzaferro, 51, of Weedville. Cit

Penn State DuBois will welcome 2026-27 Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 2. As part of her visit, Murphy will present "With These Hands: A Collaborative Poetry Experience" at 12:15 p.m. in Room 209 of the DEF Building. The presentation is free and open to the public. During her presentation, Murphy will read from and discuss her latest books, "The Book of Jobs: Poems About Work" and "Swoon: New & Selected Poems." Attendees will also have an opportu

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

E. Francis Patterson, 84, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness. He was born on July 27, 1942, in Margaret, PA, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson. On July 2, 1966, in Ridgway, he married Patricia DeGroat, who survives. Fran was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Clarion Sintered Metals after many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially camping and fishing, and had a passion fo

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

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To help your organization maintain flawless quality management and operational compliance, the Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) is hosting an intensive, three-day training program: IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor and ISO 9001:2015 🗓️ Event Details When: September 16 – September 18, 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily Where: Community Education Center (CEC), 4 Erie Avenue, St Marys, PA Includes lunch each day!