Join Us for an Easter Egg Hunt at Elk Country Visitor Center! 🐣🌷 Celebrate spring with us on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at the Elk Country Visitor Center for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt! ✨ FREE & Family-Friendly Event ✨ Fun for kids of all ages ✨ A great way to welcome the season together Bring your baskets, invite your friends, and enjoy a festive day of family fun in a beautiful setting. We can’t wait to see you there!

State police in Ridgway are investigating a report of a stolen 4-wheeler. The ATV is an unknown model and is described as red in color and purchased at Tractor Supply approximately 10 years ago. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to contact State Police.

State policer reported recovering a Pedal Cycle on West Theresia Road. The Owner can claim the property at the Ridgway State Police Station.

State police investigated an act of criminal Mischief on Grant Street in Jay Township. Police report someone damaged a lock on a mobile home trailer. The investigation is ongoing.

Woodland Elementary Celebrated MIOSM (Music in Our Schools Month) with a retelling of nursery rhymes . A Modern Flair to classic Favorites had the school dancing this morning! Great job Mrs. Burgoon, Doc McAninch and all the students for keeping music alive in our school.

John R. Longhi, 72, of Skyline Drive, Kersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois. There will be no services per John's request and arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

This week the St. Marys Rotary Club welcomed Lana Evans from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Lana talked about the services the DMVA provides, and fielded questions from the members. Lana was the guest of Rotarian Bob Roberts and is pictured here with Bob and Club President Josh Hanes. The club extends many thanks to Lana for her visit.

State police in Kane were called to investigate the death of a known 82-year-old Kane woman on South Settlement Road. Through investigation it was determined the woman died of natural causes.

Marilyn “June” Ballou Shoup, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Concordia at Bethlen. June was the daughter of the late Judson and Helen (Burk) Ballou. She was born on November 6, 1928, in Peoria, IL. She was a 1946 graduate of Emporium High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, James “Jim” Shoup. The two enjoyed 71 years of marriage together before Jim’s passing in 2020- welcoming 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grand

On Tuesday, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Hatcheries Director Brian Niewinski will join local and state leaders to tour a river restoration project at Bendigo State Park and stock trout ahead of the 2026 angling season. River restoration work by DCNR, PFBC, and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy helped improve aquatic habitat, enhancing angling opportunities on the East Bra

The annual Mini-Thon to benefit 4-Diamonds Cancer Research for Children took place on Tuesday, March 31st. Student at the St. Marys Area Middle School participated in day-long event to help raise funds. Below is a series of videos from the mini thon as the River 98.9 was on location to promote the event. Beth Penn and Jeff talk about the success of the Mini Thon over the past six years. Roxanne Eckert is an 8th grade student at SMAMS. She belongs to a Mini Thon club that rais

Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis visited legislative and community leaders in Allegheny County to encourage eligible Pennsylvanians to take advantage of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) as they file their taxes prior to this year's April 15th tax deadline to receive more money as part of their tax refunds. One of seven tax cuts the Governor and Lieutenant Governor have secured since taking office, the WPTC was created in the 2025-26 budge

State police investigated a two-vehicle accident on Boot Jack Road. Brain Bell, 39, of Dubois was traveling south on Bot Jack Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Hill Top Drive while in the truck lane located on the right side of the northbound traffic lane. While turning left, the Bell vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Donna McCracken, 58, of Anita, Pa., No Injuries were reported.

Pennsylvania State Police fire Marshal ruled that a fire that destroyed a barn located in Harrison Township, Potter County was arson. The investigation determined that someone arrived at the location and entered the unoccupied bard, then ignited a fire on the inside of the barn before leaving the scene. Authorities believe this fire is connected to several outside fires in the immediate area which occurred between March 28th and March 29th. Those fires were set on Harrison Ro