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!

Strategies to prevent future electric bill hikes across northeast Pennsylvania were reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired today by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. “We should all agree that to limit even higher electricity prices, we need more energy production and fewer regulations — both here in Pennsylvania and especially in many of our neighboring

A bipartisan group of state senators is working to ensure Pennsylvania benefits from a new federal tax credit program which could help empower parents and create new learning opportunities for students. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13), Senate Education Committee Chair Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Anthony Williams (D-8) announced to

Fay E. Lunger, 73, of St. Marys, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on May 20, 1953 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and E. Louise Eynon Wolff. On May 4, 1974, she married Mark Lunger, who survives of St. Marys. In addition to her husband Mark, she is survived by two children; Nikki Abbey of Weedville and Eric Lunger of Brockway; and by her five beloved grandchildren. She is also survived by

Sandra Jean Bush, 85 of 295 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on November 13, 1940 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Gerg) Foringer. On January 31, 1959, she married the late Richard Bush, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 25, 2004. She is survived by one son; Richard E. (Kim) Bush, Jr., one daughter; Tammy Jean (Dick) Bodenhorn, both of Ridgway, and by her Fiancé; Larry "Zeke" Shipe

Wayne M. “Moose” Eckert, 84, of 151 Jackson Road, St. Marys, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Penn Highlands DuBois, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Richard J. and Helen Vollmer Eckert. Moose was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served as a Military Policeman.

Judith “Judy” Erich Wendel, 88, formerly of 112 Grandview Road in St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Elk Haven Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. Born March 23, 1938, in St. Marys, Judy was the daughter of the late Alfred “Fritz” and Edna Filer Erich. On September 8, 1956, at Queen of the World Church, she married the love of her life, James L. “Jim” Wendel. Together, they shared nearly 70 years of marriage and a lifetime of overcoming ha

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. WATCH HERE

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a pipe replacement will begin on Monday, August 17, in Benezette Township, Elk County. Completing this pipe replacement, which is located between Dieble and Losey roads, will prepare the road for future surface improvements. Route 2004 (Quehanna Highway) will have a daytime only closure only in place for the duration of the pipe replacement to minimize traffic disruption. A detour using Route 555, Ro

Barring technical difficulties, I will be hosting a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. Constituents of the 75th District should anticipate receiving a call shortly before that time. If you do not receive a call and want to participate, you can call 877-229-8493 and use the PIN 122265 to participate. There will be opportunities to submit questions.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common but serious condition that can lead to significant health complications if left untreated. About 50% of adults in the United States are affected, yet only about one in four have it under control. Over time, unmanaged hypertension places excess strain on the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death nationwide. Early testing, accurate diagnosis, and timely management are

Listen to The River 98.9 wherever you go! Mitch in the Morning with Classic Hits, Local News, Weather & Sports. Tina Johns is your host while you work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listen For The Classic Cafe from Noon to 1, featuring Brunch With The Beatles! Johnny Marks is on the air from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Listen for The Delaney Drive At 5! Car Tunes and our Car Tunes Quiz. Billie Jo Weyant, each evening from 7 p.m. to Midnight. And Big Jim Burton, overnights High School Sports, Li

With the September peak of Pennsylvania’s elk rut right around the corner, you can get a jumpstart on viewing some of those bugling bulls through the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Elk Cam. The camera is located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s elk range, an area totaling more than 220,000 acres including State Game Lands 311 and Elk State Forest. Video and sound from the camera will be livestreamed here, and viewers can expect not only to see elk, but turkey, deer and other wi

Listen for Sunday morning Worship Services from Shiloh Presbyterian Church each week at 10:30 a.m. Click LISTEN LIVE below, or, CLICK HERE to Listen

The Elk County Cruisers 16th annual Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at the St. Marys Municipal Airport. The car show runs form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students are or soon will be returning to class, so it’s time for a refresher about sharing the road with school buses and how we all play a role in keeping our kids safe. Pennsylvania law requires motorists to stop at least 10 feet away from school buses when their red lights are flashing and their stop arm is activated. This applies to motorists when they are behind or traveling alongside a school bus, as well as when meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a b