Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the Wellsboro Police Department, Commonwealth University - Mansfield’s Public Training institute, and the Potter County Education Council, to deliver two no-cost seminars titled ‘Scams Against Seniors’. These courses will be held in Tioga County and Potter County this April. Registration can be completed online at https://bit.ly/NPRC-Senior-Scams. The first course se

Elk County Fair Fun Bash will be held April 18th, 2026 • 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Get ready for an afternoon packed with excitement at the Elk County Fair Fun Bash! Join us on April 18th, 2026, from 1 to 5 PM for great food, raffles, games, and all-around fun for the whole community. Whether you’re coming for the prizes, the atmosphere, or just a good time with friends and family, this event is the perfect way to kick off spring. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a great day at

State police investigated an act of criminal mischief at Fox Township Park. According to police, someone vandalized the restroom facility with spray paint. Video evidence was available at the scene and captured the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Move your arms and hands while you’re speaking. It sounds strange, but gesturing while you talk will instantly sharpen your focus, concentration, and recall. Researchers say that moving your arms increases electrical activity in a key region of your brain, which is needed for clearheaded thinking. Source: Scientific Reports, a research publication

It’s April 1st and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1985, David Lee Roth left Van Halen to pursue his solo career. In 1961, The Beatles began a three-month residency at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club. The band played 92-straight nights, performing seven hours a night on weekdays and eight hours a night on weekends. During that time, the Fab Four lived in the attic above the club. In 2007, Modest Mouse topped the album chart with We Were Dead Before the S

You are sneezing, sniffling and overall feel terrible. Is it seasonal allergies or do you have a cold? “It is important to understand the differences between allergies and colds so that you can follow the best course of treatment,” said Sophia Smithbauer, DO, a Family Medicine Physician at Penn Highlands Healthcare. “If you take the wrong medications, they will not be effective and could make symptoms worse.” While colds are caused by viruses that are transmitted from exposur

Volunteers are needed for planting and fencing for wildlife on Friday, April 3, at 9:00 a.m., in Elk County on State Game Lands (SGL) 44. Work should be completed by 1:00 p.m. All volunteers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at SGL 44 parking lot on German Settlement Road and then follow each other to the work site. German Settlement Road intersects with US 219 about approximately 4 and ½ miles south out of Ridgway, PA, and heads west off of US 219. Drive west on German Settlement Ro

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ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC 8, KANE 0 ST. MARYS, Pa. – Matthew Gilmore and Wyatt Brem combined on a one-hit shutout to lead Elk County Catholic to an 8-0 win over visiting Kane. Gilmore went three hitless innings, hitting one and striking out three. CAMERON COUNTAY 12, OSWAYO VALLEY 9 SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. – Using an eight-run second inning, Cameron County held off Oswayo Valley to a 12-9 road win. DUBOIS 7, ST. MARYS 0 DUBOIS, Pa. – Brody Knouse and Isaac Dennison combined on a three-hi

ECCHS 9, Kane 0 Lanie Weisner came within an error of throwing a perfect game, settling for a no-hitter, and also hit a home run in Elk County Catholic’s 9-0 win at Kane. Weisner struck out 16 and was 3-for-4 at the plate. She added a double to her home run while going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. BROCKWAY 13, JOHNSONBURG 1, 5 INNINGS BROCKWAY, Pa. – Behind the bats of Ella Reitz and Elysabeth Myers, Brockway rolled past visiting Johnsonburg, 13-1, in five innings

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that utility relocation work on a highway reconstruction project along Route 120 in Emporium Borough and Shippen Township will start on Monday, April 6. This relocation work is part of a project that will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of approximately three-quarters of a mile of roadway between Spruce Street in Emporium Borough and Route 155 in Shippen Township. Starting April 6, the cont

City police reported arresting Zade Mackenzie Faunce, 25, of St .Marys after an investigation into a domestic incident. Police report that Faunce is charged with simple assault, harassment regarding injuries caused to a known victim in two separate incudes. Faunce was taken into custody and committed to Elk County Prison.

City police received reports about a scam text message. Residents warned about the scam that includes an image of a letter from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, and states "Final Court Ordered Mandatory Collection Notice". Similar scams include messages with images of official looking documents claiming the recipient owes money for unpaid traffic violations, tolls or fines. Police report these are scams and residents should never give out person

City police in St. Marys reported that Nevyn Riley Kearney, 24, of Ridgway remains in Elk County Prison after being charged with aggravated assault, one felony count for endangering the welfare of a child, along with several other charges, including making false reports to law enforcement authorities. Police report that a known seven-month-old child was injured. Bail for Kearney was set at $50,000.00.

Organizers of the Sinnemahone Paddle announce items are in place for the annual canoe and kayak event. It will take place Saturday April 11 on the Driftwood Branch of The Sinnemahoning Creek. The starting line is across from the Emporium Country Club and the 11 mile race ends in Driftwood. Registration forms can be picked up at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce or online at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emporium/SinnemahonePaddle. There are several classes for kayak

The City of St. Marys, as part of road and street maintenance, implements a Street Sweeping Program in the spring of every year where they sweep and clean roads and streets throughout St. Marys. Also cleaned by the City are their paved parking lots and maintained sidewalks. Please note that sweepings are available to St. Marys residents only, but will not be delivered. A pile will be available at the old basketball court at Kaulmont Park. Residents are responsible for load