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

Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of an uptick in government imposter scams in which callers pose as members of local county sheriff’s offices. The calls appear to come from the county sheriff’s offices due to the use of number spoofing, making their phone number appear legitimate on caller ID. The caller may claim to be a sheriff and say an arrest warrant has been issued because you failed to appear for federal grand jury duty or missed a cou

Thomas J. "Shaky" "Slick" Rieder, 74, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk with his loving family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 20, 1951 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Thomas Rieder, Sr. and Irene Wurm Rieder. On July 7, 1973, he married the love of his life, Margaret Shoup, who preceded him in death in 2002. Together they shared more than 29 years of love and marriage. Tom was a graduate of St. M

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

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.