This week the St. Marys Rotary Club recognized Natalie Pfingstler as the February Student of the Month from St. Marys Area High School. Natalie is pictured with her parents Danielle Roberts and Raymond Roberts, along with Rotarian Jim Hackett and Club President Josh Hanes. Congratulations Natali

With a measles outbreak in a county in Pennsylvania, health experts want to send a message to families. Dr. Joseph Aracri, chair of the Allegheny Health Network Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute, worries about the surge in measles cases across the country and the increasing number of people declining to raise their sleeves to get a shot. "We can save lives by just getting vaccinated," Dr. Aracri said. "There's so much misinformation out there about the vaccine that people are n

2026 Cameron County Little League Registration is now OPEN! There are two ways you can register! Registration CLOSES MARCH 1, 2026! 1. On-line - go to www.cameroncountylittleleague.com 2. In-Person: January 15th & February 12 from 5:00pm - 7:00 pm at the Cameron County Conservation District Office located at 74 East 3rd Street, Emporium. Sign-ups are $50/per athlete. A family registration is $50 first kid, $25 each additional kid. 4th child or more are FREE. (Mu

Three Elk County women are facing multiple charges after an investigation allegedly revealed a drug supplying operation. In August of 2025, police launched an investigation into 51 year-old Rachel Miller of Ridgway for supplying methamphetamines. Another woman, 28 year-old Hailey Shrefler of St Marys, allegedly told police that she rented vehicles for Anderson to use, with no knowledge that they were used for drugs. Miller and Anderson have been taken to the Elk County Jail w

Michael A. Palamarchuck, 77, of Emporium, PA, passed away at his residence on Sunday afternoon (February 8, 2026). He was born on June 19, 1948, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Paul and Lydia Sidelinger Palamarchuck. Mike was a graduate of Cameron County High School and Lock Haven University, and furthered his education by receiving his Master's degree from Ithaca College. He served proudly as a Navy Corpsman before dedicating more than 30 years to education and athletics

A landfill owner in Elk County is seeking federal approval to build a trash train rail line through a local township. The proposed line would run through Horton Township and allow out-of-state trash to be shipped by train to the Greentree Landfill in Fox Township. Of those impacted, the Bishop of First Apostles Church, Jack Wisor, says he's against the plan because the rail line would run through church property. More From WJAC

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined state and local leaders at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania today to applaud the work of PA 211 call center workers and highlight how the 2026-27 Shapiro-Davis budget increases state funding for this vital service by an additional $250,000, ensuring resources are available when Pennsylvanians encounter a moment of crisis. Pennsylvanians can call or text 211 or visit www.pa211.org to be connected to various local resources, including food as

Join the Elk County Conservation District at our second annual ACAP Dinner! Come and enjoy a free dinner, farmer appreciation, and learn more about the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program. RSVP by February 10th! - When? Wed., February 18th @ 5:30PM-7:30PM - Where? Fox Township Fireman's Club This event is free!!! But, reservations are required. Please RSVP by February 10th. Call: 814-776-5373 Email: ag-roads@elkconservationdistrict.com

(Pictured: Nancy Dahms Osgood (Grandma), me, Brody Thomas, Renee Thomas (mom) Calvin Thomas) Calvin Thomas is a 10-year-old fourth grade student from the Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School in Ridgway. At this young age he has become quite the public speaker. Calvin recently gave the keynote address at Elk County’s America250 PA Kickoff. Calvin is not your typical 4th grader. He does a great deal of research for his topics and touches on some really big issues. The

Cheryl Grunthaner, 70, of 1000 LeMans Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois surrounded by her children. She was born March 24, 1955, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Frederick Jr. and Dorothy (Wachob) Haberberger. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1973. On June 7, 1975, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cheryl married the late Robert Grunthaner, who preced

The annual St. Marys Rotary Auction will be held on Sunday, February 22nd. The auction will originate from Project Gifts For Elk County On Depot Street. Those participating can call early on Sunday morning for their password and Pin #. You will be able to bid two ways. Call 814-834-2241, or, there will be a website available to bid online. If you are the highest bidder for an item, you will be contacted by a member of the St. Marys Rotary Club. Winning bidders can claim the

State police investigated a one-vehicle accident in Millstone Township. Police report that Terry Hertzog, 65, of Ridgway, was traveling east and while attempting to make a left curve in the road, the vehicle began to slide on the ice, traveled off the road and struck a tree. No injuries were reported.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced its 2026 trout stocking schedule is now available online and on the FishBoatPA mobile app. The PFBC will stock approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 684 streams and 130 lakes open to public angling. Stocking is set to begin the week of Feb. 16 in advance of the statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day on Saturday, March 28, and the statewide opening day of trout season on Saturday, April 4. The 2026 adult trout stocking

The 2026-27 state budget process got underway this week when Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address before a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday. The governor’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year totals $53.26 billion. That is an increase of $2.72 billion, or 5.4%, over last year. The problem is that projected revenue falls short by $6.46 billion. To close that gap, the plan would take $4.58 billion from the Rainy Day Fund, cutting our emergency sav

After a very brief illness, Mary Lee DeStefano passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Mary Lee was born in Dayton, Ohio, but loved to call Ridgway Pennsylvania her home. A strong and vibrant woman of community, Mary Lee was an avid supporter of the Ridgway Public Library and a member of The Footlighters, our local theater group. She was also the business owner of Mary Lee Designs and an advocate for women's rights her entire l