The October 15, 2026 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum is pleased to announce that Dr. Mike Schuster, Plant Ecologist and Assistant Professor of Biology at Hamline University and a Forestry Researcher at the University of Minnesota, will be the keynote speaker. Mike also runs the Schuster Plant Ecology Lab, a contributing research partner of the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center. Dr. Schuster will present on his buckthorn research – specifically seedbank longe

Constance L. "Connie" Ginther, 79, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on March 23, 1947 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Gladys Sheley Jeter. On November 6, 1971, she married the late Frank Ginther, who preceded her in death on May 27, 2022. Together they shared a lifetime of love and happiness. Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend who will be deeply m

Mark C. "Chinney" Krug, 63, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following a short battle with cancer. He was born on October 12, 1962, in St. Marys, a son of the late Hilary and Lillian McClintick Krug. Chinney was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1981. He was a devoted family man, a loyal friend, and a man who never met a stranger. He worked for Keystone for many years, as well as Contact Technologies for 18 years and St. Marys

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is seeking applicants for $10 million in funding to support security enhancement projects for nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities throughout the Commonwealth. The Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program was part of Act 83 of 2019, which directs PCCD to administer grants to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve individuals, groups or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category

Joanne Weis Gerg, 89, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21, 1936, in St. Marys, PA, daughter of the late Leander "Lee" and Marian Ryan Weis. Joanne is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Gerg. High school sweethearts, Joanne and Kenneth were married on August 22, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Marys, sharing nearly 67 years of marriage. Joanne was a graduate of

Help us continue providing an unforgettable outdoor experience for local youth by purchasing a raffle ticket! Every ticket sold helps support Elk County Youth Field Day, where kids have the opportunity to learn about fishing, archery, wildlife, outdoor safety, conservation, and many other hands-on outdoor activities. 🎟 Get your raffle tickets today! Every ticket purchased helps ensure this event remains affordable and accessible for the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts

Pennsylvanians can once again keep track of the bulls, cows, and calves in Elk Country this year with the State Game Commission’s Elk Cam. The camera, which is now live, is located in Benezette, home of the Elk Country Visitor Center. Click Here

Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, announces that the Rolfe Beagle Club will once again offer its popular Coyote and Crow Hunt over ten days from September 3 thru September 12. This is the 13th Annual Fall Coyote and Crow Hunt covering the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “We typically offer this hunt to cover the weekends before and after Labor Day so hunters have plenty of time over the ten days to go after coyotes or crows,” said Jim. “We know

The public is invited to celebrate Wharton Township’s 200th year during Wharton Days scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be vendors, food and beverages, live music, dunk tank, kids games, a cornhole tournament, live music and more. This event will be held on the grounds of Wharton General Store & Tavern, 27 East Fork Road, Austin. For more information or to get involved call 717-870-3154 Saturday in the Park Members of the community, friends and

For experienced nurses, one of the greatest opportunities to improve patient care begins long before patients ever enter a hospital room. It begins by educating the next generation of nurses. Penn State DuBois Continuing Education is inviting experienced nurses to help educate the next generation of healthcare professionals by serving as part-time clinical and classroom instructors in its Practical Nursing program. The program prepares students for careers as licensed practic

Dominick LeRoy “Dom” Holley, 22, of Powers Avenue, Johnsonburg, passed away unexpectedly, late Tuesday night, August 4, 2026, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA. Dom was born on July 21, 2004, in St. Marys, a son to Allicia Holley Muroski. A resident of Johnsonburg since 2016, Dom was a 2022 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School and a 2023 graduate of the Lincoln Electric Welding School. Dom loved and was loved by his family, had a big heart and made everyone laugh with his sma

Susan C. Lyon, 77, of Gardeau, passed away peacefully at Guy & Mary Felt Manor in Emporium on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Born on January 3, 1949, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Connor Swartwood. On June 15, 1968, in the First United Methodist Church in Emporium, she married Paul Lyon, who survives. Susan was a graduate of Cameron County High School. She was employed for a short time at Sylvania before begi

State police conducted an investigation into an incident involving sexually explicit notes being found at a local business. Police conducted an interview with Andrew Kneidel,61, of St. Marys after police found a Facebook Post which related that Kneidel had recently been terminated from his employer for leaving explicit notes in the work area of the business. During this interview, Kneidel admitted to leaving a sexually explicit note on the desk where he worked. He further rel

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that 86 municipalities across the Commonwealth will receive $38 million through the Green Light-Go Program to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. Since Governor Shapiro took office, $134 million has been distributed to municipalities through the program, and over 1,700 traffic signals have been upgraded. Elk County Ridgeway Borough: $100,120 to modernize the traffi

Sometimes the greatest gifts are those that continue helping others long after they are given. Although Gustave W. "Gus" Wolf spent much of his life away from St. Marys, he never forgot the community that helped shape him. Through careful planning, he created a permanent source of support for the people and charities that meant the most to him. The Elk County Community Foundation is honored to announce the first annual distributions from the Wolf Family Community Fund, a desi