Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts will share $565 million to help fill education “adequacy” gaps and ease higher tax burdens. Lawmakers have included supplemental education funds in state budgets since 2024, in response to a Commonwealth Court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s previous system for funding schools violated the state constitution and led to inequity across districts. They have, to date, incrementally added more than $1.6 billion in supplemental money over the p

Dawn M. Wendel, age 59, of Chestnut Street, St. Marys, PA, died unexpectedly on August 3, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. A daughter of the late Gail W. “Scat” and Lola (Wilson) Krieg, she was born on January 14, 1967 in St. Marys, PA. Dawn is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Wendel of St. Marys; five children, Sheena (Jeremy Dwight) Wendel of Ridgway, Ti Wendel of St. Marys, Takira (Philippe Sayers) Wendel of Dagus Mines, Jarren Wendel of St. Marys and Timothy Wendel of S

William E. “Bill” Zuraski ,90, passed away late Friday night, July 31, 2026, at Lakeview Nursing Home in Smethport where he had been a resident for the past several years. Bill was born December 3, 1935, on Long Level Road in Johnsonburg, the youngest of nine children born to the late William and Mary (Hoh) Zuraski. He was a lifelong resident of Long Level Road and attended Wilcox High School. On May 7, 1966, in St. Joseph’s Church in Force, PA he married Shirely Jean Leair,

On August 1, 2026, Loretta Matha passed at her home following a brief return of cancer. In her final days she was surrounded by family, songs, love and laughter. Loretta, a beloved daughter and sister, was born to Louie and Marie Depanfilis Morelli, she was preceded in death by her parents. Marcheta (Larry) Shrefler and her family survives. Although 11 years and 100 miles separated the sisters, their love and support of each other was always felt by both families. Loretta gra

St. Marys student Madelyn Nedimyer recently completed a NASA internship in Texas. The NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science Summer Internship is held at The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research, where students use data from NASA Earth-observing satellites, design Lunar and Mars habitats, analyze imagery from the International Space Station, and investigate effects of microgravity. She's pictured with retired astronaut Dan Tani, a Pennsylvania nat

State police have arrested a known 57 year old man from Force. The arrest stems from a PFA violation in Jay Township. The investigation is ongoing.

State police reported citing a known 61-year-old woman in Jay Township after police found the woman filed false reports to law enforcement officers. Charges were filed.

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Dennis “Denny” Dillon, 63, of Emporium, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday July 30 2026. Denny was born in Indiana, PA on July 2, 1963 to Marion "Cindy" (Foltz) Swank and the late James Dillon. He graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1982, and later Stevenson Trade School. Denny served in the Navy during Desert Storm and was deployed around the world doing tours in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific during his time of service. He

The Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Pistner as its new Conservation Education coordinator, effective Aug. 3. Pistner will succeed Ben Porkolab, who will transition into the role of president & chief executive officer of the organization. Pistner brings more than a decade of experience in education, environmental stewardship, and public service to KECA. His background combines classroom instruction, conservation, and community en

(From Social Media Post) - Justin Trent is in Emporium. · Six people are displaced after a third-alarm fire destroyed two second floor apartments above Emporium Beverage along Hemlock Street in Emporium Borough Thursday evening. Emporium Fire Department Chief Patrick Uber said crews were called to the scene at about 7:45 p.m. He said the blaze started in the apartment on the right side of building before spreading quickly to the apartment on the left. Uber said both spaces w

Mary Jo Gutowski, 83, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born March 1, 1943, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Cletus Joseph and Eileen Bauer Rigard. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1961. On October 27, 1962, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mary Jo married her high school sweetheart, the late David B. Gutowski, who preceded her in death on Nov

The sentencing for former City of DuBois Manager John “Herm” Suplizio has been delayed until December 10th. According to court documents, the defense team made a motion to delay the trial stating that Suplizio’s primary counsel Michael A. Comber had a prepaid vacation scheduled from November 23rd through the 30th. U.S. District Judge Stephani Haines has granted the extension to December 10th at 2pm in Johnstown.

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