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Elk Country Visitor Center offers new way to experience elk population

Wednesday, September 27 by Louise Bennett

BENEZETTE — Are you interested in a new way to view and experience Pennsylvania’s elk population? The Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette is offering horse-drawn wagon rides during the weekends. Since it's rutting season, mating time for the elk, your chances are much better to... Read More.

Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse launch new fundraiser

Wednesday, September 20 by Louise Bennett

RIDGWAY – The Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse non-profit group, better known as CAPSEA, in Elk County has launched a new fundraiser. CAPSEA's director says the success of the “Leave the Lights On” fundraiser is crucial to supporting the organization's emergency shelter which... Read More.

Stretch of highway renamed in honor of Elk County doctor

Wednesday, September 6 by Louise Bennett

FORCE — A doctor who was a public health advocate and fought for the protection of coal miners and their families in Elk County 80 years ago, has been honored with the renaming of a stretch of highway.Elizabeth Hayes, who was better known as... Read More.

PA Connecting Communities Tri-County holds movie night at the ballpark

Friday, August 25 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – What better place to watch and enjoy the fun, classic movie “The Sandlot” than on a baseball field?PA Connecting Communities Tri-County is giving you a chance to come out tonight at 6:30 for their “Movie Night at the Ballpark” at Heindl Field... Read More.

Falls Creek Borough Manager expresses optimism about new grant

Wednesday, August 16 by Louise Bennett

FALLS CREEK — The Falls Creek Borough Manager, Chuck Case, is expressing great optimism that the Jefferson County town will soon receive a Department of Community and Economic Development grant.At last week's borough council meeting, Case reported that a DCED grant application was submitted... Read More.

Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair continues, Grampian Days begin

Wednesday, June 21 by Louise Bennett

SYKESVILLE – Another busy day is planned at the 2023 Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair.The Wednesday schedule includes a morning Horse Show.There will be an Old School Demolition Derby on the track tonight at 7pm.Disney music cover band, The Little Mermen, take the stage... Read More.

2023 Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair continues this week

Tuesday, June 20 by Louise Bennett

SYKESVILLE – The 2023 Sykesville Ag and Youth Fair continues this week. Today's schedule features a morning Horse Show. Then it will be Demo Derby Car Soccer on the track tonight at 7pm. Local favorites, The Moore Brothers, are providing musical entertainment starting at 6:30, and... Read More.

DuBois School Board discusses titles of Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Friday, June 9 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS - At the DuBois Area School Board work session meeting Thursday night, the discussion commenced on the use of the titles of Valedictorian and Salutatorian at the High School.According to Superintendent Wendy Benton, there are many reasons behind the history of the district... Read More.

Clearfield and Elk counties to form joint county comprehensive plan

Saturday, June 3 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD COUNTY – Clearfield and Elk counties will soon be working together to form a joint county comprehensive plan.According to the Clearfield and Elk counties’ planning departments, the two municipalities will be working to form a comprehensive plan with strategic goals for the future... Read More.

Pine Creek K-9 Search Unit awarded with Community Spotlight Cares Grant

Tuesday, May 2 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE — The Pine Creek K-9 Search Unit of Jefferson County serves the local community by assisting other agencies in locating lost or missing persons.The Pine Creek K-9 Search Unit is the Priority First Federal Credit Union Community Spotlight Cares Advertising Grant recipient for... Read More.