Ridgway News

Ridgway resident Mike Buchheit recognized two American Red Cross workers yesterday afternoon for their altruistic contributions to area soldiers serving the country in Iraq.

The Elk County Community Foundation, , has recently added to its scholarship opportunities by offering The Josh Launer Memorial Scholarship.

Area BMX riders are volunteering their time to put the finishing touches on the ramps at the Ridgway Area Skatepark in preparation for the Fourth Annual BMX Contest this Saturday beginning at noon.

Photo by Joseph Bell Elk County Commissioners, from left to right, June H. Sorg, Daniel R. Freeburg and Ronald T. Beimel recently received an honor award from the United States Forest Services and Allegheny National Forest for participation in the archeological study program and field school.

With the recent retirement of Nancy Jones, secretary at Elk County Prison, Lisa Martin will transition from the sheriff's office to the corrections facility along Center Street in Ridgway.

Many concerned citizens got a chance to express themselves at the Elk County Tea Party held Saturday at the Elk County Courthouse Lawn.

Photo by Greg Reedy Those in attendance brought signs and expressed patriotic support Saturday at the Elk County Courthouse Lawn.

Local volunteers have been working hard to give Ridgway's skatepark much needed renovations during the summer.

Photo by Amy Cherry Diane Zelechoski, left, of Johnsonburg presents a plaque to LFH Founder Chris Jovenitti from Kunsan AFB, South Korea, where her son Cpt.

Despite four newly-placed signs restricting parking on Elk Creek Bridge in Ridgway, Michele Ritter, owner of The Pennsy Restaurant LLC said she has no immediate concern regarding the recent sign placement.

On Saturday morning, there will be a tea party at the Elk County Courthouse gazebo.

Dr. Dennis McGeehan's newest book takes a look at the Johnsonburg and Wilcox areas.

The Ridgway Rifle Club hosted the Sierra Classic this month. Each competitor had two rounds of 40 shots each, 10 at four different targets.

For Ridgway native Rena McCartney, being a risk-taker has allowed her to alter her original career course and enjoy great success as an Admissions Counselor in the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

An answer to the age old question what can my kids do on this beautiful summer day? was solved with the creation of the Ridgway Summer Parks Program.

A single vehicle accident claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in Jay Township, Elk County, the Ridgway State Police reported.

Lifelong St. Marys resident Matt Pasi is actively involved in several aspects of area recreation including the St.

Commissioners approve various requests Photo by Becky Polaski From left, Elk County Commissioners June H. Sorg, Daniel R. Freeburg, and Ronald T. Beimel discussed a variety of issues at their meeting on Tuesday morning.

Welcome back the 27th annual Ridgway Independence Festival taking place June 2627.

Mayor Martin is back. At last night's meeting of the Ridgway Borough Council, Council president Ronald Holmberg presented Mayor Jim Martin with a plaque sent to the borough by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs commending the mayor on his years of service to the community of Ridgway.