Ridgway News

Ridgway native Lorraine Gearhart works at Evergreen Valley Vineyards in Luthersburg alongside her husband, Mark.

Photo by Brent Addleman The Elk County Council on The Arts has been forced to tighten its belt budget-wise with the recent cut in funding from the state.

So far the county's effort to offer residents a means of recycling their old Christmas lights has been a success.

For Ridgway native Matt Facchine, growing up in a small town community was inspiring.

The PA Wilds was the subject of a presentation given by Sam MacDonald, PA Wilds Community Outreach Specialist, and Ta Brant, the PA Wilds Small Business Ombudsman, last night at Lumberjacks.

The lights went down, and the excitement of the kids and parents in the auditorium intensified as the third, fourth, and fifth graders took the stage at Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School to perform 'Willy Wonka' last night.

The Ridgway Borough Council reported last night that the trend continues as 89 oversized loads were directed through Ridgway during October, a figure which pushed the total to 295 for the year.

Main Street manager Michelle Bogacki reported last night that restoration efforts to the Pennsy train station located along North Broad Street continues.

Downtown St. Marys will come to life on Friday evening as part of the annual Light Up Night sponsored by the St.

SPRING CREEK TWP. Sergeant Steve Daniel of the State Police at Ridgway attended last night's supervisors' meeting in Spring Creek Township to address concerns regarding any crime trends in the area.

Photo by Brent Addleman The speakers for yesterday's dedication of the new rail spur in Johnsonburg gather atop the nose of a train engine.

WILCOX The Jones Township supervisors discussed various issues including safety and bridgework Monday night at the Jones Township Community Center.

Ridgway School District superintendent Dr. Tom Butler recognized two school board members last night for their years of dedicated service.

Committee members are hard at work to try to reach the $40,000 goal of the Ridgway Area United Community Fund.

Solicitor Matt Taladay shed light on several legal issues last night during the Ridgway Township Municipal Authority's monthly meeting.

JOHNSONBURG Former county employee Stephanie A. Kilhoffer of 609 W. Main St., Ridgway appeared in District Justice George A. "Tony" King's office yesterday morning and waived her preliminary hearing.

Election day slated for Tuesday, Nov. 3 Tuesday is election day and polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are several races of interest in Elk County.

Personnel matters including new hires of both professional and substitutes as well as resignations, were approved at the latest St.

Photo by Brent Addleman Members of the Ridgway Area School District, school board members, teachers, family, friends and former players gathered yesterday afternoon at the Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School for the dedication of the Susan M. Borello Playground.

One of Ridgway's most historic buildings is getting a slight facelift. On Saturday, volunteers from the community will descend upon the Pennsy Train Depot, situated along U.S. 219 in Ridgway beside Elk Creek, in an effort to clean up the grounds of the building and make the outside appearance nicer.