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North Central’s Lender’s Brunch gives informed look at economic development loans
RIDGWAY – The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (North Central) hosted a Lender’s Brunch in Kane on June 20 at Six and Kane featuring financial experts who offered tips for navigating regional programs and financial resources that are available to businesses within the six-county region.
Elk Democrats to host monthly meeting and debate watch party
ST. MARYS — The Elk County Democratic Committee will hold its June meeting this Thursday starting at 7 p.m. at its 2024 headquarters, 210 Brusselles St. in downtown St. Marys. The committee will continue to work on its plans for the summer and fall election season along with finalizing...
St. Mary’s Community Pool working to beat the heat
ELK COUNTY (WTAJ) — Heat has been the talk throughout the week and St. Mary’s Community Pool offered community members a chance to beat the heat. They hosted a free swim on Friday, June 21. Residents broke out their swimsuits, pool floaties and goggles in an attempt to cool down while still having fun. “So […]
Workforce Solutions wants to assist those impacted by DuBois Triangle Tech closure
DuBOIS — The North Central Workforce Development Board (Workforce Solutions for North Central PA) is attempting to contact all recent graduates and students impacted by the announced closure of Triangle Tech, DuBois Campus, which is part of the local workforce development area, serving the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter.
North Central holds Lender's Brunch
The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission hosted a Lender’s Brunch in Kane on June 20 featuring financial experts who offered tips for navigating regional programs and financial resources that are available to businesses within the six-county region. The event featured speakers from the commission’s Business Lending...
Former St. Marys Area High School student establishes scholarship to honor Coach Mastrogiacomo
ST. MARYS — The Coach Ted Mastrogiacomo Memorial Scholarship Fund was recently created at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) by a former student of Mastrogiacomo, a well-loved principal and coach at St. Marys Area High School in the 1960s. Dr. John Lyons, who established the scholarship fund, said...
Elk and McKean counties under a flood advisory Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Elk and McKean counties. The weather service adds, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," describes the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
Bur Oak Dedication for Ridgway Bicentennial Celebration
The County of Elk Commissioners dedicated a Mark Twain Bur Oak, an American Heritage Tree in honor of the Ridgway Bicentennial Celebration on June 20. This tree is planted on the County of Elk Courthouse Lawn. The original Mark Twain Bur Oak, named the Liberty Tree Burr Oak grows outside...
North Central Workforce Development Board reaches out to those affected by Triangle Tech closure
RIDGWAY — The North Central Workforce Development Board is attempting to contact all recent graduates and students impacted by the closure of Triangle Tech, Dubois Campus, which is part of the local workforce development area serving the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter. For students who...
Penny-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in McKean and Elk counties Monday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 1:58 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for McKean and Elk counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are expected. "At 1:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
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