The Ridgway Record

07/28/2024

07/25/2024

St. Marys native Emma Coppolo was hired in April to serve as the community and economic development coordinator for both the Ridgway and Johnsonburg Boroughs. In a short amount of time, she has made a large impact in both communities. Read more about Coppolo in the Ridgway Record.

07/19/2024

The Ridgway Fire Department stopped by the Ridgway Summer Parks Program at the O.B. Grant Park yesterday to cool off energized kids to cap off the program for the summer.

07/16/2024

RIDGWAY- Kate Raubenstrauch’s passion for racing four wheelers has led her all over the country. She also loves to bake when she is not on the track.
Raubenstrauch, who is a student at the Ridgway Area High School, is now starting a mini baking business to support her love for racing, called “Sweets on South.” Read more in the Ridgway Record.

07/13/2024

Trump is fine, campaign says, after being whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally

By JILL COLVIN and JULIE CARR SMYTH
Associated Press

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was "fine" after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

"President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act," spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. "He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow."

The Secret Service said in a statement that "the former President is safe."

The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.

He quickly ducked behind the riser as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams were heard in the crowd of several thousand people. The bangs continued as agents tended to him on stage.

The crowd cheered as he got back up and pumped his fist.

His motorcade has since left the venue. His condition was not immediately known.

Police began vacating the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage in what local officers described as a crime scene.

President Joe Biden has been briefed on the incident, the White House said.

Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., posted a photo on X of Trump, his fist raised and his face bloody in front of an American flag, with the words: "He'll never stop fighting to Save America."

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the three men on Trump's shortlist for vice president, all quickly sent out statements expressing concern for the former president, with Rubio sharing an image taken as Trump was escorted off stage with his fist in the air and a streak of blood on his face along with the words "God protected President Trump."

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said in a statement on X that he had been briefed on the situation and Pennsylvania state police were on hand at the rally site.

"Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable. It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States," he said.

07/04/2024

After attending Gannon University for her undergraduate degree and furthering her education at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Kara Detsch (right) is looking forward to seeing patients in Dr. Mary Reed DaCanal’s office locations in Ridgway and Johnsonburg in a matter of weeks. Dr. Detsch is originally from St. Marys and graduated from Elk County Catholic in 2017.

07/02/2024

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06/28/2024

RIDGWAY- The inaugural Rock Valley Revival music festival is a month away as excitement is building to fully utilize the amphitheater at the fireman’s grounds during Ridgway’s Bicentennial year.
There will be a total of 11 music acts for the two day event on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27

06/26/2024

The 9th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game is Friday in Brockway at Varischetti Field (7 p.m.). Local players competing for the North are Ridgway Elkers Brady Heindl, Jackson Kilpeck, Cameron Larkin, Alex Merritt, and Nicky Myers; Elk County Catholic Crusaders Noah Cherry and Alex Gahr; Dane Anderson from the Kane Wolves, and St. Marys Dutchmen Lucas Bauer, Mathew Davis, Tristan Dilley, and Mason Sheeley.

Kickoff is 7 p.m. The game will air on WKBI-93.9 FM-B94.

06/25/2024

The Ridgway Bicentennial Time Capsule Ceremony marked a significant moment in history for the town. Citizens and officials looked back on the rich history of the past while paving a path forward for the future of the Lily of the Valley.

06/24/2024

The Ridgway Firemen’s Bicentennial Parade was one to remember as the community came out in droves to celebrate Ridgway’s 200th birthday.

06/14/2024

2021 Ridgway graduate Jake Kunselman's song "Thinkin' Bout You" was released across all major streaming platforms. Read more in Friday's edition.

Thinkin' Bout You - Jake Kunselman
YouTube link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdY1K_fWEYM

06/12/2024

During the Ridgway Area School District school board meeting Tuesday night, the board voted in favor to maintain 176 instructional days for the 2024-25 academic year.

06/02/2024

Penn Valley Shows has been providing carnival rides, games and food to fairs and festivals in Pennsylvania for over 40 years.

05/29/2024

During Monday’s Memorial Day service at the Ridgway American Legion, Ben Breindel was presented by Ridgway American Legion Commander Tom Fullem with his years of service award for 50 consecutive years of serving veterans in the local area. Prior to presenting Breindel with his service award, Fullem was given a shadowbox by Breindel for his dedicated service to veterans as commander of the legion.

05/28/2024

Congratulations to Johnsonburg junior Natalie Dunworth of the Ramettes and Johnsonburg senior Luke Zimmerman of the Rams for being selected as 2024 South Division softball and baseball All-Stars!

05/28/2024

An important HRG meeting regarding the Ridgway Riverfront Master Site Plan will be held tomorrow from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. night at the West End Fire Hall. Community input is valued. Read more in the Ridgway Record. HRG (Herbert, Rowland & Grubic are the consultants for this master site plan.

05/27/2024

05/24/2024

Eli Schreiber is making his third trip to the PIAA Class 2A track championship at Shippensburg University. Eli runs the 3,200 meters at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Eli with assistant Jake Mercer

05/23/2024

At a special meeting held by the Ridgway Borough Council Thursday night, the personnel committee moved to terminate the employment of Shawn Geci as Chief of Police, effective immediately. This was a unanimous vote by council members.

05/23/2024

Saturation Patrol conducted in the Ridgway Borough Wednesday night

RIDGWAY- On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Officers from the Ridgway Borough Police Dept., City of Saint Marys Police Dept., Johnsonburg Borough Police Dept., Emporium Borough Police Dept., City of Dubois Police Dept., Pennsylvania State Police, Elk County Detective Gregg McManus, the Warren County Detective, the Clarion County Detectives, and PA Office of Attorney General conducted a Saturation Patrol in the Borough of Ridgway. This detail was designed to saturate the Borough of Ridgway with law enforcement to allow for high visibility of law enforcement, develop intelligence, locate wanted individuals, and follow up on existing leads of ongoing drug activity. This detail involves investigations from vehicle stops to residential searches and arrest warrant service. During this Saturation Patrol, 14 vehicles were stopped by law enforcement and two vehicle searches were conducted, resulting in the finding of controlled substances within each vehicle. Two arrests were made. Law enforcement also conducted consent searches at three residences, and four K-9 searches were conducted. Elk County District Attorney Beau M. Grove thanked all law enforcement personnel involved, and added that the Saturation Patrol “is a perfect example of the hard work and collaborative efforts necessary to prevent and limit unlawful activity in our community.”

05/22/2024

Penn Highlands Healthcare held a community open house and a ribbon cutting for the new Ridgway Community Medical Building yesterday. Although the building will not be fully open until this summer, the retail and drive-thru pharmacy there is now open. This pharmacy will be open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The building is located on 250 West Main Street.

05/20/2024

Congratulations to Ridgway's Jackson Kilpeck and Johnsonburg's Eric Hoffman on being selected to play in the Big 30 Charities Classic!
The pair will represent the Elkers along with Brady Heindl, Cameron Larkin, and Alex Merritt. The Charities Classic is Aug. 3 at Bradford's Parkway Field.

05/17/2024

Reminder: The parent survey in regards to the proposed 2024-25 school calendar is due tomorrow.

05/16/2024

The 7-seed Rams will host 10-seed Kane at Knothole Fields on Monday to open the District 9 Class 2A playoffs. The winner plays 2-seed Redbank Valley in Punxsutawney on Tuesday.
Complete district playoff brackets can be found in Friday's print edition.

05/15/2024

Members of the Ridgway Borough Police Department and state police personnel were greeted at the FSG Elementary School by students and staff this morning, as they were treated to coffee and donuts for Peace Officers Memorial Day. The students also made posters showing their appreciation for local law enforcement.

05/11/2024

The phenomenon of the northern lights were seen in our local area Friday night. Feel free to share any pictures you may have in the comments below. Note: Your picture may be featured in Ridgway Record.

05/10/2024

The Johnsonburg/Ridgway co-op Junior High track squad competes at the Middle School Championships at Mansion Park in Altoona on Saturday.
Qualifiers include Ramettes Delaney Dunworth, Mia Ginther, Elexis Havrda, Bristol Mathis, Bria McCabe, Kyla McCabe, Andrea Porter, Aubrey Rockwell, Sophia Rupprecht; and Rams Mario Casilio, Aiden Carnovale, Oliver Dankesreiter, Jonah King, Gage Lehman, Andon Lindberg, Kiptyn MacDonald, Jack Michalowski, Walker Miller, Calvyn Sample, Xavier Stockman, Beau Schreiber, and Jace Zimmerman.

05/08/2024

Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise released information on Wednesday, May 8 in regards to a death that occurred in Elk County on in the borough of Ridgway.
Timothy A. Towne, 58, was found outside the N. Mill Street apartment complex in the borough of Ridgway where he was pronounced dead at the scene by Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise.
Following the investigation, it was determined that Towne fell from a sixth story window.
An autopsy was completed early Wednesday afternoon with the cause of death determined to be multiple blunt force injuries consistent with a high level fall. Towne’s death appears to be accidental in nature and complicated by drug and alcohol use.
No foul play is suspected and the investigation continues by the Elk County Coroner’s Office, the Ridgway Borough Police and the Pennsylvania State Police.