Johnsonburg, PA

Why September 6th Matters In Rock It’s September 6th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1961, Bob Dylan debuted at the Gaslight Cafe in New York City. In 1989, at the MTV Video Music Awards, Guns N’ Roses took home the trophy for Best Heavy Metal Video for “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” In 1970, Jimi Hendrix made his final live appearance. It took place at the Isle of Ferharn in Germany. In 1990, Tom Fogerty, who played guitar alongside his brother John in Creed

Which TV game show has been on the longest? At more than six decades on air, The Price Is Right currently holds the record for the longest-running game show of all time. Next on the list is Jeopardy!, followed by Wheel of Fortune, and Family Feud. Source: ScreenRant.com

Penn Highlands DuBois Behavioral Health Services invites the public to “Hope Starts Here: The Art of Connection” on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Penn Highlands DuBois East Campus, 635 Maple Avenue, DuBois, PA. This all-ages event, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, combines art therapy, education and community engagement and is designed to foster hope and break the stigma around mental health. The gathering will feature a live, collaborative..

A new report found Pennsylvania’s economy is resilient but fragile.There are more jobs and higher wages than a decade ago but growth has slowed to a crawl. The "State of Working Pennsylvania 2026" report analyzed challenges and opportunities for the workforce. Claire Kovach, research director for the Keystone Research Center and the report's co-author, said hiring has stagnated, workers have less leverage in the labor market and families are still struggling with high everyday costs. She...

72nd Bennetts Valley Homecoming Celebration will be held on Sunday and Labor Day Monday this weekend with music, vendors, food, bounce houses and a parade. Today, Labor Day serves as a moment to pause and appreciate the dedication, innovation and hard work that drive progress in every community. Whether marked with gatherings, parades or a well-earned day of rest, it’s a celebration of the people whose contributions continue to move our country forward.

Report of accident on Windfall Road on Friday evening at approximately 9:30 p.m. A vehicle struck a utility pole. It was reported that lines were down and power was interrupted in that area. Another accident reported on Saturday morning at approximately 2:45 a.m. The accident in Ridgway Township, near Powers Avenue and Johnsonburg Road. A vehicle reportedly left the roadway and into a ditch. No further information is available.

St. Marys picked up their first win of the season, a 34-0 victory over Moniteau. Watch Game Below from The River 98.9 YouTube Channel Dominating its way to a 2-0 start to the season, Ridgway racked up some big rushing yards in the first half and powered its way to a 42-6 win over Redbank Valley Friday night. Coleman Freeman threw a pair of touchdown passes as Coudersport gave first-year head coach Scott Easton his first win, 20-6, over visiting Cameron County. First-year Otto-Eldred head...

Nancy J. Trumbull, 86, formally of Ridgway, died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Christ the King Assisted Living following a brief illness. She was born on January 16, 1940, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Harry and Ada Ruth Merritt. Nancy shared 58 wonderful years with her husband, Robert Trumbull, he preceded her in death in 2015. Nancy found great joy in the simple things that made a house feel like home. She loved to bake and was always happy to share something homemade with family...

Bob Buriak brought the first coyote to the weigh station at the Rolfe Beagle Club in Johnsonburg on Thursday, 9/3. After the major rain storm the previous evening, we had expected no activity at the weigh station for the first day of this 10-day hunt, but Bob prevailed. Bob harvested a 33.0# male coyote Thursday morning near 10:30 am after only a 20-minute stand once the rain quit and the sun just started to pop out. Bob was hunting with a .222 rifle and was using a Lucky Duck electronic...