Elk County

A screenshot of the COVID-19 dashboard for Warren County published by Pennsylvania Department of Health on October 27

COVID-19 cases in Warren, Cameron and Elk Counties are on the rise

Min Xian

Several Central and Northern Pennsylvania counties are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases.

People lining up outside of a school gym, waiting to get COVID-19 vaccines

Elk County Leads In Vaccine Administration As Some Providers Are Concerned About Pa. Mandate

Min Xian

As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out unevenly in Pennsylvania, Elk County is a leader in administration of shots. The rural county ranks second in the rate…

Mount Nittany Health pharmacy supervisor David Johnson receives the hospital's first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Dec. 16, 2020.

Medicine and Health

Penn Highlands Hospitals In DuBois, Elk And Huntingdon To Get Their First COVID-19 Vaccines Thursday

Anne Danahy

Officials with Penn Highlands Healthcare said they expect to get 975 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at each of three of their facilities slated for…

In this video posted on Facebook on Dec. 7, 2020, Warren County Superintendent Amy Stewart explains the district's decision to move to virtual learning beginning Dec. 9, 2020.

Education

As Many Schools Move To Remote Learning, A Few Stick With In-Person Classes

Anne Danahy

While many school districts in Pennsylvania are moving to remote learning as COVID-19 cases rise, some central Pennsylvania districts are keeping classes…

Brick exterior shot of The Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Education

Schools In Central And Northern Pa. Move To At-Home, Hybrid Learning As COVID-19 Spreads

Anne Danahy

A growing number of school districts in central and northcentral Pennsylvania are switching schools to remote learning, even if temporarily, as COVID-19…

Even though the vote count is not complete yet, at least nine northern and central Pennsylvania counties have already recorded more votes than they cast in the 2016 presidential election.

Politics and Government

Nine Northern & Central Pa. Counties Have Recorded More Votes Than In The 2016 Presidential Election

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As election offices continue to count votes in Pennsylvania, at least nine northern and central counties have already recorded more votes than they cast…

Politics and Government

Democratic Candidate For 75th House District, Ryan Grimm, On Brain Drain & Health Care

Emily Reddy

The 75th Pennsylvania House District includes all of Elk and parts of Clearfield County, including DuBois.Ryan Grimm is the Democratic candidate running…

Politics and Government

Republican Candidate For Pa. 75th House Dist., Mike Armanini, On Powdered Metal Experience & COVID

Emily Reddy

The 75th Pennsylvania House District includes all of Elk and parts of Clearfield County, including DuBois.Mike Armanini is the Republican candidate…

A bird's-eye view of the city of St. Marys, Pennsylvania

Business, Economics and Finance

St. Marys Businesses Count On Local Support To Weather The COVID-19 Economy

COVID-19 is putting many small town businesses in Pennsylvania in a financial squeeze due to coronavirus closures and people quarantining. This summer,…

Courier Express editor David Sullens commented on a protest video "Good time and place to eliminate the whole bunch."

Courier Express Editor Apologizes For Facebook Comment To 'Eliminate' Protestors

On a Houston, Texas, group’s Facebook video showing black protestors and police officers, (DuBois) Courier Express editor David Sullens commented, “Good…