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Austin Dam

Austin Dam

What was once a dam holding back a barrage of water is now the exact opposite.

The dam failed less than a year after its completion in 1911, unable to hold back the massive potential energy of the water pooling behind it. When bowing started becoming apparent after only a few months, dynamite was used to blow a 13 ft. hole in the structure to release some of the pressure–it was no use.

The failure was a disaster for the town of Austin, as the raging torrent of water unleashed by the crumbling of the dam destroyed num ... Read more

The Winery at Versailles

*"Best Winery in Ohio" winner 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018* From its inception in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, to the present-day facility in Versailles, Ohio, owners, Mike and Carol Williams have strived to do well, to do good, and to have some fun. That's the ... Read more

Pennsylvania Whitetail Tests Positive for CWD Near State’s

A road-killed whitetail buck deer discovered two miles southwest of Pennsylvania’s prized elk range in Jefferson County has been confirmed to be carrying the dreaded chronic wasting disease, according to the Bradford Era. In response to the discove ... Read more

Gasbarre Products Expands St. Marys, Pennsylvania, Operation

Gasbarre Products, Inc., an industrial furnace and full-service original equipment manufacturer, will expand operations in St. Marys, Pennsylvania . The $5.8 million project is expected to create 16 jobs within three years in Elk County.The company l ... Read more

East Branch Dam Safety Modification Project Returning to normal operations, weather permitting

PITTSBURGH – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District announces its intent to return East Branch Dam, located in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, to pre-2008 normal operations.

The Pittsburgh District has completed dam safety mitigation efforts at East Branch. The mitigation included the construction and assessment of a full-length, full-depth concrete cutoff wall. During the mitigation efforts the reservoir was operated at lower than normal levels to reduce dam safety risk.

East Branch L ... Read more

Elk County Bookkeeper Embezzled $765,000 from her Employer

ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of wire fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.

Melissa Bittler, 41, pleaded guilty to three counts before S ... Read more

Successful #GivingTuesdayatBonas supports social justice and

Nov 30, 2022

By Elizabeth Egan, ’23

The incredible generosity of the St. Bonaventure University community was on display during yesterday's (Nov. 29) #GivingTuesdayatBonas.

Four hundred donors joined together ... Read more

Penn State Wrestling Nabs Commitment From State Champion Dal

Penn State wrestling’s future continues to shine bright.

On Sunday, the Nittany Lions secured a commitment from freshman phenom Dalton Perry, who’s just started out at Central Mountain High School in Renovo, Pennsylvania. This winter ... Read more

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Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.