The Ridgway Record

Ram wrestlers and Ramettes open their seasons today. The J-burg wrestlers take to the mats this morning with the Junior High team taking on Coudersport at 10 a.m. and the varsity match to follow. The action can be viewed here - https://www.facebook.com/johnsonburgasdnews The Ramettes are in St. Marys to take on the 3-0 Elk County Lady Crusaders - the action can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/c/ECCTVCHANNEL There will be no JV game... Rosters Johnsonburg: #2-Tess Kocjancic, #24-Carmellia Pratt, #23-Kaci Stelene, #40-Julia Jones, #3-Abby King, #0-Ella Lindberg, #12-Ella Lindberg, #7-Emma Myers, #-Alaina Sherry, #4-Annasophia Stauffer, #10-Candice Brechtel, #5-Maria Casilio. Elk County Catholic: #3-Sydney O’Leary, #4-Gabby Weisner, #10-Julia Aikens, #11-Allison Geci, #12-Lucy Klawuhn, #13-Abby Hasselman, #14-Hope Farley, #21-Tami Geci, #22-Moira Stanisch, #23-Melaina Gradl, #25-Sydney Alexander, #32-Tori Newton, #34-Brooke Bauer, #50-Emily Mourer.

Rams win opener over ECC - 49-44.

Looking for something to do? With multiple small game hunting seasons open in Pennsylvania this winter, many opportunities exist for hunters to get afield. Pen...nsylvania’s squirrel, pheasant, bobwhite quail and rabbit season are open statewide thru February 27, 2021. Don’t forget, Pennsylvania’s late archery deer season and flintlock deer season are open statewide thru Jan. 18, 2021 (extended to Jan. 23 for WMUs 2B, 5C, & 5D). Click here for more information about seasons and bag limits https://bit.ly/3ie2qJf.

Shared from the Ridgway Area School District - RASD COVID 19 UPDATE (01-04-2021): The District's core pandemic team met Wednesday (12/30) to review current county and zip code data, to analyze trends, and to discuss the instructional models. CURRENT DATA: Unfortunately, Elk County is high in terms of COVID 19 spread and cases. In reviewing the data for Ridgway, the positivity rate is the highest it has been for our zip code. As of 1-3-2021 the positivity rate for Ridgwa...y is 76.36%; 42/55 people tested are positive for the past 7 days. The incident rate is 664.77 per 100,000 people. The total new positives for the past 7 days is 42 cases. In addition, the hospitalizations are increasing. There is concern that the community will not see the post-holiday surge for two weeks. Our case counts will likely get worse, which puts staff and students at increased risk of exposure and congregate gatherings increase the potential for transmission. INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL IMPLEMENTATION DECISION: January 4-8 FULL REMOTE LEARNING/NO EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES January 11-15 FULL REMOTE LEARNING/NO EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES We recognize the academic, social and emotional stressors that our students are facing due to the totality of the circumstances of the pandemic. The District has a variety of supports and services available to students and families during these difficult times: school counseling resources, mental health resources, and academic support. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s building principal or school counselor for additional information regarding these resources. Parents, please check your emails or district website for additional details at https://rasd.us/.../01/RASD-COVID-19-Update-01042021.pdf See more

The Johnsonburg JV and Varsity basketball teams open their seasons tonight at home vs. Elk County Catholic (3-0). It will be the first game for new head coach Dan Nelson, JV coach Wayne Zilkofski, and assistant Cole Peterson. The game can be viewed on the school's Facebook page - www.facebook.com/johnsonburgasdnews... The JV game begins at 6 p.m. with the Varsity game at 7:30 p.m. Team rosters Varsity Johnsonburg: #32-Gabe Watts, #42-Cam Stelene, #10-Eric Christoff, #5-John Douglas, #24-Jefferson Freeburg, #30-Ethan Wells, #12-Aaron Myers, #14-Jake Lobaugh, #21-Jayce Lechien, #20 Luke Zimmerman, #40 Nick Myers. Elk County Catholic: #3-Jordan Wasko, #5-Joe Wolfe, #10-Ke Kang, #11-Tommy Slay, #12-Luke Jansen, #20-Joe Tettis, #22-Michael Jacobs, #23-Jordan DePrator, #24-Cole Piccirillo, #25-Mason McAllister, #32-Cameron Klebacha, #33-Mark Kraus, #35-Adam Straub, #44-Charlie Breindel, #55-David Anderson. Junior Varsity Rosters Johnsonburg: #10-Aaron Myers, #12-Jake Lobaugh, #21 Jayce Lechien, #20-Luke Zimmerman, #33-Nick Myers, #15-Kole Asti, #3-Marcus Crowe, #10-Eric Hoffman, #23-Isaiah Jackson, #30-Garret Lehman, #50-Brent Defranco. Elk County Catholic: #3 Jordan Wasko, #10 Noah Cherry, #13-Shawn Geci, #15-Colby Nussbaum, #20-Timmy Brannock, #21-Bobby Urmann, #22-Michael Jacobs, #23-David Anderson, #24-Cole Piccirillo, #32-Cameron Klebacha, #33-Alex Gahr, #35-Adam Straub, #40-Logan Karlik, #44-Joe Tettis, #53-James Foradora.

State Police have ruled arson on the old Johnsonburg Hotel. Suspect is in custody. Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal and Johnsonburg Fire Department investigated a fire which occurred at 615 E. Center Street, Johnsonburg. During the investigation it was determined that a known 30 year old male entered the structure and set fire to the structure.... The building was abandoned for a number of years and was recently purchased by Dream Investments LLC., Force, PA. If anyone has information pertaining to this investigation, please contact the Johnsonburg Police Department and/or PSP Fire Marshal at PSP Ridgway Station at 814-776-6136.

RASD COVID 19 Update (01-14-2021): The following information has been emailed to parents, posted on the District website, and a global connect call will be going home as well. The RASD Core Pandemic Team met and reviewed data regarding community spread of COVID 19 and parent survey responses. The RASD will resume in-person instruction beginning January 18. For those parents who are opting to remain in full remote learning, your students will continue to learn at home throug...h Schoology. We ask that everyone is patient with each other next week as we reacclimate students to the regular classroom routines. It will also be extremely important in order to protect the health of our teachers and students AND to maintain in person instruction that everyone follows the public health and safety guidelines: wear a face covering, maintain 6ft of social distances, avoid gatherings, and wash your hands. Finally, if your child is not feeling well, you must keep the home. Stay safe Elkers! The data to make this decision and more information can be found at https://rasd.us/.../2/2021/01/Parent-Update-01-14-2021.pdf See more

10 of sportswriter Bob Parana's top moments of 2020 - Thanks for the Memories!

Mack: 3 years old, boxer mix, neutered Male. Mack was transferred from another on 6/27/20 that was overcrowded and asked for assistance. This handsome guy loves to be the center of attention. He's super playful, goofy, and adores people. Mack really enjoys going for walks, but because he can be a bit of a puller at times we recommend walking him with a harness. He is looking for an active family and would do best in a home without any other dogs, cats, or small children. If interested in adopting Mack please contact the Elk County Humane Society at (814) 834-3247.