ST. MARYS- The annual Shop with a Cop event hosted by Walmart took place on Wednesday evening. Representatives from the State Police barracks in Ridgway and Punxsutawney, the St. Marys Police Department, the Ridgway Borough Police Department, along with fire department members from St. Marys, Fox Township, Ridgway and Jay Townships were paired up with children referred by area schools who were able to shop and select items that they wanted for Christmas.
Marilyn Secco is a journalist based in St Marys, Pennsylvania. She writes for the Courrier Express, ELDRED AREA FREE LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY, and her work has also appeared on theprogressnews.com. Marilyn covers local news and events, including government meetings, community celebrations, and human interest stories.