November 20, 2017
It was October 3rd, 1863 following the Battle of Gettysburg during the civil war that President Abraham Lincoln declared that the fourth Thursday in every November be set aside as a day of Thanksgiving. Thereafter that day has been a national holiday where family, friends, and neighbors come together and give thanks for the blessings bestowed upon our nation.
The Elk County Sheriff’s Office extends its very best wishes to all this Thanksgiving Day as family and friends celebrate together. It is the beginning of the holiday season and marks one of the busiest travel and shopping times of the year with Black Friday and the weekend that follows. So, please obey the posted speed limits, be mindful of changing weather conditions, and give yourself plenty of time when traveling.
