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More than 100 sites for today’s townwide sales
      One of the most popular events in Coudersport, the Townwide Yard Sale, returns on Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. More than 100 sales are registered on a map that’s available at Jubilee Foods, Costa’s ShurSave, Sheetz, Maple Tree at Main, Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy and Right Stuff Antiques.
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Popular Germania Olde Home Day Sunday
      One of the region’s most popular Labor Day weekend traditions returns on Sunday in the small southeastern Potter County village of Germania. A full day and night of fun is planned at Germania Olde Home Day. There is no admission charge and parking is free.
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Farmers market ongoing
      A farmers’ market has returned to the courthouse square in Coudersport, continuing on Saturdays through September. Local farmers will be selling their products from 9 am until approximately 2 pm. Anyone with an abundance of fresh produce is welcome to participate.
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Fire destroys Crandall Road home
      Investigators have determined that a fire that destroyed a southern Potter County mobile home and its contents last Sunday evening was triggered by an electrical malfunction. Authorities said the structure, owned by Dennis Furman and located on Crandall Road in Sylvania Township, north of Costello, was a total loss.
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NEAT NUMERALS
These numbers are in the news.
      8.5 As another National Football League season nears, it’s fun to look at how the Las Vegas betting trends are going. At this writing, the Indianapolis Colts are the favorite to win the Super Bowl, with odds of 8.5 to 1. Right behind the Colts come the Dallas Cowboys (9 to 1) and New Orleans Saints (10 to 1).
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Red Cross honors Mary Kucenski
     Elk/Cameron Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross board honored Mary Kucenski for her years of service and dedication to the Red Cross, the chapter, and the community.
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Inez bridge being replaced
      Construction of a new bridge on Southwoods Road in the village of Inez will start on Monday, Sept. 13. PennDOT’s work will require closure of Southwoods Road (T-306). A detour using Heth Road and Rt. 872 will be in place.
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Coudersport Rotary Annual Dinner Auction
      Coudersport Rotary Club’s annual dinner auction on Saturday, Sept. 18, is shaping up as one of the best. Many quality items have already been donated. Wood carver Sean Batterson has provided a dovetail cedar chest and carved clock, while Potter County Outfitters donated a 30-06 rifle.
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Woodland PTO plans fundraisers
      Woodland Elementary School PTO has a busy agenda for the 2010-11 school year, with assemblies, field trips and other activities planned. Students in grades 3-6 are participating in two pre-pay fund-raisers this fall. One is a sale of pre-shaped pasta for holidays, sports and other occasions.
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Safety seat check
      State police from the Emporium barracks will conduct a free child safety seat check at Cool’s Auto Repair on Sept. 21. No appointment is needed. Safety seats and vehicles should be brought to the business from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Birds and Brunch today at park
      A naturalist at Sinnemahoning State Park will lead a birdwatching pontoon ride on the lake at the George B. Stevenson Dam on Labor Day from 9 to 10:30 am.
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Guide permits required
      Anyone interested in applying to be an elk-hunting guide should submit an application to the Game Commission by Oct. 1. Guide permits cost $25 for Pennsylvanians and $50 for nonresidents. Permit applications may be obtained by calling 717-783-8164.
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Area news briefs
      Hospital to expand ST. MARYS – Elk Regional Health System has been approved for an $11.7 million low-interest federal loan. About $6.1 million will be put toward the hospital’s $10.3 million building project, which includes a 34,500 square foot third floor addition.
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