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That Route 872 character at the home of Paul and Mary Lilja, between Austin and Coudersport, is constantly changing with the times. These days, he's a bit overdressed as he prepares to mow the lawn. More ... Angel Food Ministries is now in its 13th year of providing groceries and financial support to those in need. Since 2003, Cameron County Christian Center has been the Emporium area's link to this non-profit, ecumenical organization. Fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $50 is provided in boxes for $25. There are no income requirements. More ... McKean County Prison Warden Tim Woodruff said this week that he did not know Joseph W. Chapman was being investigated for sexually assaulting a child when he loosened security to allow the inmate out on a work detail. "I think there was an assumption that we were in the loop," Woodruff said. "We were not. More ... Directors of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital this week named Edward C. Pitchford as president and chief executive officer. He had been serving as interim CEO since David Acker stepped down to accept a new position at Canton-Potsdam (N.Y.) Hospital. More ... Mahlong Davenport was among several wood-carving vendors who set up their wares at the Allegheny Woodcarvers Show, held last weekend at the Austin Campground. Located in Nelson Run, the campground is open year around and hosts other events throughout the year. More ... Effective law enforcement requires a partnership between the police and the community. That's the mission of a "Block Watch" program being proposed by Emporium Police Chief Rufus Jones. Citizens have complained about unsolved crimes, such as break-ins and vandalism, and are quick to lament what they see as an epidemic of drug abuse and underage drinking. More ... Emporium Borough Council will host a member of Gov. Ed Rendell's staff during a public meeting Monday night at the borough office, as members continue to explore the issue of a home rule charter for Cameron County. Howard Brush, a regional aide for Gov. More ... Excess baggage Investigation is ongoing into an incident that allegedly occurred Aug. 10 at about 8:50 p.m. at Collins Hill Road in Bingham Township, Potter County. According to witnesses, a silver Chevy sedan with waved, shaped decals along the side and a rear spoiler was seen stopped at in the southbound lane of State Route 1011. More ... Recent real estate transactions in Cameron County were as follows: July 2, Cameron County Sheriff bought property in Emporium for $1. July 3, Mildred M. Griffith in Shippen Twp. to Michael G. Dixon, $20,000; Arthur D. May in Portage Twp. to Michael T. Copp, $51,000. More ... A Bradford cyclist and his passenger were injured in a crash Wednesday on Rt. 46, Shippen Twp. State Police said Charles Bay allowed his cycle to go off the road and strike a bank. He and passenger Joanne Hull were ejected. Neither was wearing a helmet. More ... Coudersport Area School District has received tens of thousands of dollars' worth of vehicles, computer equipment, furniture and other items as gifts from Time Warner Cable. More ... |
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