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Over the past decade, pediatricians serving Potter, Cameron and McKean counties have witnessed an increase in the number of children and adolescents who are overweight. Spurred by these observations, Dr. Mary Ann Rigas and the Pediatric Department at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital are working to better prevent and treat childhood obesity in the region. More ... Two new area businesses plan openings over the next several weeks. Coudersport's newest employer, Empereon Marketing, expects to start staffing its new facility as early as next week. Technical issues that stalled the center's Internet/telephone service were largely resolved last week, paving the way for interviews with prospective employees. More ... An ordinance to control development of massive wind turbines will be back on the table when members of the Potter County Planning Commission (PCPC) meet at p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the planning agency's office at Maple View. More ... Cameron County residents are mourning the death of 18- year-old Kaylee Harford, 2007 Cameron County High School graduate. She was killed in a onevehicle Thursday night on the Cresson-Loretta Road. A St. Francis University freshman, Harford was a back seat passenger. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Cambria County Deputy Coroner Jeffrey Lees. More ... Cameron County High School senior Jackie Richnafsky didn't have to look far to find a worthwhile and personally gratifying graduation project. More ... An Emporium teenager charged with burglarizing Fansteel AST in the borough was sentenced to a jail term and ordered to pay a fine and restitution. Judge Richard Masson sentenced Nicholas Uber, 19, to a term of six to 24 months. He was also ordered to pay $5,285 in restitution, as well as $500 in fines and court fees. More ... On Aug. 1, Emily Filling to Robin L. Kuleck in Shippen Twp. for $210,000. On Aug. 3, Dennis F. McKeone bought property in Shippen for $21,000; Cole K. Wilson to Robert A. Mickle Sr. in Grove Twp. for $53,900; Gladys M. Kalafut to Loren W. Foltz in Shippen for $40,000; John E. Solveson to Richard A. McLean in Emporium Borough for $65,000. More ... Bullying has always been a part of growing up. Only recently, however, has society come to grips with the permanent impact such abusive behavior can have on a person. Elementary school students in Emporium were riveted by the story shared last week by Gabrielle (Gabe) Ford, who was accompanied onstage by her dog, Izzy. More ... Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport this week took the first step toward a "fast track" clinic to provide service to non-emergency patients who come to the hospital for treatment. The clinic, which Cole is calling "Express Care," is located in the Irwin Medical Arts Center on the hospital campus. More ... Controversy over the management of northcentral Pennsylvania's deer herd was spotlighted throughout much of Thursday night's town meeting in Coudersport. Jack Krafft (left), owner of First Fork Lodge in Costello, didn't see eye to eye on many deer management issues with Pa. Game Commission Bret Wallingford (right). The forum was televised live across the state on Pennsylvania Cable Network. See next week's Endeavor News for a complete report. More ... Work continues on Potter County's "enhanced 911" emergency response system. Once it's complete, the system will improve emergency response by automatically providing location, telephone number, and occupant information whenever 911 is dialed. More ... A warrant has been issued against a Port Allegany woman accused of stealing more than 40,000 from her previous employer. Joy Brown, 33, allegedly made multiple purchases using credit cards of Fessenden Construction Company of Roulette without having authorization. Brown faces four felony counts. More ... Members of the Cameron County Area Board of Education settled a controversy over staffing to meet state requirements for "English as a second language" (ESL) instruction after a lengthy debate at this month's meeting. The State Education Department requires districts to provide ESL help for students lacking in comprehension and articulation of the English language. More ... |
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