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Downtown Coudersport took a tough blow this week with confirmation that the JCPenney store, an anchor tenant in the business district, will be closing in late February. Twelve jobs will be eliminated. Tim Lyons, public relations officer for the merchandising giant, confirmed the news. He described the closing as a "difficult business decision. More ... The soft, sweet smell of freshly-baked breads, rolls and warm, friendly service will be the only accents customers will find to be old-fashioned in a new business set to open soon in Emporium. Because after that, what customers will experience is planned to be very different than what they are used to. More ... Cameron County property owners may be hit with a modest tax increase next year, but no final decisions have been reached. Finances were the main topic of discussion at Tuesday's meeting of the Cameron County Board of Commissioners. At the same time the board is working on the county's 2008 budget, members are also conferring with financial consultants. More ... Fraud investigated State police at Denton Hill are investigating an incident of fraud which victimized a Genesee man last month. Someone either used a debit card or a checking account number belonging to Douglas Collins, 74, of Genesee to make two purchases without his consent. More ... Contracts for three major improvement projects that will cost upwards of $7 million could be awarded as soon as Tuesday night by the Coudersport Area School Board. School Superintendent George Nuffer reported at Monday's board meeting that there has been widespread interest among contractors. Board members are meeting Friday afternoon to open bids. More ... Fatal car crash LEWIS RUN - A Bradford man died Sunday morning in a three-vehicle accident on U.S. Route 219 in Lafayette Township. State police from Kane identified the victim as Patrick G. Thompson, 53. More ... |
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