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Emporium again named a 'Tree City' Emporium Borough has once again qualified for the Tree City USA designation, which recognizes communities that place a high priority on the preservation and nurturing of trees. The announcement was made in the annual report of the Emporium Shade Tree Commission. More ... Help with heating bills Many families face financial challenges after Christmas, the result of a double whammy: giftbuying and higher home heating bills. Help is available for many through the state's Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Income eligibility guidelines have been extended this year. A family of four ... More ...
Thousands of athletes have come and gone at Coudersport Area High School, but one thing remains the same: the man behind the microphone for Radio Station WFRM. The 81-year-old Ed Easton is still at it in this, his 51st year as a play-by-play sportscaster. More ... Elementary school to expand Coudersport Area School Board has moved forward with its long-discussed expansion and renovation of the elementary school. Board members have also approved improvements to the athletic facilities at Coudersport Area Recreation Park (CARP). Plans at the school call for the addition of eight classro... More ... Planning Commission delays wind farm meeting Potter County Planning Commission members will wait until later in the year to host a public meeting on the proposed "wind farm" in the Ulysses area. The matter has been removed from the agenda of the group's monthly business meeting of next Tuesday due to the issue's complexity and the anticipat... More ... Level 3 digging in Net gain of jobs likely at Coudersport telecomm company "The sky is NOT falling at Level 3 in Coudersport!" That's the emphatic message from a source who contacted Endeavor News this week following an impromptu employee meeting. Workers on his team were concerned about recent media reports that paint a dark picture of the company's future in Potter... More ...
Tourist promoters in Potter County have laid the groundwork for snowmobilers and skiers. Local businesses are ready. But one critical element is missing: snow. This was supposed to be a banner year for snowmobiling in the county, thanks in large part to the Potter County Visitors Association (PCVA... More ... Citizens Trust merger not expected to negatively impact Coudersport Further details have emerged on last week's announcement that the Coudersport-based Citizens Trust Company is merging with Citizens & Northern Bank, headquartered in Wellsboro, in a $29 million transaction expected to close no later than June. A spokesman at Citizens Trust said rumors of massive j... More ... The Skinny PennDOT open house Wednesday The Pa. Dept. of Transportation will hold an open house at its maintenance headquarters in Coudersport Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It's located at 101 Locust Street, across from the Coudersport Elementary School. PennDOT staff will provide buildi... More ...
Here are the choices of the Endeavor News staff for the year's top 10 stories. Judging was based on each story's news value and long-term impact. 1 Norfolk Southern train crash- On June 30, a speeding freight train derailed near Gardeau, not far from the borders of Cameron, McKean and Potter ... More ... Criminal case against rail company moving forward At the same time state environmental officials pursue fines and continuing clean-up stemming from the June 30 train crash near Gardeau, a separate criminal investigation is moving forward. Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) has regularly updated the public on its actions against Norfolk S... More ... Woman, son charged with arson A Cameron County woman and her teenaged son are facing arson and related charges for the August fire that destroyed several homes in the City of Bradford. State police from Kane on Friday nabbed Debra Miczo, 47, and 19-yearold Terry Bornheimer. Charges stem from the Aug. More ...
The Pa. Public Utility Commission has given the Emporium Water Company permission to increase rates by an average of 38 percent. Under the new rate structure, the average residential user, who consumes about 60,000 gallons, will pay another $180 during the year, or a new total of $659. More ... Too much egg nog: DUIs keep police busy over holidays State police were kept busy over the Christmas holiday weekend, citing several suspects for driving under the influence of alcohol. Police at Kane charged 37- year-old Larry Green of Port Allegany with DUI after his pickup truck ran off Rt. 155, north of Port Allegany, and struck a tree early Sund... More ... Numbers in the news 17 Almost half of us make New Year's resolutions. The most common resolution: weight loss (17 percent). Tied for second are quitting smoking and being a better person, at 13 percent each. Interestingly, after a year has run its course, past trends suggest about 71 percent of men will report that ... More ... Chamber welcomes newcomers Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors this week. Directors who began their terms include Coudersport High School Principal Alanna Huck, Morgan AM&T Human Resources Director Mark Moore and retiree Gerry Montgomery. More ... Recipes needed for unique cookbook Cameron County Genealogy Club is publishing a cookbook later this year as a collectors item, and as a special tribute to the members of the community and relatives. The club has put out a call for recipes that will be included, along with stories and photos of the person who first created or disco... More ... CTC planning casino trip The Austin Communities That Care organization is sponsoring a bus excursion to Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca, N.Y., on Sunday, Jan. 20. The bus will leave the Austin Area School parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. More ... |
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