Graduates
      Two Emporium residents have graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, an affiliate of Penn State University. John Paul Glosek earned a degree in automotive technology management. Jennifer M. Haskins was awarded a degree in information technology.
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Will share historic files
      An Emporium man will showcase his Cameron County photo albums and archival newspaper clippings at the next Cameron County Genealogy Club meeting. Glenn Gutsgell will be on hand to talk about his collection at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library in Emporium...
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Plan July 14 Wedding
      Mitch and Laura DeLong of Shinglehouse are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany M. DeLong, to Jeremy D. Perkins, son of Mark and Tamara Perkins. A July 14, 2007, wedding is planned. The bride-to-be will graduate in May from Indiana University of Pa. with a bachelor degree in...
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Woodland honor roll students
      Woodland Elementary School has announced its honor students for the second nine-week markng period. High Honors Tory Younkin, Joshua Borden, Paul Burgett, Brooke Dunsmore, Sydney Knapp, Katrina Neyman, Gabrielle Martuccio, Melissa Moore, Serena Smoker, Tyler Wigfield, Brianna Hollowell, Kaitlyn ...
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Named to Penn College list
      Two Cameron County residents have been named to the dean's list at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, an affiliate of Penn State University. Recognized for their academic achievements were Kasey L Macro, Sinnemahoning, a computeraided product design major, and Ashley R Songer, Emp...
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      Playgroup members at the Family C enter in Emporium celebrated National Popcorn Day. Mason Melott and his mother Holly were among those ready to dive into some popcorn during snack time. Even the Popcorn Board, an organization representing U.S.
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      Woodland Elementary School third-graders in Mrs. Wilson's class recently collected pet supplies for the Elk County Humane Society, which will open its new shelter on East Eschbach Road in St. Marys later this year. Mrs. Wilson's rescued puppy, "Legend," for a demonstration of dog care and tra...
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Blanket ministry catching on
      Parishioners at the Emporium First United Methodist Church are involved in a "blanket ministry." Since April, they've been blessing and delivering prayer blankets to destinations all over the world. "Everyone needs prayer," said chairperson Mary Grace Olay. "It has just been wonderful.
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      Preschoolers from the Presbyterian Church in Emporium enjoyed a field trip to the local ambulance hall. Touring the hall and meeting the volunteers were (from left): front --Sophie Brown, Caryn Smith, Cameron Harrier and Gabriel Smith; back -- Aliyah Solveson, Sean Cunningham, Dino Brown and ...
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Vets dinner Set Feb. 2
      Miller-Raffale VFW Post has announced plans for its annual Dues Payers' Dinner on Friday, Feb. 2, with social hour at 5:00 p.m. and dinner to follow at 6:00. Registrations are due by Jan. 31 at the VFW post home. Additional details are available at 486-3078.
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      Mary Lee Uber presented an update on autism during a recent meeting of Emporium Rotary Club. Autism strikes about one of every 100 people, including 4 million Americans.
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Senior center benefit slated
      Potter County Area Agency on Aging staffers will wait on tables and otherwise help with a chicken and biscuit dinner to be held as a fund-raiser for the county's senior centers in Galeton, Coudersport, Ulysses and Shinglehouse. The event will be held at the Hotel Crittenden on Sunday, Feb. 18, fro...
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Babcock on CMU dean's list
      David Babcock, a 2006 graduate of Coudersport Area High School, has been named to the dean's list at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He is the son of Ed and Missy Babcock and a member of the CMU football team.
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Hospice training offered
      Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will offer a six-week volunteer training class beginning the week of March 19. Hospice volunteers provide end of life care to patients and their families in Potter, Cameron, McKean and Tioga counties.
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Ham radio club offering training
      Even in this era of cellphones and the Internet, mobile "ham" radios still play a role in communications. The Potter County-based Headwaters Amateur Radio Club is alive and well, according to spokesman Jim Centanni. The club is offering materials to anyone who wants to become trained in operating...
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      Every other Friday is "dress down day" at the Coudersport High School. Faculty and staff who wish to wear casual clothing that day can contribute to a fund that is earmarked for a local charity.
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Clesters parents of baby girl
      Michael and Joy Oliver Clester of Albright, W. Va., are parents of a daughter, Olivia Joy, born Jan. 10, 2007 at the Monongahela Hospital in Morgantown, W. Va. The little girl weighed eight pounds, one ounce. Maternal grandparents are Dawn Fowler Crosby of Austin and Jim Oliver of Wharton.
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