'Burning' question still unanswered:
What killed Doctor Bentley?
      A quasi-scientific organization studying the strange death of Coudersport's Dr. J. Irving Bentley more than 40 years ago was unable to solve the mystery. Although Dr. Bentley's death was ruled accidental -- no one suspects foul play -- some consider the incident of Dec. 5, 1966 to be a classic cas...
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Neat numbers in the news
      7.5 Pa. State Police have launched a three-year strategic action plan meant to accomplish three goals: reduce crash-related injuries and fatalities by 7.5 percent; reduce DUI-related crashes through diligent enforcement; and improve public awareness of laws covering behavior, equipment and restra...
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      Pa. State Police from Emporium investigated a onevehicle crash occurring Saturday morning on Old Portage Road. The Chevy Blazer was southbound at about 9:45 when it slid off the side of the road and struck a utility pole.
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Endeavor news briefs
      Vo-tech plan passes SMETHPORT -- Expansion of the Seneca Highlands Vocational-Technical School in Port Allegany has moved a step closer. By an overwhelming majority, school board members from participating districts have approved the plans. Cost of the project will be about $7.7 million. The sta...
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      Top performers in the Accelerated Reading Program at the Woodland Elementary School in Emporium were recently honored. Students earn points based on the degree of difficulty for each book they read.
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Local job loss: preparing for media onslaught
      The sudden loss of 600 jobs and the continuing Adelphia saga are likely to shine the media spotlight on Coudersport in the coming days.
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Nursing class graduates
      December 15 was a special day for nine area women who have spent countless hours and made numerous sacrifices to realize a dream. Coudersport High School Auditorium was the setting as nine students graduated as practical nurses from Penn College. Classes were held in Coudersport at the Potter Coun...
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Mountain View Bowling Results
      Ram and Ewe Mixed Couples Standings: Tigers 56-16, Chipmunks 46-26, Crabs 44-28, Wolverines 44-28, Emus 38-34, Apes 36-36, Cockroaches 20-52, Bye 4-68. High games (men): Dale Ludwig 204, Joe Gibbs 245, Jerry McDivitt 206, Ben Gearhart 221. High game (women): Fran Vermillion 220.
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