Bus trip to 'Rent' being planned
      A bus trip from Emporium to State College is being planned for the Saturday, April 18, presentation of the Broadway musical "Rent." Tickets are priced at $70, which includes transportation. A supper stop will be made at a fast-food restaurant. Reservations are being taken by Kim Jones at 486-1414...
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Scout Easter candy sale
      Cub Scout Pack 591 of Cameron County is selling Easter candy until Thur., March 1. Proceeds will cover the costs of activities such as the Halloween party, Christmas party, Blue and Gold Banquet, swimming, rocketeering, bowling, day camp, summer camp, Klondike Derby and Pinewood Derby. Funds raise...
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Food pantry distribution
      Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for individuals and families meeting eligibility guidelines. Food will be given out on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community offices.
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Named to UPB Dean's List
      University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has released its dean's list for the fall semester. Of those students who made the dean's list, 34 earned a perfect 4.0 average, including Tracy Andrus, an athletic training major from Emporium.
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      Former Emporium resident Jocelyn Kuleck, a junior at Penn State University, relaxes after taking part in the 46-hour Dance Marathon at the University Park campus. She and her roommate, Sarah Gassenmeyer, raised $4,000 from sponsors.
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Church's anniversary March 18
      Only three weeks to go until the First United Methodist Church celebrates 150 years of ministry and mission in Emporium. The pastor and congregation of First United Methodist Church ask you to save the date of Sunday, March 18. The day will begin with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and end with a musical...
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Passion Play program set
      Cameron County Ministerial Association will show a DVD of "Passion 2006 Conference: Everything Glorious" on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cameron County Christian Center on Fourth Street. There will be a break for a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring...
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Family Center plans family bowling day
      The Family Center is sponsoring a Family Bowling Day on March 3 at Mountain View Bowling Center. Three sessions will be offered to families: 10 am to noon; noon to 2 p.m.; or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each family will receive one free game and a free shoe rental.
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Managing stress program's focus
      Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport is partnering with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to help area residents who want to reduce stress. "Discover Relaxation Within," a stress management class, will be held on the four Wednesdays in March from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. in the hospital conference...
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Stress relief, relaxations sessions set
      Two techniques for dealing with personal stress and unrest will be shared during a series of four sessions being held in Emporium during March.
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Free tax counseling available
      Free tax counseling and preparation for Pennsylvania taxpayers with low and medium income, particularly those 60 and older, is available from AARP tax aides. They will be offering help with personal income tax returns for federal, state, local, and property/rent rebates at the Coudersport and Empo...
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Classes for food handlers
      ServSafe, a 15-hour eldercare facilities, lodges, bed certification program and breakfasts, community developed by the National centers, and other food Restaurant Assn., is being concessions.
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      Paula Hostler brought "Penny Henny," her partridge bantam, to the preschool in Emporium on Thursday to give students such as Haley Rees (left) and Caden Thwing a close-up look. Paula has 28 hens and two roosters at her farm on Four Mile Road.
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Austin group plans trip to PNC Park
      Austin Communities That Cares will sponsor a bus trip to Pittsburgh's PNC Park on Sunday, June 3, to see a major league baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Game time is 1:35 p.m. The bus will leave the Austin Area School parking lot at 7:00 a.m. Cost is $15 pe...
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      Austin Area School students marked the 100th day of the 180-day school year with several educational and fun activities. Here, first-graders Brandon Hostetlar and Jordan Brewer show off their tower creation.
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Irish music, dancing in Austin
      Austin United Methodist Church will hold an Irish Dinner, complete with live music, on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17. Serving is from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30, followed by a performance by Confluence starting at 7:00. Cost of the dinner is by donation to the "pot 'o gold.
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Genealogy Club planning hiking trip
      Cameron County Genealogy Club is planning a hiking trip at the Calder Brick Works on Saturday, April 7. Group encourages people to bring a brick when they meet at the Barbara Moscato Memorial Library in Emporium that morning at 10. On the agenda will be family research challenges as well as succes...
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      Students at Woodland Elementary School recently had their names drawn for the "Good Bin" for February. Shown left to right are: back -- Allegra Schloder, Nathan Williams, Logan Clingan, Scott Logue, Susie Guisto, Rowan Crisp, Kaitlyn Burgett, Madison Harrier, Ann Burt, Crystal Jones, Jared Wh...
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