ATV, motorcycle crashes investigated
      Two New Jersey motorcyclists were injured when their bike crashed on a curve in southern Potter County Sunday afternoon. State police from Denton Hill said Victor S. Cappellini, 64, of Northvale was driving his 2001 Harley on Rt. 44 in Stewardson Township, about 2.5 miles west of the Rt. 144 inte...
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ABATE names winners
      Endless Mountains Chapter 34 of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education congratulates the winners of its recent raffle: Deb Gabor $100, Lois Clinger $50 and Randy Guise $25. Winners were drawn by Bud Ullman, owner of the Sterling Run Tavern.
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     Northern Tier Community Action Corporation's Family Center in Emporium gave local families the chance to enjoy an evening out while promoting literacy. "Bingo for Books" started with a family dinner and concluded with bingo winners picking their prizes from a broad selection of books.
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Baby boy born to Roessners
      Kevin and Holly Maiuro Roessner of Coudersport welcomed the birth of a son who arrived on May 21, 2007, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. He weighted seven pounds, 4.4 ounces and has been named Mason James Roessner. Grandparents are Jim and Cindy Maiuro of Coudersport and Greg and Joyce Roessne...
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      I would like to thank each and every one who donated in any way to help the C.J. Lehman family. In mid-January, I placed some coffee cans around town. Weekly, there was enough money in those cans for gas to make the hospital trip.
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      Cameron County natives Lisa Gillette and Megan Zoschg, together with their Brainstormers team participated in the May 6 "Race for Hope" in Washington, D.C. The event raised nearly $1.4 million for research and awareness of brain tumors and brain cancer. The team thanks the many generous individua...
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10 years of success for 'Good Bin'
      Another successful year for the Woodland Elementary School "Good Bin" program was capped off this week with a final round of winners. This was the 10th year the Emporium school has recognized students who are "caught being good.
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Numbers in the news
      132 PennDOT has its public relations machine in high gear to draw attention to the deteriorating quality of highways and bridges throughout the state. It's one way to build public support for a series of tax increases and other measures proposed to raise the money needed to address these concern...
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     The younger set had a blast riding in the Emporium Volunteer Fire Dept. trucks during Monday's Memorial Day parade. The parade also marked the final appearance for seniors in the Cameron County High School Marching Band. Misty Travis photo
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Several holiday weekend DUI arrests
      State police were kept busy over the Memorial Day weekend investigating several incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol. On Friday night, troopers from Kane apprehended 40- year-old Valerie VanCamp of Eldred at the scene of a onecar crash on Indian Creek Road in Eldred Township and ch...
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     Emporium's Ken Ostrum (right) attended a reunion of the Korean Military Advisory Group (KMAG) over the weekend in Omaha, Neb. The 1,800-member KMAG (June 1950-Dec. 1955) helped the Republic of Korea Army develop into a respected fighting force. After the conflict, Ken remained with KMAG as an adviso...
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Campfire cooking workshop set
      "Camp cookery," with both open fire and Dutch ovens will be the focus of a workshop to be held Saturday evening, June 16, at Hemlock Springs Historic Crafts and Cultural Arts Center, located near Keating Summit. Instructor Alan Flynn will lead a program on the history and legends of the campfire ...
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Emporium man faces weapons, related charges
      Police have filed charges against an Emporium man, Jacob M. Kamats, for violation of the Unifrom Firearms Act. Emporium Borough Police allege that on April 26 in downown Emporium, Kamats sold a .38 caliber Colt Cobra to an undercover informant.
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Frey named to borough seat
      Emporium Borough Council last week filled a vacancy created by former councilman Don Reed's hiring as interim borough manager. Council appointed Randy Frey to fill Reed's seat. Frey will be a candidate for a full term in the November election, having secured a Democratic nomination in the May 15 ...
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Area News Briefs
      Cocaine dealer jailed SMETHPORT - A Bradford woman was sentenced to between one to three years in prison for selling cocaine. Charges in McKean County Court against Brenda Morrow, 31, stemmed from two separate criminal cases.
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Cole Memorial plans town meetings
      The Leadership Team from Charles Cole Memorial Hospital is holding a series of town meetings in communities it serves in the coming weeks. These sessions will offer residents an opportunity to learn more about the hospital's strategic plan, which includes anticipated conversion to what is known a...
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