Church service July 22 at Dam
      Special music in a special setting will be part of the "Praising God at the Dam" service, being held at 11:00 Sunday morning, July 22, at the Austin Dam Memorial Park. It's sponsored by the Austin United Methodist Church. Musical guest is the Christian band, Freznel Lenz, featuring rock, blues an...
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10 bands signed on for battle
      Anticipation is building for this year's "Battle of the Bands," which is set for Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Cameron County Fairgrounds. At least 10 bands have already registered. Proceeds will benefit the Cameron County Skate Park Fund.
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Numbers in the news
      Sheetz Inc. opened a long anticipated location in St. Marys last Thursday. The 4,700-square-foot business at 117 S. Michael Street is store number 337 for the chain. Established in 1952 in Altoona, Sheetz reported more than $3.8 billion in revenue for 2006 and more than 11,000 employees.
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     One highlight of the annual Shinglehouse Community Festival was the traditional "battle of the barrel," pitting several area fire departments in a tournament-style competition. Fittingly, Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department took first place honors. Here, Eldred (right) mounts a steady attack to b...
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Man jailed after fleeing cops
      A Sweden Valley man is in the Potter County Jail after leading police on a high-speed chase over the course of more than an hour Wednesday night. Charles E. Olson, 32, faces a variety of charges. He was arraigned before District Judge Annette Easton, who set bail at $25,000. Among the charges are...
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Fair Assn. offers theme night
      Cameron County Fair Association is inviting community organizations to be involved in a free "themed" night during this year's fair, Aug. 5-11. Some of the prospective motifs are related to family, as well as the outdoors and sportsmen. This will enable groups to showcase their organization by ma...
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Dog license reminder
      Emporium's dog law officer and the Cameron County SPCA remind dog owners that "the fastest way home" for a lost dog is a dog license. They've observed an increase in runaway dogs over the past few weeks. Dog owners whose pets run away should call the Emporium dog law officer at 486- 0952, Camero...
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      An alternative energy system seminar will be held on Saturday, July 28, at the Coudersport Elementary School. Headwaters Resource Conservation and Development is co-sponsoring the public seminar to educate area residents about commercially available alternative or supplemental energy sources.
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Cameron real estate transactions
      Cameron County real estate transactions for June were as follows: June 1, Perry L. Flaugh, Gibson Twp., for $1; Daniel M. Topolski, Lumber Twp., for $1. June 4, Donald J. Averill to Jerry L. Mason in Shippen Twp. for $97,000; Cameron County Sheriff to U.S Bank. National Assn. in Shippen for $1.
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Consolidation crunch time nears
      manager and other officials Just over two weeks remain with countywide responsibilities. before local leaders from throughout Cameron County They forecast that at least 30 will convene at the courthouse government positions from to decide the fate of the sweep
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Woman accused of stealing from law office
      Police are charging an Emporium woman, 34-year-old Jennifer Weichman, with stealing at least $15,000 from her employer, Port Allegany attorney Harold B. Fink. Port Allegany Borough Police are handling the investigation.
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Building bids returned unopened
      There will be a delay in the sale of the former Tino's Italian Restaurant building at Emporium's busiest intersection. Borough Council members at this month's meeting decided to return, unopened, the three sealed bids that had been received for the purchase of the building, formerly the public li...
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Two new teachers hired at CCSD
      Two new teachers will join the Cameron County Area School District faculty for the 2007-08 school year. At Thursday night's meeting, the school board announced that John Pontzer has been hired as an English teacher at the high school, at a salary of $36,594. Also, C.
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Saving money, planet
By James Moate News Assistant
      It's hard for many to make ends meet these days. With gasoline and utility prices up to stay, saving money has never been more crucial. One way to squeeze a dollar is to recycle certain items that otherwise end up in the trash, increasing disposal costs and wasting natural resources.
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Austin council considering ordinance to control pollution
      Austin Borough Council members Monday evening reviewed a rough draft of an ordinance that, if passed, will limit open burning in the borough. The legislation, which was first discussed in late winter, could be passed as early as next month.
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     Donna Lehman (left) and Ilene Altenhein were among New Century Club volunteers who dished out more than 400 sundaes and shortcakes during the annual Couderport Strawberry Festival. Dr. Richard Larsen helped his granddaughter, Carly Larsen, with her serving. Samantha Shamburg (left) and Amber Anthony...
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