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Turnout for the weekend's fifth annual Dam Show, a music festival at the Austin Dam Memorial Park in Potter County, had its organizers beaming. "The Dam Show has arrived!" proclaimed Art Metzger, the driving force behind the event for the Potter County Arts Council. More ... Teacher positions filled By James Moate News Assistant Students in the Cameron County Area School District will be greeted by a new music teacher and a new English teacher when they return to classes in late August. C. Adam Brooks will become the third member of the music faculty, teaching students in kindergarten through grade 12. More ...
Potter County agriculture was in the spotlight last week as a farmers' group held its 21st annual "Progress through Communications" tour. The daylong event not only showcased the industry for about 40 community leaders, it also gave farmers the opportunity to air their concerns with decisionmaker... More ... Transportation hearings being planned The State Transportation Commission will sponsor public hearings to assist in developing the statewide 2009 Transportation Program this fall. Decision-makers will gather public input on projects that will shape the state's transportation infrastructure into the next decade. More ... Railway charged Norfolk Southern was hit with three misdemeanor charges by the Pa. Attorney General and the McKean County District Attorney in connection with the June 30, 2006, derailment and sodium hydroxide release near Gardeau. An investigative grand jury was empaneled in Dauphin County to hear the criminal ... More ... Port Legion fire ruled arson An arsonist destroyed the joint headquarters of the Port Allegany American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars early Tuesday morning. A fire marshal from the Pa. State Police barracks in Kane said his investigation confirmed that the fire was intentionally set. Police declined to say whether they... More ... Numbers in the news 1,600 Some 1,600 tires were sent off for recycling by a McKean County group after a one-day collection at the Bradford Mall. The county's Pa. Cleanways chapter sponsored the event, sending the tires to S&J Recycling of Williamsport. Chapter volunteers have recycled more than 21,000 tires since ... More ... Thieves hit area deer farm State police at Emporium continue to investigate a theft from the Jones Deer Farm at Sizer Run. Sometime between May 1 and July 14, someone made off with numerous construction tools, a TV/VCR, a tent, about 35 turkey calls, approximately 20 grunt calls, some CDs and about $2,100 in cash. More ... Correction A story in the July 14 edition of Endeavor News stated that the position of Cameron County District Attorney is full-time, with a salary of $134,600. In fact, Cameron is one of the few Pennsylvania counties that has not made the D.A. position full-time, so the salary figure was in error. Actual ... More ... SPCA coming to Potter County Relocation of the SPCA shelter currently operating in Wellsboro to a Potter County site will take place next year, thanks largely to the generosity of the late Helen F. Miller. Howard Nelson, chief executive office of the Pa. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, confirmed the pending... More ... Tri-County elects officers Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative members reelected three incumbent board directors during the utility's annual meeting at the Coudersport Consistory. Ferd W. Irish of Coudersport, Alfred G. Calkins of Troy, and Donald H. Blackwell of Tioga County were re-elected to three-year terms. More ... Rabies clinic A rabies clinic will be held at the courthouse square gazebo in Coudersport on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00. All dogs and cats at least 12 weeks old can be vaccinated against the disease. The first time an animal is vaccinated, it is good for one year. Every time after that, it is good fo... More ... News briefs from the area Fire strikes refinery BRADFORD -- Two large warehouse belonging to Cline Oil Company, an independent producer in Bradford, were destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. The blaze was discovered at about 3:40 and was marked by numerous explosions. Two other buildings owned by Cline Oil were seri... More ... |
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