Cole targets child obesity
Auxiliary donates $30,000 to Pediatric Dept.
      Over the past decade, pediatricians serving Potter, Cameron and McKean counties have witnessed an increase in the number of children and adolescents who are overweight. Spurred by these observations, Dr. Mary Ann Rigas and the Pediatric Department at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital are working to ...
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New employers moving ahead
Potter's Empereon, Cameron's DMP ready to hire
      Two new area businesses plan openings over the next several weeks. Coudersport's newest employer, Empereon Marketing, expects to start staffing its new facility as early as next week. Technical issues that stalled the center's Internet/telephone service were largely resolved last week, paving th...
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Wind turbine ordinance considered
Planners to decide on issue Tuesday
      An ordinance to control development of massive wind turbines will be back on the table when members of the Potter County Planning Commission (PCPC) meet at p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the planning agency's office at Maple View.
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Local girl killed in crash
      Cameron County residents are mourning the death of 18- year-old Kaylee Harford, 2007 Cameron County High School graduate. She was killed in a onevehicle Thursday night on the Cresson-Loretta Road. A St. Francis University freshman, Harford was a back seat passenger. She was pronounced dead at th...
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Local teen's senior project worthwhile, personally gratifying
By James Moate Endeavor News
      Cameron County High School senior Jackie Richnafsky didn't have to look far to find a worthwhile and personally gratifying graduation project.
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Several sentenced to jail
Cameron County court proceedings
      An Emporium teenager charged with burglarizing Fansteel AST in the borough was sentenced to a jail term and ordered to pay a fine and restitution. Judge Richard Masson sentenced Nicholas Uber, 19, to a term of six to 24 months. He was also ordered to pay $5,285 in restitution, as well as $500 in ...
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Cameron real estate activity
      On Aug. 1, Emily Filling to Robin L. Kuleck in Shippen Twp. for $210,000. On Aug. 3, Dennis F. McKeone bought property in Shippen for $21,000; Cole K. Wilson to Robert A. Mickle Sr. in Grove Twp. for $53,900; Gladys M. Kalafut to Loren W. Foltz in Shippen for $40,000; John E. Solveson to Richard ...
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Bullying program held
Gabe and Izzy deliver powerful message
      Bullying has always been a part of growing up. Only recently, however, has society come to grips with the permanent impact such abusive behavior can have on a person. Elementary school students in Emporium were riveted by the story shared last week by Gabrielle (Gabe) Ford, who was accompanied on...
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Cole Hospital 'fast track'
New system should reduce ER congestion
      Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport this week took the first step toward a "fast track" clinic to provide service to non-emergency patients who come to the hospital for treatment. The clinic, which Cole is calling "Express Care," is located in the Irwin Medical Arts Center on the hospit...
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     Controversy over the management of northcentral Pennsylvania's deer herd was spotlighted throughout much of Thursday night's town meeting in Coudersport. Jack Krafft (left), owner of First Fork Lodge in Costello, didn't see eye to eye on many deer management issues with Pa. Game Commission Bret Wall...
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Work continues on enhanced 911
      Work continues on Potter County's "enhanced 911" emergency response system. Once it's complete, the system will improve emergency response by automatically providing location, telephone number, and occupant information whenever 911 is dialed.
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News from the Pennsylvania State Police
      A warrant has been issued against a Port Allegany woman accused of stealing more than 40,000 from her previous employer. Joy Brown, 33, allegedly made multiple purchases using credit cards of Fessenden Construction Company of Roulette without having authorization. Brown faces four felony counts.
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ESL issues resolved by split vote
      Members of the Cameron County Area Board of Education settled a controversy over staffing to meet state requirements for "English as a second language" (ESL) instruction after a lengthy debate at this month's meeting. The State Education Department requires districts to provide ESL help for stude...
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