Drought declared in Potter County
      Potter County is covered under a drought disaster declaration issued last week by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Under terms of the federal program, eligible growers can apply for loans up until May 12, 2008. Additional information is available from the Farm Service Agency.
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Firefighting, HAZMAT classes set in Potter
      Several emergency services training activities are scheduled in Coudersport over the next few weeks. An informational session on the upcoming Essentials of Firefighting class will be held Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 pm at the Potter County Emergency Operations Center.
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Focus on stormwater runoff
will develop Potter Co. management plan
      Potter County has hired a consultant to develop a stormwater management plan. Hubbell, Roth & Clark Inc. HRC), a 90-year-old engineering firm with roots in Detroit, was selected by the Potter County Planning Commission to develop Phase One of the county's plan. HRC will be paid $9,000. Another f...
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Potter County tax increase unlikely
      Potter County officials are working on the county's 2008 operating budget, which at this early stage does not appear to require an increase in real estate taxes.
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Tax, rent rebate deadline moved
      Deadline to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended through the end of this year. Also, maximum rebate has been increased to $650. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older wi...
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