Plan tour of Cameron coke ovens
Genealogy club to tour local site Nov. 3
      Cameron County Genealogy Club members will take a step back in time on Saturday, Nov. 3, with another field trip to a significant site in the region's past. Club members and guests will be exploring the remains of the coke ovens along Route 120, just east of Emporium. All members and anyone els...
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     These students were able to draw from the Good Bin at Woodland Elementary School in Emporium. Each month, Woodland students are honored for their good behavior. Selected this month were: front -- Logan Clingan, Tess Dubler, Jobie Goodrow, Brady Hephner, Nekole Herbstritt, Ebon Jackson; back -- Nate ...
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New Arrivals
      Emilee M. Dailey John and Kimberly Sturdevant Dailey of Coudersport are parents of a daughter born Oct. 1, 2007, in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Named Emilee Marie, the little girl weighed eight pounds, four ounces. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Linda Sturdevant of Coudersport. Patern...
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Handbell Choir holiday program November 17
      First United Methodist Church in Emporium will sponsor an evening of music to welcome in the holidays on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Traditional and holiday music for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be on the program, as well as some whimsical selections.
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Driftwood seeking funds
      Cameron County Industrial Development Authority is helping Driftwood Borough attempt to qualify for a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help pay for upgrades of the town's water treatment facility. Anyone seeking more information should contact Cameron County IDA, 301 Chestnut...
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Students face graduation tests
      High school students across the state will eventually be required to pass competency exams in order to graduate. The State Board of Education is developing examinations in English, math, science and social studies. A student will have to pass one of two tests designed to check on preparedness for...
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Bill would force election changes
      Federal legislation making its way through Congress could force area counties to scrap their new electronic voting machines in favor of verifiable paper ballots for all federal elections -- starting with the 2008 presidential race.
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Students 'making a difference'
      Woodland Elementary School fourth-graders are observing Saturday as "Make a Difference Day." They're using it to kick off a drive for the Food Pantry in Emporium. Collection boxes have been placed at the school. The class bringing in the most canned food items will receive gifts. The drive is op...
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Music Booster craft fair Saturday
      Cameron County High School Music Boosters will hold a craft fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school gym. Along with crafts, there will be a baked goods sale. The concession stand will be open. All proceeds will benefit the CCHS Marching Band.
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Students will tour Europe
      Austin and Galeton school districts are teaming up to offer students in grades seven through 11 a chance to tour Europe next June. The tour will begin in Paris, travel through the Alps, and end in Munich, Germany. Cost is $2,407 for students and $2,697 for adults who accompany the students.
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     When you notice how nice Route 46 looks between the fairgrounds and North Creek, remember to thank the Emporium Rotary Club. Club members have been maintaining the two mile stretch of Route 46 for several years. Susan Anthony (left) and Regina Sebring were among the Rotary members who lent a hand.
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     Dave Smith (right), owner of Pizza Palace Plus in Emporium, presented a check to the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department for the pizzas delivered as part of a promotion for the restaurant the fire department during National Fire Prevention Week. Bryon Krieg, who said delivering all those pizzas was a...
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     Coudersport Pediatrics staff, from left, Amy Furman, Christy Soule, Grace Kellert R.N. and Dr. Marlene Wust-Smith review one of the raffle prizes being offered as part of the Halloween Candy Exchange.
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Rotary sponsoring Halloween activities
      Coudersport Rotary Club is sponsoring the community's Halloween Parade again this year. Marchers will step off at 2 p.m.
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     Members of the Coudersport Marching Band and Color Guard recently had a busy, but successful, weekend. After performing Friday night during a football game, the kids were up bright and early Saturday to pile onto the bus for not just one, but two competitions that day. Many brought pillows and blank...
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