New pastor for Presbyterians, Lutherans
      A shared ministry arrangement is now in place between two Protestant congregations in Coudersport. The Rev. Evon Lloyd McJunkin has accepted the joint ministry for the First United Presbyterian Church and the St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Both congregations approved the plan earlier this month.
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     Cameron County High School graduate Seth Bickford plays the lead role in "Uncle Vanya" this weekend on the Pitt-Bradford campus. It's a comedy about frustrated characters chasing impossible love and living in the same household. Uncle Vanya will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a ...
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Pet Chatter
      (Pet Chatter is a new Endeavor News column by Lori Hansen, a lifelong pet companion and animal lover and activist. Suggestions for future columns can be sent to design@zitomedia.net.) Cold weather has arrived and it's important to protect your pets. Animals are affected by the cold w...
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With Sincere Appreciation
      Thank you for your vote and your support in the November election. I look forward to serving you! JoAnn Smith Commissioner Elect Thanks to everyone who supported me in any way in this past election. I appreciated all the cards, phone calls, and words of confidence.
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'The man who fell from the sky'
      (Paul Gordon of Coudersport was a featured speaker during a Veterans Day program held on Monday at Coudersport High School. He discussed his experiences with journalist Paul W. Heimel.) The horror of the 1942 bombing raid over the Germanoccupied French city of Lille came back to him ...
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Angel food orders being taken
      Cameron County Christian Center is offering residents of the Emporium and Austin areas reduced-priced food through Angel Food Ministries. The program allows area residents to save money on their grocery bills.
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     Austin Area School sent a team to State College recently to participate in WPSUTV's popular "Scholastic Scrimmage" competition. The Austin vs. Great Commission School of Altoona show will air on Channel 3 Sunday at 6 p.m. Austin's representatives included, from left, Dewayne Moore (captain), Beau Ho...
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EVFD plans 'Night of Comedy'
      Emporium Volunteer Fire Department will partner with Comedy Blast Inc. to present a "Night of Comedy" on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Emporium Moose Lodge. The two-hour show is described as "adult entertainment" Admission will be limited to those 18 or older.
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Gerner in state competition
Will vie for Pa. Outstanding Young Woman
      Coudersport High School senior Melissa Gerner is one of 18 finalists for the title of Pennsylvania Outstanding Young Woman. The daughter of Paul and Nancy Gerner, Melissa will travel to Kutztown on Saturday, Nov. 24, to compete for the statewide title and a scholarship award.
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     Temporary office trailers brought to Vine Street in Coudersport during the late 1990s to help accommodate Adelphia's rapid growth are being dismantled and moved out. The situation is repeating itself at other Coudersport area properties. Land on which the modular offices sit is being sold by the Ade...
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'Rhapsody of Christmas' concert Dec. 9
      North Country Voices will present their annual holiday concert, "Rhapsody of Christmas," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Coudersport. "This program will offer strong messages of hope, peace, love and joy," said Gloria Richardson, choral director. "Lift your s...
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State police plan safety seat checks
      Pa. State Police from the Denton Hill barracks are sponsoring a child safety seat checkpoint on Tuesday. Goal is to increase safety belt/child safety seat use. The checkpoint will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the barracks. Participants should bring their child safety seat, vehicle manual and ...
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     Woody and Karen Mitman from the Dutch Hill area, near Coudersport, were impressed with the quality and variety of exhibits during the quilt show at the John White Second Street Gallery. The show was part of the Coudersport Holiday Kickoff. Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce Merchants Group sponsor...
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Austin embraces new age of education
      Austin Area School District recently received a $59,000 state grant to help pay for 57 student laptops, four teacher laptops, three interactive white boards, digital video cameras, and digital cameras.
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