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Community leaders in Cameron County weighed pros and cons of the state-driven tourist initiative, "Pennsylvania Wilds," during a public meeting Monday night. Mike Wennin, executive director of the Emporium-based Pa. More ... Coudersport Borough Council agreed to lease two properties for oil and gas exploration for $60,000 Wednesday night. Members approved the bid from Pennsylvania General Electric Co. based on a recommendation from Borough Manager Marlin "Mud" Moore and Solicitor Dan Glassmire. More ... Students in Cameron and Potter counties head back to school on Monday. Cameron County High School teacher Dawn Mountain looks at one of the new mathematics books that she'll be using this year. She was found unpacking supplies on Wednesday, preparing for classes. Alex Davis photo More ... Coudersport Area School District will eventually have a new superintendent, but no one can say when. "I think we will find somebody in the next 60 days," said School Board President Tim Watson at this month's meeting. His comments came in response to residents questioning why Superintendent George Nuffer was still serving, when his contract had expired in June. More ... A three-year-old Cameron County boy is smiling more often these days as he continues his recovery from a rare form of cancer. Cameron James "CJ" Lehman, son of Jim and Lorah Lehman of Rich Valley, was practically adopted by the Emporium community last year after he was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma. More ... Owners of a large campground in central Potter County are making a statement about the region's future with their plans to nearly double the size of the facility. Plans for a major expansion of the Potter County Family Campground atop Denton Hill received the go-ahead Tuesday night from the Potter County Planning Commission (PCPC). More ... Two officials from Empereon Marketing reported this month that the company's Coudersport workforce is now up to 130. Tim McCratic, general manager of the Coudersport customer center, and Steve Bodnar from the company's New Mexico division, were guest speakers at a Coudersport Rotary Club meeting, held at the Laurelwood Inn. More ... Animal abuse enforcement activities are being stepped up across the state, according to an announcement by the Pa. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA). Enforcement officers are already sworn-in to cover 27 counties, including Potter, and will be in place for all 67 counties by December, according to Howard R. More ... Held for murder trial ST. MARYS - An Elk County man accused of murdering a St. Marys hairdresser in April 1999 will stand trial. District Judge Donald Wilhem last week bound the case against Lawrence E. Donachy of St. Marys to the Elk County Court of Common Pleas. More ... While the Cameron County Board of Commissioners continues to comb over next year's budget, extensive talks won't begin for a few weeks. That's when the commissioners will have a clearer picture of the 2009 real estate tax rate. More ... Two Emporium men will serve time in state prison for drug-related offenses. Judge Richard Masson handed down sentences in Cameron County Court on Tuesday. More ... DUI Strike Forces are operating from now through Labor Day in every Pennsylvania county. Purpose of the enforcement patrols is to deter motorists from operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Motorists will see extra police enforcement, including sobriety checkpoints. More ... 73 America is wired into the internet. Some 73 percent are now online and the figure rises every year. Just 35 percent of those age 65 and up use the internet. Some 85 percent of those from age 16 to 50 are online. 3 Amusement parks have taken a hit as a result of higher gas prices. More ... Four Mockingbird Lane couples who opposed the construction of a new emergency operations center near their homes on the Coudersport Borough border have not yet decided if they'll appeal a judge's decision to let the project proceed. More ... A $99,000 federal grant will fuel a loan fund for Cameron County businesses wishing to expand. Cameron County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Executive Director Cliff Clark told Endeavor News that the five-year loan is intended for More ... An "alternative education" program will be starting soon for students in Potter County's five public school districts, operated by Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9. At last month's IU9 meeting, Ron Mancia, director of special education services, announced that IU9 is teaming with the school districts and the Potter County Board of Commissioners to start the program. More ... Stealing from corpses State police at Denton Hill have charged a North Bingham man for vandalizing the Kibbe Family mausoleum in the Whites Corners Cemetery in Harrison Township. More ... Area organizations will be trying to qualify for part of the $2 million civil settlement from a 2006 train derailment that affected a pristine trout stream in Cameron County. Sinnemahoning Stakeholders Committee is accepting applications for funds from the settlement between the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection and Norfolk Southern Railroad. More ... Potter County 9-1-1 Program reports that the new 9-1-1 location addresses for Sharon Township and Oswayo Township (with Shinglehouse postal district) have been released. Anyone with questions should contact the Potter County 9-1-1 Office at 274-8900. More ... Homeowners, businesses and local governments looking for new ways to conserve energy can register for updates on the state's new $650 million Alternative Energy Investment Fund. Rebates and other financial incentives are included. The Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection will provide email updates on the programs, including how to apply for funding. More ... Dickinson Mental Health Center now provides Sensory Integration Services to children diagnosed on the autism spectrum, as well as support services for their families. The program is made possible through funding provided by the George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation, along with the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund. More ... Potter County Veteran Affairs Director Joe Becker is reminding all military veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations between Aug. 2, 1990, and Aug. 31, 1991, and received the Southwest Asia Service Medal they may be qualified for the Pennsylvania state bonus for that period. More ... Veterans and their spouses can qualify for low-interest loans through the Small Business Administration's "Patriot Express" program. They can obtain loans up to $500,000 and use them for most business purposes. Interest rates are generally 2.25 percent to 4.75 percent over prime. More ... Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library in Emporium has upgraded its library card catalogue. The internet-based software will help patrons find books and movies more easily. It will also assist staff to process and add items. More ... |
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