Demolition of the old NAPA building in Emporium is nearly complete. Repairing the building was not economically feasible, according to owner Dave Stewart. Fire struck the Fourth Street building in December. Although it was destroyed, townspeople marveled over the work of voluntary firefighters from Emporium and surrounding communities to save the adjacent Midtowne Sports Bar and Grill and its upstairs apartments during a lengthy battle in frigid conditions. NAPA inventory was salvaged and the business reopened across the street in May under the ownership of Mike and Kitty Reed. More...