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September 20, 2008  RSS feed

LUMBER CO. DESTROYED BY FIRE WILL BE REBUILT
Just days after one of Roulette's leading employers was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin, its owners vowed to rebuild and continue business in the coming months. Damage at the C. A. Elliott Lumber Mill has been estimated at upwards of $1.4 million. A neighbor called in a report on the blaze at about 3:15 a.m. More...
LAKE AT STEVENSON DAM NEARLY DRY

Water levels remain low at the George B. Stevenson Dam, cutting into the activity at Sinnemahoning State Park as officials continue to watch and wait. "From all I can determine, it is unprecedented to have the dry conditions carry on for such a long period of time," said park manager Lisa Bainey from the Pa. Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). More...

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Rain failed to stop the crowds at last weekend's ATV Jamboree and Swap Meet at Potato City Country Inn, between Coudersport and Galeton. Emma Chambers climbed aboard one of the models to see how it felt. Joining Potato City as co-sponsors were the Potter County Family Campground, Larry's Sports Center and the Potter County Chapter of ATV Traction. The Pa. Forestry Bureau shared information on riding opportunities and regulations on stateowned land. Dealers showcased ATVs and equipment. ATV Traction, a trail riders' organization dedicated to preserving the sport, operated an educational booth. There were dice runs, a safety course, flea market, ATV seminars and refreshments. Lugene Heimel photos More...

 News
• COUDERSPORT BRIDGE PROJECTS CLOSER
Construction on Coudersport's Fourth and Seventh street bridges remains in the 2009 crosshairs. During the Borough Council meeting Wednesday, Kevin Bailey, PennDOT project manager, said the bid-letting is set to begin in April and the foundations for both sites have been approved. Those projects now need Harrisburg's approval, which shouldn't be a problem. More...
• article has image VIEWPOINTS VARY ON TOUCHY WIND TURBINE ISSUE
• ELK EXPO UNDERWAY!
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 Potter County News
• POTTER COUNTY TAX SALE NO EASY FEAT
No one could blame Joe Lewis for breathing a sigh of relief. The chief assessor and Tax Claim Bureau director for Potter County had just completed an exhaustive process that culminated with a rather uneventful auction for scattered properties on which the owners had defaulted on their taxes. More...
• POTTER COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS
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 Viewpoints
• article has image New program brightens Cole Memorial's future
(Ed Pitchford is president and CEO of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport.) Last week, Charles Cole Memorial Hospital hosted a very special event. We were fortunate to have administrators from Lock Haven University, along with State Senator Joe Scarnati; Tom Bowman, representing U.S. Senator Arlen Specter; Dr. More...
• article has image Through An 'Old Timer's' Eyes
• We've got mail!
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 Community Life
• article has image Photo
Leaders from Charles Cole Memorial Hospital met with the Emporium Community-Based Advisory Committee last week. Appointed members help to identify and communicate the needs and concerns of the community and assist with the hospital's outreach events. Shown from left are committee members Jeannie Sebring, Jackie Rusnak, Pat Martin, Judy Blumle, Patsy Miller, Robin Kuleck, and Tina Johns Lorson. More...
• article has image NEW COUNSELING PROCESS HELPS FAMILIES
• THANK YOU
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 Outdoors
• article has image Archery season at hand
Archery season is just around the corner and the outlook is favorable. After several years of antler restrictions, we have plenty of mature bucks. Last year's heavy acorn crop and fairly mild winter allowed these deer to go through winter without their bodies being heavily stressed. More...
• article has image Bobcat licenses drawn
• Forestry roads open to hunters
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 Sports
• article has image RAIDERS HOSTING FALCONS FOR HOMECOMING
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
A football showdown next Friday night will highlight the annual homecoming weekend at Cameron County High School. Coudersport (2-1) is coming to Emporium to battle a red-hot Raider team that carried a 3-0 record into Friday night's big challenge at Curwensville. The Golden Tide (3-0) was coming off a win over Coudersport last weekend. More...
• article has image FALCONS HOPE TO REGROUP AFTER TOUGH LOSS
• STORM WINS LEAGUE SHOWDOWN
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 Obituaries
• Olive Milchuck
Olive Mae Milchuck, 71, of Coudersport, died Wednesday (Sept. 10, 2008) in the Long- Term Care Unit of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport after a long illness. Burial will be in St. Eulalia Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Potter County Area Agency on Aging, PO Box 241, Roulette PA 16746. More...
• Eva Olivett
• Elisabeth Griffith
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