  |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
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 ... With at least two energy companies eying area ridge tops for construction of massive wind turbines, the Potter County Board of Commissioners has plenty to think about before putting its final approval on amendments to the county's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. More ... Eighth annual Pennsylvania Elk Expo continues through Saturday at the Elk County Fairgrounds in Kersey. Highlights include a drawing for elk-hunting licenses on Saturday at 5 pm and a wide variety of seminars and educational exhibits. More ... Weather conditions are expected to create brilliant fall foliage in the coming weeks, according to Marc Abrams, a professor of forest ecology and physiology at Penn State University. Recent precipitation has relieved stress on many species that traditionally produce the most colorful leaves, Abrams said. More ... Woodland Elementary School Book Fair will be open during the school day, Monday, Sept. 29 through Friday, Oct. 3. Parents are welcome to join in when their child's class is attending. Schedule is as follows: --Monday, Sept. 29, 9:08- 9:48, Mrs. Tamburlin; 9:51- 10:31, Mrs. Hockenberry; 10:34-11:14, Mrs. Schwab; 12:00-12:40, Mrs. Grimone; 12:43-1:23, Mr. More ... Scam artists are calling people around the state in an attempt to steal their identity, using reference to Medicare benefits to pry personal information from their victims. Callers claim to be Social Security employees and try to convince victims that they must acquire new Social Security or Medicare cards. They then ask for personal and bank account information. More ... Owners of rural property in the region can learn about natural gas leasing opportunities during a workshop to be held Wednesday at the Coudersport High School auditorium from 6:30-8:30 pm Speakers will come from the state's Center for Farm Transitions, Penn State Dickinson School of Law's Center for Agricultural Law, Pa. More ... Two die in car crash BENEZETTE - Two young southwestern Pennsylvania men are dead after a crash early Sunday near the village of Benezette in Elk County. State police report that 21- year-old Colt W. More ... Stan Swank, owner of Coudersport's Jubilee Foods, celebrates the business's anniversary by giving shoppers free hot dogs and soft drinks. Starting out at what was previously the Market Basket as a part-timer, Swank worked his way up the management ladder and eventually bought the business. He is deeply involved in Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Group activities, currently serving as Chamber president. Swank has also held "steak bakes" and other promotions to support non-profit organizations. More ... Several Emporium area women enjoyed "water aerobics" at the school swimming pool. Instructor Kelly Wolfe1 had occasional help from Justine Dill and Chris Purcell. Among those who participated in the class were, from left, Vivian Rosette, Gina Caton and Sherri Pifer. Also involved were Nancy Dillon, Sally Bailey, Leray Smith, Debbie Fisher, Marilyn Bauer, Kara Martz and Kelly Allen. More ... Wanted for rape Charges of rape and related offenses have been were filed against James L Jackson Jr., 34, of Emporium. A warrant has been issued for Jackson's arrest following the filing of charges before District Judge Alvin Brown. No details were released. More ... The monthly Austin Senior Group meeting was held Monday, September 15 at the Methodist Church inAustin with nearly 20 in attendance. Guest speakers were Patrice Levavasseur, executive director of patient and community relations, and Jennifer Rossman, coordinator of community outreach and volunteer services, at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Following lunch, Rossman outlined the hospital's Community Benefit Advisory Committees that meet twice annually, and public relations and community outreach initiatives at Charles Cole. Levavasseur discussed new services and medical providers at Charles Cole. The presentation ended with a question and answer session and feedback from the group on improving patient experiences. The group was reminded that CCMH will offer free flu and pneumococcal vaccines this fall to adults through an Adult Immunization Grant and administered by CCMH and the Pennsylvania Department of Health Office of Aging. More ... Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce will honor a Business of the Year and a Member of the Year at this year's recognition dinner, set for Tuesday night at the Hotel Crittenden. Chamber affiliates may nominate businesses or individuals by contacting the Chamber offi ce at 274-8165. More ... Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle launched its next half-century of service with a consecration ceremony at the church's new sanctuary on Sunday. The Rev. David Minor Sr., a driving force behind the founding of the church in 1957, conducted the service as parishioners and guests formed lines around the perimeter of the new building. More ... A half-century after he started the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport, the Rev. David Minor has seen his sons being called to continue his legacy at their own pace and in their own way. He has also witnessed many other relatives and parishioners spread out across the globe to spread the gospel and serve others. More ... 38 Next Saturday, Sept. 27, is National Hunting and Fishing Day. The observance can be traced to a movement launched 38 years ago, when the first to suggest an official "day of thanks" to sportsmen was Ira Joffe, owner of Joffe's Gun Shop in Upper Darby, Delaware County. Gov. Raymond Shafer adopted Joffe's idea and created "Outdoor Sportsman's Day" in the state. More ... One of Emporium's landmark buildings is getting an attactive upgrade. The old Emporium Hardware building at the corner of Fourth and North Broad streets, is looking shiny and new with a new coat of red 'quickwall' being applied. C&C Masonary Contractors are doing the work. The building is owned by the Masonic Lodge. More ... Population losses in northcentral Pennsylvania, coupled with the growing popularity of homeschooling, are being felt in the public school districts of Potter, Cameron, McKean and Elk counties. More ... Jurors last week convicted one of the suspected drug dealers nabbed last fall in Emporium. Bryan Andrus, 21, of Emporium was convicted of selling 30 pills to a confidential informant on July 19, 2007 and marijuana to another on Aug. 12, 2007. More ... Members of the Cameron County Board of Commissioners reported last week that they've been notified that work will begin in April on the new visitors' center at Sinnemahoning State Park. Commissioners reported that Isc Design Associates of Somerville, Mass., has filed require notifications to start work on access roads and the building itself. More ... |
      |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
