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November 1, 2008  RSS feed

With the rut or mating season wrapped up for another year, the Pennsylvania elk herd faces yet another season: hunting. This year's controlled elk hunt opens Monday and runs through Saturday, as 45 license-holders head out into those portions of the elk range that are open for public hunting, many of them in Cameron and Elk counties. More...

Citing a "worsening U.S. and global economy," officials at GKN in Emporium this week laid off roughly 35 more people. The layoffs, which were explained in a letter posted on the bulletin board at GKN's Emporium plants, are 'indefinite," according to an employee who was cut earlier this week. More...

Voters in the rural counties of northcentral Pennsylvania want to have their say in the 2008 Presidential race, which political observers across the region cite as the main event generating local interest in Tuesday's General Election. Polls will be open in all area precincts from 7 am to 8 pm. More...

Potter County officials are closely monitoring developments with two major tax issues pertaining to the increase in natural gas exploration and production in the county. One of the issues, a proposal to restore real estate taxes for school districts, municipalities and the county, is up to the state. More...
Following are recent deeds that have been filed with the Potter County Recorder of Deeds: • Oct. 13, Harry Deutschlander to Harry O. Deutschlander, Homer Township, $20,000; Roy K. Harman to Harry O. Deutschlander, Homer Township, $50,000; Devonna M. Smith to Jeffrey S. Walker, Eulalia Township, $79,500; Ilene Hicks to John D. More...
As I am writing this, I am trapped inside by a rainstorm. I'm glad we are getting the rain. Our streams and reservoirs have been at an all-time low and some people's wells and springs have gone dry. You know the old saying, "You don't miss the water 'til the well runs dry. More...
Thousands of residents of Potter and Cameron counties are eligible for assistance with their winter heating bills through the Pa. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). County Assistance Offices will begin processing LIHEAP applications on Monday. Eligibility is based on income. Individuals with annual income of $23,110 are eligible for assistance. More...
I consider myself to be quite fortunate for being able to have visited several different countries over the last few years. Currently, I am spending about two and a half weeks in southern Mexico in the state of Chiapas. Chiapas is located at the very northern end of Central America, south west of the Yucatan Peninsula. More...
Cameron County's 2008 football earned itself a prominent position in the school's record book by polishing off a perfect 9-0 run through the regular season schedule. It marked the first time the Red Raiders have posted two consecutive unbeaten campaigns. More...
Tyler K. Bush, 65, of Clear Creek Rd, Emporium, died Saturday, (October 25, 2008) at Altoona Reg.-Bon Secours. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Memorial Detail, c/o VFW, 427 E. 3rd St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to the charity of the donors choice. More...