Upwards of two years of debate and controversy will move a step closer to conclusion on Thursday when the Potter County Commissioners are scheduled to act on a countywide wind energy ordinance. More...
A growing budget crisis at the state level and trouble signs hanging over the automotive and housing industries have prompted Cameron and Potter counties to take a conservative approach to their budgets in 2009. More...
Cameron County's 2009 operating budget calls for a small increase in real estate taxes while holding expenses at an almost identical figure to the 2008 spending plan. Commissioners JoAnn Smith, Glen Fiebig and Phil Jones this week gave preliminary approval to a $7. More...
Millions of dollars for environmental and recreation projects is being made available by the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) as a result of the settlement from the June 30, 20006, train crash near Keating Summit. PFBC announced this week that it will dole out approximately $3. More...
Coudersport Borough Council will convene on Wednesday night to consider the borough's 2009 operating budget. Borough Manager Marlin Moore reports that taxes are likely to hold steady in 2009, pending final action by Council. The real estate tax rate of 15.5 mills includes 10.5 for general purposes, 1.25 for fire protection, 2.25 for recreation, 1. More...
Sunday, December 7, 1941 dawned as a typical day in paradise. The skies were clear and the temperature was balmy. This first day of the week was soon to change when 353 Japanese war planes roared in from the west and dealt a davestating attack against the United States Pacific Fleet. More...
Preschooler Ashley Day was among the dozens of children who braved the bitter cold Sunday for a chance to share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus at the Austin Firehall. Austin Communities That Care hosted the event, which included hot chocolate and cookies for everyone and presents from Santa for the children. Ashley is the daughter of Kyle Day and April Walter. More...
Here in Northcentral Pennsylvania we are blessed with numerous natural resources. We are quite fortunate to have larger tracts of forestland and more clean streams than anywhere else in Pennsylvania. More...
What insiders have known for several weeks was finally made public last week when Tony Defilippi officially resigned as head coach of the Cameron County High School football team. More...
Brock L. Hooftallen, 24, of Austin, died Friday (Dec. 5, 2008) at his home in Austin. Born on June 5, 1984, in Coudersport, he was the son of Penny Bennett. Brock was a 2002 graduate of Austin High School and was employed at Empereon Marketing of Coudersport. His life was his family and friends, who he loved very much. More...
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