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December 20, 2008  RSS feed

POTTER COUNTY JUDGE TO RETIRE: WHO WILL SEEK ELECTION IN '09?
Now that Potter County Judge John B. Leete has made it official, the scramble is on to determine who will run in next year's election. Leete announced last week that, as forecasted by Endeavor News (Feb. 23), he will not seek a new 10-year term, opting instead to retire when his present tenure expires next December. More...
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Christmas tree growers in the region are about ready to close the door on another buying season, but their behind the-scenes work continues pretty much year-'round. On page 14, we take a look at three area growers and assess the Christmas tree industry. Our conclusion: the more things change, the more they stay the same. More...

BIG YEAR AHEAD FOR ADMA GROUP

Austin Dam Memorial Association will launch another year of development and maintenance with a meeting at 7 pm on Jan. 21 at the Austin Firehall. ADMA President Tracie Gordnier is appealing to anyone with an interest in the Austin Dam Memorial Park to consider joining the organization. More...

 News
• article has image TEMPORARY SLOWDOWN IN GAS, OIL ACTIVITY
State officials confirm a slowdown in oil and gas exploration and production across the region since October. No new wells have been drilled in Potter or Cameron counties since October, according to DEP. Up until November, drillers were busier in Potter County than they had been at any time in recent history. More...
• GOVERNMENT CENSUS JOBS AVAILABLE LOCALLY
• CAMERON COUNTY NAMES OPEN RECORDS OFFICER
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 Potter County News
• COLLECTIBLE ORNAMENT AVAILABLE
A limited supply of the Coudersport New Century Club's 2008 collectible Christmas ornament remains available. Local artist Maxine Shear has drawn the "Lewis Mansion," a distinct Victorian home off Oak Street, for this year's ornament. It's available for $6.50 at the John White Second Street Gallery, Always In Bloom, and the Coudersport Borough Office. More...
• PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS RECORDED
• CROPS, PLANTING CLINIC SET JAN. 9
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 Viewpoints
• article has image Through An 'Old Timer's' Eyes
Snow is everywhere and Christmas music is on all the radio stations, but I am having a hard time getting in the mood because most of my family is so far away. With the high cost of stamps, I am sending as many email Christmas greetings as I can. More...
• article has image RURAL VS. URBAN CIVIL WAR'
• article has image Thanks from the EVFD
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 Community Life
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As busy as the season gets for him, Santa Claus was still able to make another visit to Austin last weekend; this time to have lunch with the children as part of an event put on by the Austin Fireworks Committee. In addition to having lunch with Santa, the children, of course, shared their Christmas wishes with the jolly elk from the comfort of his lap. That's fouryear old Landyn Valenti discussing Christmas toys with Santa. More...
• REACH DONOR MILESTONES
• VETERANS' SERVICES A CALL AWAY
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 Outdoors
• article has image WINTER OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
With the approach of Christmas and the New Year, many outdoorsmen have given up their favorite pursuits for staying cooped up indoors. After deer season most hunters have cleaned their guns and packed away their hunting clothing. Fishing gear has long been boxed up. Cabin fever has set in for many, and the last thing on most outdoorsmen's minds is venturing afield. More...
• THE WEATHER'S HERE: LOTS ON TAP AT SKI DENTON
• Trails, roads open to snowmobiles
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 Sports
• LOCAL WRESTLERS FACE TOUGH FOES IN OPENERS
Cameron County and Coudersport's varsity wrestlers came out of the gate with some tough challenges during multi-school tournaments last weekend. Although team scoring fell short, both schools had some outstanding individual efforts. More...
• article has image SCHATZ, BAKER, MELOTT OPEN STRONG
• FALCON WRESTLERS: SO CLOSE . . .
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 Obituaries
• Diane C. Corey
NOVEMBER 18, 1956 - NOVEMBER 19, 2008
Diane C. Corey, 52, of Montoursville, formerly of Coudersport, died on Nov. 19, 2008, in Williamsport Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1956 in Lowell, Mass., she was a daughter of Richard and Claire Bougie Holcomb. She and her husband were co-owners of a laundry business and active members of the Door Fellowship. Mrs. Corey was blessed with a rich and inspiring singing voice. More...
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