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Trouble at Reed's Market An act of criminal mischief taking place last Friday night or Saturday morning at Reed's Market in the village of Genesee is being probed by state police from Denton Hill. Vandals broke the locks on two soft drink machines and tried unsuccessfully to drill through the f... More ...
By James Moate Endeavor News Known to Emporium-area residents almost explicitly as "the Homestead" the Plank Road Hollow building has finally been sold after years of deterioration and neglect. On Jan. 4 the building and 71 acres was purchased for $110,000 by a family from out of the area. More ... Strengthening families Jan. 14 A "Strengthening Families" program returns to Emporium starting on Monday, Jan. 14. The program teaches conflict resolution and communication skills while giving families the opportunity to have a fun evening out. Every week begins with a free family meal. Parents and children then go to their o... More ... Celebrity Waiter Dinner set Elk and Cameron County Chapter of the American Red Cross is preparing for its third annual "Fork It Over" Celebrity Waiter Dinner. It's set for Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Royal Inn in Ridgway. Waiters will once again collect tips from their table of six guests, which can include family, friends o... More ...
"Cookies are good with milk, but even better with friends." This was the catchy slogan Cameron County gifted students used to decorate the introduction of their business plan in a presentation they gave last week at Business Fair Competition held at the University of Pittsburgh's Bradford campus. More ...
(Pet Chatter is an Endeavor News column by Lori Hansen, a lifelong pet companion and animal lover and activist. Suggestions for future columns can be sent to design@zitomedia.net.) A great way to start off the new year is by preparing an emergency preparedness kit for your pets. Th... More ...
Story, photos by Travis Moshier Endeavor News It took two years and over 7,000 miles, but a Ugandan pastor is just a recovery and some physical therapy away from the miracle he, his family and his five churches have been praying for. More ... Bulb law may cripple Osram Sylvania A bill passed by Congress last month could cripple one of the region's leading employers while boosting imports from China. "Essentially, this bill mandates the loss of jobs," said Jordan Clark, chief of staff for Congressman John Peterson, in reference to the Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. The i... More ... 'Flutterbye Kids' to meet Jan. 12 Community Nurses, Inc. Flutterbye Kids, a bereavement support group for children who have had a loved one die, will be meeting on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. This meeting will be held at the St. Marys office of the Community Nurses, Inc. More ...
UPB student killed BRADFORD - A University of Pittsburgh at Bradford student died Saturday of injuries suffered when she was struck by a car in the early morning of Dec. 30. The victim was identified by police as 20- year-old Alissa Cameron of Bradford. More ... Garrigan back on Emporium council Members of the Emporium Borough Council during a reorganizational meeting Monday appointed James "Pat" Garrigan to fill a vacant seat that was created when former council member Don "Stretch" Reed was hired as the borough manager. More ... Chamber director job still open Cameron County Chamber of Commerce board members Tuesday revised the job description for the organization's executive director position. In addition to increasing the required hours worked per week from 20 to 30, board members also noted that there would be a significant increase in responsibilit... More ... Route 555 section one lane A section of Rt. 555 near Weedville, Elk County, will remain restricted to one lane due to a mud and rock slide. The restricted area is located 1.9 miles from the intersection of Rts. 255 and 555 in Jay Township. PennDOT has made interim and placed self-regulating stop signs at each end of the 30... More ... Numbers in the news 89 ATA buses have been rolling through Cameron, Potter and other area counties for more than three decades. The ATA fleet now includes 89 vehicles carrying fare-paying passengers. These range in size from small minivans, about 10 feet long, to newer 35-foot Gillig Phantom transit coaches. More ...
Students at Austin Area High School created this banner, and others, recently to thank Williams-Transco for their contributions to the school after they 'adopted' the district. As part of the Adopt-A-School partnership, Williams has provided the school with a $19,000 grant to support various project... More ... Emergency services grants approved Several volunteer emergency response organizations in the area have qualified for state grants for projects such as construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, equipment purchase or repair, training and debt reduction. More ... Cameron County real estate transactions Following is a list of transactions that took place in Cameron County during December. • Dec. 3, Cameron County Sheriff sold property to PHH Mortgage Corporation in Emporium Borough for $1. • Dec. 3, Julie A. Brown sold property to Ronald G. Hammersley in Shippen Township for $144,00... More ...
Sixty-year-old Kenneth R. Mack of Ulysses has been charged with numerous counts of rape, aggravated indecent assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and sexual assault for incidents that were alleged to have occurred between June 1 and Aug. 31 last summer. More ... Empereon representative to speak at Chamber meeting A representative from Coudersport's newest employer, Empereon Marketing, will be featured speaker at the next membership meeting of the Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce. It will be held at 8:30 Tuesday morning at the Hotel Crittenden, beginning with a buffet breakfast. More ... Austin awarded $15,000 grant Money earmarked for police cruiser, speed device Austin Borough Council members Monday evening announced that the borough has been awarded a $15,000 grant. Correspondence was read from State Representative Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) that noted that the grant came from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. More ... Park to host morning winter hikes Jackie Flynn, park naturalist at Sinnemahoning State Park, will be hosting a winter morning hike along the recently completed section of the park's Lowlands Trail next Saturday at 10 am. Along the way, Flynn will be teaching about the different strategies that animals and plants use to survive du... More ... 'Math for Every Age' workshop set "Math for Every Age" is the title of a workshop being presented by Penn State Cooperative Extension. Child care providers and parents can participate in the workshop from 7 to 9 pm Monday, Jan. 14, at the Elk County Courthouse Annex in Ridgway; Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Potter County Education Cou... More ... Red Cross blood drive set at AHS On Jan. 21 the American red Cross will be holding a blood drive in the Austin Area School gymnasium from 1 to 6 pm. In order to participate, one must be in good health, at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds or more and have proper photo identification. Walk-ins are welcome. More ... CTC casino trip scheduled Jan. 26 Austin Communities That Care is sponsoring a bus trip to the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca, N.Y., on Saturday, Jan. 26. The bus will leave the Austin Area School parking lot at 9:30 am and return that night at approximately 8:30. Round-trip cost is $10. More ... Dead eagle found at park Cause of death of a bald eagle found dead on Nov. 13 in the reservoir of the George B. Stevenson Dam has been determined after months of investigation. A necropsy performed by the Pa. More ... Choral group holding tryouts A choral group formed in Coudersport is offering rehearsals for prospective new members this month. Anyone wishing to try out for the North Country Voices is welcome to attend the group's rehearsals at 7 pm on Thursday, Jan. 17, and Thursday, Jan. 24, at the First Presbyterian Church in Couderspo... More ... |
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