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January 26, 2008
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Alarming shift in agriculture industry
With the average age of area farmers nearing 60, experts say interesting young people in farming can save the industry
Fewer young people in Potter, Cameron and McKean counties are following in their parents' and grandparents' farming footsteps. "The average age of a local farmer has risen by 12 years over the past 15 years," said Don Tanner, who manages the Penn State Cooperative Extension offices in the three ... More...
CSD NUFFER SET TO RETIRE AT YEAR'S END
Directors searching for successor

Coudersport Area School Superintendent George Nuffer III confirmed this week that he is retiring, effective at the end of the current school year. A search is on for a successor by the Coudersport Area Board of Education. Nuffer joined the district in July 2003 after serving as high school princ... More...

Bench warrant 'round-ups' now underway

Emporium Borough Police Chief Rufus Jones said Thursday that local police are collaborating to issue multiple bench warrants simultaneously in what Jones called "county round-ups." The chief said police will perform these 'round-ups' one or two times a month as long as needed to ensure outstandin... More...

 News
•Area state, local police log
Hit-and-run accident No injuries were reported from an accident that occurred on Jan. 17 along Paul Hollow Road in West Branch Township, Potter County. Police said Ross A. Stephens, 32, of Sellingsgrove was travelling north when he was unable to complete a left-hand turn and left the road. More...
•Local Red Cross seeks 'Heroes'
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 Potter County News
•PLAN COMING TOGETHER
Group addressing storm water management regulations
Almost two dozen Potter County townships and boroughs were represented during an organizational meeting held last week to begin drafting aggressive storm water management regulations across the county. The process is being driven by the Potter County Planning Commission (PCPC) to meet Pa. Act 167... More...
•Mardis Gras night Feb. 8
•Consultant to speak
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 Viewpoints
•Through An 'Old Timer's' Eyes
According to the Associated Press, a Swedish university has received $590,000 in research funds to measure the greenhouse gases released when cows belch. Cows release methane, which is believed to contribute to global warming, when they digest their food. I could stop this problem in a New York s... More...
•Special places in state forests
•We've got mail!
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 Community Life
•Meller certified
Rafael Meller, M.D. has achieved certification in the subspecialty of geriatric medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also board certified in internal medicine. Specialists in geriatrics (or geriatricians) provide care for the problems and diseases of old age and aging peop... More...
•Twin brothers born
•Cole wellness centers plan open houses
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 Outdoors
•New bear hunting capital
There was a time when local villages would swell in population as hunters filled camps for the opening of deer season. As deer populations have declined in northcentral Pennsylvania, most of these hunters stay closer to home. Bear season is now becoming the big hunting draw. More...
•First year's a charm for bobcat local trapper
•Sowers is new dog law officer
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 Sports
•Coudersport seeking perfection
Rare unbeaten season within reach for Falcon boys
As each game passes, this year's Coudersport High School boys' basketball team moves closer to achieving what only three of the school's previous squads have done: emerge undefeated in the regular season. Coach Chris Fink, who vows that this is his last season, seems destined to go out a winner. More...
•Raider wrestling: what next?
•Austin's Rayna Valenti joins 1,000 point club
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