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LIGHT IS THE SUBJECT Emporium Borough needs to replace street lights James Moate, Endeavor News On Monday, members of the Emporium Borough Council tabled action on a complete overhaul of its street lighting fixtures. Federal law mandates that by 2010 all mercury vapor lighting fixtures be replaced to reduce mercury vapor pollution. All of Emporium Borough's 184 street lights are mercury vap... More ...
Chainsaw Rendezvous draws thousands to Ridgway Carvers came from 14 countries and upwards of 40 states for last week's ninth annual Ridgway Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous. It has become one of the region's fastest-growing and most unique tourist attractions. Organizers Rick and Liz Boni said the record turnout this year ensures that the Rendezvo... More ... NEW, HONORARY NAME FOR 4TH STREET In response to a request by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, the Cameron County Historical Society and the Sylvan Heritage Council, the Emporium Borough has agreed to pursue the honorary renaming of Fourth Street. If approved by state legislature, the street will receive the honorary title ... More ... AREA NEWS BRIEFS Fiber loop approved SMETHPORT - A Coudersport company has been retained to build a fiber-optic "ring" in McKean County to bring high-tech telecommunication services primarily to business and government users. The McKean County Commissioners last week signed off on a construction and ownership a... More ...
Dave Smith vying for world's best pizza Some of the world's top pizza makers from six countries will battle for the Fourth Annual America's Plate on March 10 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, as a featured event of the NY Pizza Show, which takes place in conjunction with the International Restaurant and Foodservice... More ...
Woodland elementary school students whose names were pulled from the February 'Good Bin' are pictured. In the front, from left, they are Laura Sams, Paige Scott, Mason Shaffer and Keith Spehalski. In the back, from left, they are Jesse Coffman, Cassie Frey, Kendyl Guisto, Lia Inman, Katrina LaPolt, ... More ... NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 23 Just under 23 percent of Coudersport residents 25 or older have college degrees. About 13 percent of the borough's adults did not graduate from high school. Some 8.7 percent hold a graduate or professional degree. 16 Membership in Boy Scouts of America has declined by 16 percent since 2000... More ...
Last Friday, Bob Spaeth was the musical guest at the Aroma Bakery and Café in Emporium. Playing classical songs of worship and other upbeat classics, Spaeth was not only playing out of the goodness of his heart, but he was soliciting donations for a good cause. In between songs, Spaeth told lis... More ... REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Following is a list of real estate transactions that took place in Cameron County during January. Jan. 2, Harry G. Veon sold Brycen B. Veon property in Shippen Twp. for $1. Jan. 4, Richard A. Merry II sold John L. Price property in Shippen Twp. for $110,000. More ...
To celebrate Dental Health Month in February, third-grade students at Woodland Elementary School competed in the annual 'Dental Poster Contest,' sponsored by the Pa. Dental Association. Poster winners (l to r) Kate Hand, Brady Lovett and Autumn Abriatis will be judged by a panel on the district leve... More ... Rotary meets at high school The Music Department of Cameron County High School thanked the community for its support of this year's PMEA District Band Festival during last week's Emporium Rotary Club meeting. Rotarians met at the high school LGI Room for lunch and a program presented by band director Dan Sensenig. More ... Free help with income tax Area families earning $40,000 or less are eligible for free federal and state income tax preparation. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is available through Penn State Cooperative Extension, in partnership with community agencies in Cameron, Elk, McKean and Potter counties. More ...
New life coming for Ed Council building By Travis Moshier Endeavor News Coudersport residents will get to try their hand as artists this summer by helping paint a mural on the Third Street side of the Potter County Education Council building, facing the Coudersport Post Office. The mural will consist of two parts. More ... SLICING THE BLOCK GRANT PIE Cameron Commissioners approve CDBG projects Cameron County Commissioners approved six projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding during a meeting last Monday. Cameron County's cut of the state's CDBG pie is $211,855. More ...
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Lorson was the guest speaker during the Emporium Rotary Club's weekly meeting Tuesday. Lorson, who was appointed to the position last month, said that the recently-reorganized Chamber is 'moving forward' and looking at several options to pro... More ... BUILDING STILL IN LIMBO Adelphia headquarters still not sold Although a high bidder has emerged on the former Adelphia Operations Center in downtown Coudersport, the building is still not sold. Internet action company LFC Group put the property back on the auction block earlier this year and lured a high bidder - still unidentified - at $3.6 million. More ...
There's now a huge void in Coudersport's downtown. Despite pleas from customers and community leaders, as well as pressure from politicians, corporate leaders of the JCPenney Corporation followed through on their plans to shut down their store on North Main Street. Building owner John Wright confirm... More ... CHS PREVAILS IN MOCK TRIAL Eight Coudersport High School students went from the musical stage and the basketball court into another performance venue on Wednesday and, once again, came out as winners. For the second straight year, Coudersport took top honors in district competition for the Pennsylvania Mock Trial Champions... More ... SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION Instruction in sign language is being made available in Coudersport starting next week. The Basic Sign Language Workshop starts on Monday. It's a six-week series that teaches participants how to use the alphabet, short sign words, and read sign language from other people. More ... On dean's list Aaron Iaquinto, son of Joe and Julie Iaquinto of Coudersport and Sharon and Joe Gublo of Elmira Heights, N.Y., was named to the fall dean's list at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. Iaquinto, a 2007 graduate of Ithaca High School, is a freshman psychology major. More ... Police investigate car theft State police stationed in Driftwood arrested a man on Monday for driving off with a vehicle and cash that were not his. According to police, Paul E. More ... Ludwig, Foster lead kegglers Dale Ludwig spilled a 708 series while Bob Foster flirted with perfection before settling for a 298 single during recent pin action at Mountain View Bowling Center. Here are some recent standings and results: Ladies Merchant League: Furniture for Less 51-21, East End Beverage 50-22, Mountain View... More ... 'Ladies Night Out' Emporium First Baptist Church will sponsor its annual "Ladies Night Out" on Friday, March 7 at 6:30. The evening will begin with a light supper and include fun, fellowship, and encouragement. Child care will be provided, but you must RSVP to Pat 486- 1412 or Holly 486-5523 for that service. More ... Article The Community Nurses Flutterbye Kids, a bereavement support group for children who have had a loved one die, will be meet Saturday, March 15 at 9:30 am. Children kindergarten thru grade 12 are invited to attend this meeting. For more information, contact Joanne Straub, MSW at 781-1415. More ... Spaghetti dinner Emporium VFW Ladies Auxiliary will meet March 9 for the annual spaghetti dinner. Happy hour begins at 5. Dinner will be served at 6. A brief meeting will follow. More ...
It was all about Dr. Seuss last week at Austin Area School District, where the author's birthday as well as Read Across America Week were celebrated for five, full, fun days. Throughout the week, activities took place that either emphasized reading or highlighted themes from Suess' books. In the top... More ... |
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