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CCSD OPPOSES GRADUATION TESTS Educators vote against standardized testing Cameron County School District opposes a proposal to make high school seniors in all Pennsylvania public schools pass a standardized test in order to receive a diploma. School Board members unanimously approved a position statement against the State Board of Education suggestion at this month's m... More ... ADELPHIA BUILDING SALE PENDING Sale of the former Adelphia Operations Center in downtown Coudersport could still go through in the coming days, if arrangements fall into place with the successful bidder from an internet-based auction. A person close to the discussions said the buyer, who has not been identified, is attempting ... More ... Laural Coppock fills Chamber secretary spot Another familiar face has joined the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. Laural Coppock, of Emporium, has been named administrative assistant. More ... Peterson honored Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) presented retiring Congressman John Peterson with a Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing him for his support of technical training. Peterson sits on the appropriations sub-committee that funds education. More ... DISCUSS LAND DEV. ORDINANCE Commissioners delay action on turbine regulations By Travis Moshier Endeavor News Discussions of changes in the county's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance continued during Thursday's meeting of the Potter County Board of Commissioners, with the board delaying action to gather additional information on regulating the controversial wind turbines. More ...
Franklin Bridge might not be open to vehicles for six months, but thanks to a new walking bridge, pedestrians will soon be able to use the bridge again. Pedestrians will be able to use the bridge as soon as it is connected to the sidewalk in front of the Five Elms Apartments and the Coudersport Cons... More ... Voters hope to have Primary impact The deadline for registering for and changing political parties has passed, but the numbers are still coming in. From the first of the year to March 25 there have been 110 party changes and 152 new voters registered in Potter County, explained Sandra Lewis, director of elections and voter registr... More ... VFW to join national campaign Miller-Raffaele VFW Post and Auxiliary in Emporium is observing National Home for Children Awareness Week. The National Home is a non-profit child care agency in Michigan that serves children and families of America's active duty military and war veterans. Additional information is available at 1... More ... THESE NUMBERS ARE IN THE NEWS 43 Attention, Congress and the Internal Revenue Service: simplify things already! Some 43 percent of taxpayers this year will use a professional consulting service. Another 12 percent will turn to a friend or relative. When less than half of us are able to do our own taxes, the message should ... More ...
A concert to benefit the Potter County Yellow Ribbon suicide prevention program will be held from 7 pm to 10 pm Saturday (March 29) at the St. Eulalia Parish Center in Coudersport. Featured performers are Every Tom, Jeff and Larry, a classic rock band led by Larry Herbstritt, with bassist Jeff K... More ... Maple Tour weekend underway Tourists, residents and anyone else with a hint of curiosity can head out to the 4th Annual Potter/Tioga Pennsylvania Maple Weekend today (Saturday) and tomorrow. Area sugar shacks will be open to the public, offering tours and samples to anyone who stops by. Of the 14 shacks participating, seven... More ...
State police at Denton Hill recently recovered a collection of tools believed to be stolen from several Sweden Township residents. Victims are asked to contact the barracks at Denton Hill and provide a description of the tools they are missing. More ... Bus routes affected by bridge project With the Mike Franklin Bridge replacement detour in effect on East Second Street in Coudersport, PennDOT has issued an advisory to Coudersport High School students and their parents. Students can catch the morning bus at the corner of East and Oak streets. The bus drops students off in the aftern... More ...
Recently, a group of eight volunteers got together and helped paint the building where Dickinson Mental Health will be relocated to. Located in former District Attorney Edwin "Tommy" Tompkins old office, the new location will help Dickinson better serve its growing client list in Emporium thanks to ... More ... Meeting on disability issues Life and Independence for Today is holding a coalition meeting to discuss disability related issues in Cameron County. The public is invited to at- tend on April 2, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the library in Emporium. Additional information is available at 1-800-341-5438, ext. 117. More ... REGIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Two die in head-on BROCKWAY -- Two women were killed in a head-on traffic crash last Friday night near Brockway. State police at DuBois said Eric P. Veltri, 33, Brockway, was driving a pickup truck south on Route 219 in Snyder Township at about 11:45 when the vehicle crossed the center line. Hi... More ...
Austin seventh graders got a lesson in force recently when they built these 'CO2 dragsters' and then raced them on a specially-designed track. Using money donated by Lou Ann Long of Perry County, the school purchased the track and the CO2 cartridges that power the cars. Students designed them from s... More ... 'GOLD FEVER' TAMED BY DCNR Gold fever still has a grip on a trio of men who want to dig into state forest land near the Elk/Cameron County border. However, with state officials taking a "show us the evidence" stance, there's no sign that the impasse will end any time soon. More ...
Lauren Haag was the March 18 guest speaker at the Emporium Rotary Club meeting which was held at the First United Methodist Church. Haag spoke to Rotarians about the imminent need to address the homelessness issues in rural communities. 'Many people who live in rural areas don't realize that there a... More ... Photograph workshop set Aspiring photographers will be able to hone their skills under the guidance of Curt Weinhold, a veteran photographer from Coudersport, during a workshop set for Tuesday, April 8, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Potter County Education Council office in Coudersport. More ... Firefighting grant deadline nearing Volunteer fire departments seeking federal assistance have only until Saturday, April 5, to apply. Assistance to Firefighter Grants help departments purchase equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles and training. More information is available at firegrantsupport.com. More ... 'Clean-up Emporium' planned April 26 Sylvan Heritage Council will once again organize "Clean Up Emporium" this year. On Saturday, April 26, Emporium Volunteer Fire Department will kick off the event by washing all sidewalks and the roadway starting at 7 am. Volunteers from several organizations will gather at the mini-park on Chest... More ...
Teen Tinnitus returns on Saturday, April 12, from 2-8 pm at the Coudersport Consistory. Potter County Suicide Prevention Task Force and Potter County Yellow Ribbon clubs are again sponsoring this event, which features musicians with special appeal to teens. More ... Spring fire season drawing closer Foresters are warning area residents to be careful with fire as the "spring fire season" draws closer. The number one cause of such fires is debris burning. "Although it is difficult to picture a dry, windy with snow still on the ground and a several days of rainfall, we must be ready," said Dist... More ... Sportsmen list schedule A variety of outdoor-related events are being planned by Sinnemahoning Sportmen's Club. Fruit tree pruning has been set for Saturday (March 29) at Forty Maples Campground in Sinnemahoning State Park. Those interested in helping should meet at the clubhouse at 9 am and depart for the state park at... More ... Raiders win season opener against Kane, 8-4 Cameron County enters the 2008 high school baseball season with high hopes. The Red Raiders came from behind to nip Kane, 8-4, in the season opener Thursday at the Emporium diamond. Trailing 2-0 early, the hosts went ahead to stay on David Lyon's long two-run homer in the bottom of the third. More ... Needs survey underway Needs of Cameron County residents are being measured with an Internet survey. Northern Tier Community Action is asking citizens to complete the survey so results can be used to compile into a report identifying needs and resources for low-income persons, human service providers and others. More ...
Pizzas, pies, cookies, breadsticks, salads and other food items are being sold as a fundraiser for Linkin, the son of Austin graduate Sunni Edinger. The money will be used to help with his many trips and future surgeries at Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. More ... LEPC to meet Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee/ Citizen Corps Council will meet at noon on Wednesday, April 9 at the Cabin Kitchen in Emporium. Menu items include hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken salad sandwich or ham and cheese on Kaiser roll. Macaroni salad will be served with sandwiches, an... More ...
With glass eliminating their powerful sense of smell, both animals had to lean in for a closer look. It's hard to tell which animal was more curious during this encounter, caught with a digital camera on the deck of a home near Mt. Jewett in McKean County. Our thanks to Jan Anderson for sending it a... More ... |
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