April 13 - 19 Desigated Animal Cruelty/ Human Violence Awareness Week
      Most American households claim pets as a part of their family. Unfortunately, that treatment sometimes extends to domestic violence. Pets can be victims as much as the human family members. Animals in violent homes may be threatened, injured or even killed as a means of intimidating and/or contro...
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      These first, second and third grade Austin Area Elementary students were recognized for keeping their green card for good behavior for the month of March.
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Raising $$ for brain tumor research
      Two former Emporium residents will once again raise money for brain tumor research during Race for Hope next month in Washington DC. Megan Zoschg and Lisa Gillette will participate in the 5K run/walk event on Sunday, May 4. The duo started Team Brainstormers to honor two family members who have s...
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Dog obedience class planned
      Six-week dog obedience classes will be held in Emporium this summer, sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension. Course runs on June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24 and July 1 and July 8 in two different evening sessions, 5:30 to 6:30 or 6:30 to 7:30. Jim Clark from Cooperative Extension will in...
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Births
Mark C. Long
      A son was born March 28, 2008, in Charles Cole Hospital, to Carl and Betsy Risser Long of Coudersport. Named Mark Carl, the little boy weighed nine pounds, three ounces. Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Martha Risser of Coudersport. Paternal grandmother is Cheryl Bailey of Coudersport. Maternal...
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Rite Aid supporting charity
      An Emporium pharmacy is spearheading a fund-raiser for the Children's Miracle Network. Many businesses and individuals in Emporium and St. Marys have donated prizes for an auction organized by the Rite Aid for Janet Weis Children's Hospital, a part of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
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Civil War speaker to give presentation
      A respected author and historian will share his knowledge of Civil War soldiers' activities and behavior during a free presentation on Saturday, May 3, in Emporium. Dr. Richard A. Sauers will present "The Boys in Blue: A Humorous Look at Youths in the Union Army" at 10 am at the Barbara Moscato B...
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      Cameron County High School Yearbook Staff is collecting money for the families that were affected by the recent deadly fire in Brockway. Pictured here are (back, from left) Alex Bidwell, Steven Singer, Chelsea Dempsey, Kristin Sestina, Caitlin Miller, Cody Afionis and Michael Fragale.
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Make-A-Wish motorcycle ride set
      Dozens of motorcycles and other vehicles will cruise a 110-mile stretch through Potter, Cameron, Elk and McKean counties on July 19 to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Cameron County Arts member drive
      A cultural organization based in Emporium has put out its annual call for new members and renewals. Cameron County Arts operates year-around. The organization hosts visiting artists and musicians; sponsors an annual Art Fest, now in its sixth year, and provides other musical and artistic program...
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Wanted: used books!
      Community Nurses is looking for donations of "gently used" books for its annual used book sale next month in St. Marys. Books may be dropped off at the Sacred Heart Parish Center on Center Street in St.
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PARENTING PROGRAM PLANNED APRIL 22
      A program on child development and parenting will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, April 22 at the Cameron County Christian Center in Emporium. "How to Grow Happy, Healthy Kids" will be presented by Deb Eckenroth, a psychologist with the Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9.
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WOODLAND HONOR STUDENTS LISTED
      Woodland Elementary School in Emporium has announced its honor students for the most recent marking period as follows: Fifth Grade High Honors: Erin Clancy, Lakin Aunskt and Kendyl Shaffer.
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Game officer to speak
      Cameron County's new wildlife conservation officer will be guest speaker at Wednesday's meeting of Bucktail Rod and Gun Club. Wayne Hunt from the Pa. Game Commission will share observations with club members and guests at 7 pm in a meeting to be held at the clubhouse on Sizer Run Road.
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      Charles Cole Memorial Hospital employees talked about health care during an appearance at the Emporium Rotary meeting. Program chair Robert Martin (left) is shown with (from left) Dr. Daniel Schott, an optometrist who has a practice in Emporium; Patrice Levavasseur, director of community relations...
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