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A new congressman will be sworn in next January representing the 5th District. On Tuesday, voters across the region narrowed that choice from 12 men to two. Republican Glenn "G. T." Thompson Jr. enters the race as a heavy favorite, based on voter registration totals and tradition, as he squares o... More ... ADELPHIA FRAUD VICTIMS: YOUR TURN Victims of the Adelphia Communications Corp. securities fraud are being notified that they can petition to recover a portion of their financial losses from what money remains after distributions to creditors of higher standing. More ... POTTER, CAMERON SUPPORT CLINTON Both Potter and Cameron County Democrats gave Hillary Clinton a solid margin over Barack Obama in Tuesday's presidential primary. She won statewide, 55 percent to 45 percent. By the time Pennsylvania's delegates to the Democratic National Convention were divided, Obama still held a lead over Clin... More ... Government backed loans available for drought victims Business owners in Cameron and Potter counties affected by the drought during the past year have until Monday, May 12, to apply for governmentbacked loans. U.S. Small Business Administration is offering federal economic injury disaster loans up to $1.5 million. Loans are available at a 4 percent ... More ... Cashing in on RV travelers Seminars on how business owners and community members can generate more tourism dollars by accommodating recreational vehicles, or "motor homes," will be held in Bradford and Wellsboro on Friday, May 9. "Rollin' RV Revenue" will be presented at 9 am to noon at the Pennsylvania College of Technolo... More ... PLANS SHAPING UP F0R 150TH GALA By Alex Davis Endeavor News Things are shaping up for Cameron County's sesquicentennial celebration in 2010. Cameron County Chamber of Commerce executive director Tina Johns Lorson says many ideas are in the works, but she welcomes more suggestions. A meeting on celebration is set for 7 pm Monday, May 5, at the courthouse. T... More ...
Another detour crash A second crash at an intersection located on a detour in Coudersport has police and borough officials posting additional traffic advisories. More ...
Ten-year-old Mariah Reid felt a desire to help someone in need. That made the Emporium girl an ideal donor for "Locks of Love." Mariah made a visit to Carol Heim and, within minutes, her flowing mane was about 10 inches shorter. More ... Emporium paving projects pending Council plans an ambitious street-paving schedule in the coming weeks. Council is seeking bids for paving work on these streets: West Seventh, North Walnut, East Second, Pine, East Third, West Garden. Milling and piping work is also being put up for bids. More ... NEAT NUMBERS 130M First wave of more than 130 million "economic stimulus payments" from the federal government are scheduled to be sent to Americans' mailboxes or bank accounts starting next week. For direct deposit, if the last two digits of your social security number is between 00 and 20, your payment wi... More ... SCHOOL BUDGET IN WORKS Members of the Cameron County Area Board of Education continue work on the school district's 2008-09 operating budget. The document must be approved in May and will take effect on July 1. Directors are coming to terms with rising costs that would result in a budget deficit of about $670,000 if t... More ...
A Cameron County High School junior was chosen for PMEA All-State Band, being held this week in Hershey. Miranda Schalles won first chair at district band and repeated as first chair at regional band, qualifying her for the Pa. Music Educators Assn. showcase event this weekend. More ...
A new gold rush is on in northcentral Pennsylvania. This time, however, the speculators are seeking "black gold" -- slang for oil -- and its subterranean partner, natural gas. Companies have dispatched agents throughout the region on a mad dash to identify and tie-up drilling rights on thousands... More ... BUYER BEWARE A professional geologist shared advice for property owners during a natural gas exploration and leasing seminar held Saturday in Shinglehouse, a hotbed of recent activity. William A. Capouillez was invited back after a standing room-only crowd turned out for his previous seminar in Shinglehouse. More ... Is motherlode down there? Geologists have confirmed the presence of very large deposits of natural gas deep underground in northcentral Pennsylvania. The gas is contained 6,000 to 7,000 feet down in a geological formation called the Marcellus Shale, which extends all the way from Tennessee northward into New York State. More ...
A fire ring at a campsite in Moshannon State Park touched off a forest blaze that scorched more than 230 acres. Volunteers from Sinnemahoning, Moshannon, Jay Township, Clearfield, Karthaus, Sabula and Penfield were summoned to a fire that started in the area of Wilson Switch Road and moved northea... More ... NEWS BRIEFS FROM AROUND THE AREA School burglary solved ST. MARYS - Almost two years after a burglary at the St. Marys Catholic Middle School, city police report that they've solved the crime. Last week, they filed charges against Adam J. Geer, 22 of St. Marys; Richard Pounds Jr., 32, of Emporium; and Patrick J. Steele, 22, of... More ... HOUSING AUTHORITY WORK STEADY The men behind the scenes answered questions and educated the housing authority on what they do during its monthly meeting Monday night. Nick Rohrer, Tim Schoener, Mark Tubbs and Wally Cornish, the maintenance staff, explained just what they do that keeps them so busy. More ... Victim services relocates Cameron County Victim Services Office has been relocated to the courthouse. Heather Uber, victim/witness coordinator, pointed out that the office's expenses are covered by the Pa. Commission on Crime and Delinquency. More ... |
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