JAIL GAS LEAK A MYSTERY
      The origin of a natural gas odor that forced a relocation of inmates in the Potter County Jail Thursday morning remains a mystery. "We don't know what caused it because the gas company doesn't really know," explained Deputy Warden Robert Patinka, adding that PPL employees used meters throughout t...
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POTTER COUNTY ZONING STUDY STALLS
      A study committee has been named by the Potter County Planning Commission (PCPC) to investigate a zoning ordinance for the county which has been dormant in recent months. PCPC members Mitch De- Long, John Nordquist and Marshall Hamilton are joined on the study committee by former PCPC member Ken ...
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Ham, leek dinner set for Saturday
      A springtime tradition, the annual Germania Ham and Leek Dinner, returns for its 56th engagement today (Saturday) in that small southeastern Potter County community. The smorgasbord that draws hundreds from throughout the region and far into downstate Pennsylvania is sponsored by the Germania Fir...
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4H members strut their stuff
By Travis Moshier Endeavor News
      Potter County's 4H program was in the spotlight Monday night at the Coudersport Firehall, as members of the Showstoppers Club demonstrated their public speaking skills.
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Woman works to 'save the square dance'
      A Potter County woman finds herself at the heart of an effort to preserve one of the Appalachia's most colorful and timeless traditions: square dancing. What started as a personal quest to learn more about the rich history and technical aspects of that rural custom took on a sense of mission for ...
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TORONTO BAND TO PERFORM
     A special band from Toronto will come south for a memorable night of music on Friday, May 23, at the Coudersport High School auditorium. Potter County Fine Arts Council has hooked with the Pa. Council on the Arts and Northern Tier Cultural Alliance to land Enter The Haggis. Under the strong influenc...
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEEDS HELP
      Potter County Habitat for Humanity plans to start work on another home as early as June 1 on a donated parcel in the village of Roulette. Next up for the volunteers in the local chapter will be construction of a second Habitat home in Galeton.
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Crackdown on unlicensed dogs
      Dog law officers are fanning out over Potter County throughout May, on the lookout for unlicensed dogs. Those found in violation of the state's Dog Law are subject to a fine of up to $300 plus court costs. Most common offenses are unlicensed dogs and lack of rabies vaccination, according to a Pa....
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Computer courses in Coudersport
      Potter County Education Council continues to offer computer skills courses at its Coudersport office. Classes resume next week. Cost is $38 and includes a text book. Here's the schedule for evening classes (6 to 9 pm): Monday, May 12, Outlook 1; May 14, Outlook 2; May 19, Internet 1; May 21, eBa...
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Emergency training in Coudersport
      Potter County Dept. of Emergency Services will hold its annual quarterly meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 20, at the emergency management office in Coudersport. Fred Boylestein from Pa. Emergency Management Agency will present training on damage assessment. Emergency personnel are encouraged to...
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Classes slated in Port A.
      Computer classes are being held in Port Allegany, sponsored by the Potter County Education Council. Here's the schedule: May 13, Windows XP, 9 am-noon; Word 1, 1-4 pm; May 15, Outlook 1, 9am-noon; Access 1, 1-4 pm; May 20, Word 2, 9 am-noon; Excel 2, 1-4 pm; May 22, Outlook 1, 9 am-noon; Outlook ...
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Flags for military vets' graves
      Potter County Director of Veterans Affairs Joe Becker reports that he has available American flags for placement on military veterans' graves in preparation for Memorial Day. Veterans' posts and cemetery caretakers can obtain flags and markers by contacting Becker. He's at the courthouse on Tuesd...
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NEW TRACKING SYSTEM
By Travis Moshier Endeavor News
      Potter County will soon be using a new system to track criminals and alert victims of location changes. Christy Steiner, the county's victim and witness coordinator, spoke to the Potter County Commissioners during their meeting Thursday about the Pa. Statewide Automated Victim Information and Not...
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