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BRIDGE PROJECT IN LIMBO A public meeting will be scheduled soon to get feedback over the stalled bridge replacement in Driftwood. Time and site will be announced. Work came to a halt in March after Clearwater Construction Inc. employees discovered an unidentified noxious chemical that sent them to an area hospital as a... More ...
Turnout was outstanding for the "Waterwheel Barn Dance" in the small Potter County village of Colesburg. "We had no idea this many people would come," said a delighted Natalie Phelps, the organizer of Saturday night's event at Waterwheel Farm. More ... 'Star Party' tonight at Cherry Springs A public viewing night is scheduled for Saturday during the Cherry Springs State Park Star Party. Visitors will be able to see the all kinds of astronomy equipment and view the night sky through a variety of scopes. The event begins at 8 and concludes at 11. More ... Olga's plans art camps Olga's Art Studio is offering three art camps this summer. The art camps will take place on June 16-20, June 23-27, and August 11-15. Campers ages 6 through 16 will participate in a wide range of fun and exciting activities focusing on the visual arts. Each day camp will have two instructors, Olga... More ...
Sgt. Craig remembered BRADFORD - U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Heathe Craig was remembered during Mem orial Day ceremonies in Bradford. More ...
Couderport High School Student Council members donated $2,500 to the Potter County Meals on Wheels program. The money was raised during the annual Spring Fling events. From left, Aaron Chisholm (Student Council President). Joe Bartholomew, (Vice President), John Sherry (Student Council Advisor) and ... More ... RECRUITING YOUTH FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES By Alex Davis Endeavor News Teenagers could soon play a bigger role in preparing for - and responding to -- emergencies that take place in Cameron County. Emergency Management Coordinator Kevin Johnson told the Cameron County Board of Commissioners this week that he is hoping to initiate classes to promote awareness and pr... More ... Transportation plan released Copies of the region's Transportation Improvement Plan are available for public review at county offices in Emporium and Coudersport. Township and borough officials could be particularly interested in the plan, which has been prepared through input from a committee with representatives from all o... More ... Estate planning program June 26 A free program on estate planning will be held on Thursday, June 26, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Barbara Moscato Brown Library in Emporium. Additional information is available from Malizia Law Office at 486-1181. More ... Marathon slated June 7 The 34th annual God's Country Marathon will be held Saturday, June 7, on the usual Galeton to Coudersport course. Organizers are looking for volunteers. Anyone interested in helping should contact Kim Mitchell at 274-7177 or 274- 0843. More ... Bicycle licenses required Bicycle licenses will be issued by the Emporium Police Department during Saturdays in June at the old firehall building on Fifth Street. They are available, at a cost of $1.00, from noon to 4 pm. A borough ordinance requires that bikes must be registered and licensed. More ...
Fourth-grades at Woodland Elementary School in Emporium competed in the popular mathematics skill contest, 24-Challenge. First place went to Wesley Bainey (left), while Jonathan Cook was runner-up. Katie Caldwell from the gifted students program helped to organize the competition. Photo by Jennifer ... More ... WHAT'S COOKING? Help could soon be available for those who are interested in connecting with buyers for local homemade food items, ranging from jams to baked goods. It's the latest step in a far-reaching series of public/private partnerships being developed to support agriculture and a "back to the land" movemen... More ...
EMPORIUM: FATHER OF MARINE URGES VIGILANCE By Alex Davis Endeavor News Elementary Principal Lynn Newcomer remembers that solemn phone call he received from Iraq in March 2007. Right off, he knew it was bad news. His son, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Derek Newcomer, was on the line. More ... Cameron School District budget nears approval $480,000 shortfall Cameron County School Board members are looking for areas to trim more expenses prior to bringing the district's 2008-09 operating budget up for a vote on June 19. Current plan calls for about $11.3 million in expenditures, with incoming revenue project to fall short of that amount by $480,000. More ...
Sandy Stuart was among members of Emporium Garden Club who planted flowers and grass in the pots that line Fourth Street. More than 30 people turned out to spruce up downtown. Photo by Alex Davis More ... Christian Center retreat next weekend Cameron County Christian Center is hosting its annual retreat next Friday through Sunday (June 6-8) in the former Fourth Street School in Emporium. Former Youth Pastor Dave Hockey, of Rochester, N.Y. and Pastor Scott Cooley, of Watertown, N.Y., will lead the services under the theme, "Deliverance... More ... Medicare program June 10 in Coudersport A program on enrollment options for Medicare will be presented on Tuesday, June 10, at the Millstream Inn, Coudersport, starting at 7 pm. David Lush from Humana Market Point will detail traditional Medicare plans, as well as supplemental policies, prescription drug plans and related topics. He'... More ... Dance recital slated June 13-14 Students of Essence of Motion Dance Studio will present "And The Earth Moved" on stage Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, at 7 pm at the Cameron County High School. Students will entertain with a wide variety of dance styles, including tap dance, jazz dances, modern dance, ballet, tap Hawaiian and ... More ... Driftwood building moved Replacement of the Route 555 bridge in Driftwood prompted authorities to literally lift up a building and move it out of the way. More ...
Members of the third grade class at Woodland Elementary School participated in an essay contest sponsored by the Cameron County Conserv ation District. Theme was the pros and cons of erecting wind turbines in the area to generate electricity. More ...
Those numbers are in the news. 39 Dog ownership continues to rise. As of 2007, just under 39 percent of Americans had one or more dogs. One-fourth of dog owners have two or more canines. On average, owners have 1.7 dogs. 34 Just to be fair, we'll report on cat ownership: 34 percent as of 2007. Some 56 percent of cat owner... More ... Northwinds 4-H Camp set to begin Children ages 8-13 in Potter, Cameron and Elk counties can enroll in Northwinds 4-H Camp, to be held Camp Penuel in Eldred June 24-27. Activities will include swimming, canoeing, singing and campfire singing. The campground is furnished with cabins with bathrooms, dining hall, swimming pool, pond... More ... Pool set to open June 9 Cameron County Community Pool will open on Monday, June 9. Operating hours will be from 11:30 am to 7 pm. Advance tickets may now be purchased at the Cameron County High School in the principal's office. More ... Book bingo set for Thursday "Bingo for Books" will be held Thursday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Emporium. It starts at 5:30 pm. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday. For details, contact the Cameron County Family Center at 486-1251. More ... Dog obedience class in Emporium Six-week dog obedience classes will be held in Emporium during June and July, sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension. Course runs in evening sessions at the Cameron County Fairgrounds. For more information or to register, call the Cooperative Extension at 486- 3350, ext. 4. More ... Sizerville pool now open Sizerville State Park's swimming pool is now open. Weekend hours are from 11 am to 7 pm. Weekday hours are 4 pm to 7 pm daily until June 9, when summer pool hours of 11 am to 7 pm will begin. The pool will close in mid-July as part of a park improvement project. More ... Home energy loans Pennsylvania residents can make their homes more energyefficient through state-subsidized loans. Keystone Home Energy Loan Program covers as much as $35,000 for projects such as renewable energy improvements, solar and geothermal, More ... Writer to speak June 12 An award-winning writer will explore the literature that sprung from the area's mountains, waterways and natural resources during a free presentation in Emporium. P.J. Piccirillo will present "Neglected Literature of the Alleghenies" at 6 pm Thursday, June 12, at the library. More ... Applying for arts grants Cameron County Chamber of Commerce will host a grant application workshop for artists and art organizations at noon on Friday. It is sponsored by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. For more information, call 486-4314. More ... Summer arts day camp Penn State Cooperative Extension will once again sponsor a two-week Summer Arts Day Camp in Emporium for children ages eight through 14. It will run from 9 am to noon during the weeks of June 16 and June 23. Information is available at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library or the Cooperative... More ...
A unique band from Canada wowed the crowd during an appearance at the Coudersport High School auditorium last weekend. Recording artist Enter the Haggis presented a two-act show best described as "Celtic rock," mixing bagpipes and fiddle with various guitar styles and effective accompaniment by bass... More ...
Motorcyclist injured A Potter County motorcyclist was seriously injured Friday morning on Rt. 49, between Gold and Ulysses. More ... Head Start accepting applications Northern Tier Community Action Corp. (NTCAC) is accepting applications for its Head Start program. It's a free preschool program for eligible children ages 3-4. For an application or additional information, call 486-1161, extension 224. More ... Bible school scheduled Vacation Bible School is set for Monday, June 9, Tuesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 12 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Emporium. It's open to students in kindergarten through sixth grade. To register, call Diana Boden at 486-1953. More ... '100-Mile Yard Sale' plans set Quehanna Industrial Development Corp. has completed plans for its 11th annual "100- Mile Yard Sale," to be held July 18-19 in a broad area that includes the Driftwood and Sinnemahoning area of Cameron County, as well as the Medix, Benezette and Grant region along Rt. 555 in Elk County. More ... All about ginseng set June 21 A workshop on ginseng will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Potter County Education Council office in Coudersport. It will cover topics ranging from history to identification to commerce. Eric Burkhart from Penn State's Shaver's Creek Environmental Center will be the i... More ... Flower vase workshop June 10 A fresh flower garden vase workshop is scheduled for Tuesday night, June 10, in Galeton. This class will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 at Lydia's Country Store. To register or for more information, call 435-9490, 274-4877 or 642-2295. More ... Make-A-Wish ride July 19 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-AWish Foundation. The motorcycle run is cosponsored by the Endless Mountain Chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABA... More ... Children's fair set June 13 Annual Children's Fair for the Family Center has been set from noon to 3 pm on Friday, June 13, at the Emporium Firehall. There will be games, prizes, face-painting, hot dogs and ice cream. For more details, call 486- 1251. More ... |
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