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A fter eight years and a lot of hard work by area residents and concerned citizens throughout the mid-Atlantic, Lyman Lake officially opened Thursday morning. The rain held off on the ceremony, which included remarks from several local and state representatives, including Department of Conservati... More ...
Austin High School Class of 1993 memorialized two of its deceased classmates by donating plaques to the school district. The plaques memorialize Kevin Greeley and Alvin VanHorn, who were both killed in tragic accidents recently. In the photo, class representative Sherry (Rees) McDonald and Superinte... More ... CCSD BOARD CUTS TEACHER POSITION 6-2 vote eliminates third grade faculty position Weeks of debate came to an end at this month's Cameron County School Board meeting, when direc- tors decided on a 6-2 vote to eliminate a third-grade faculty position. Board members have been considering several options, from tapping the district's fund balance to raising real estate taxes, in r... More ... CAMERON COUNTY WILL TIGHTEN BELT By Alex Davis Endeavor News Cameron County Commissioners are getting a head start in trimming next year's budget in an effort to soften the sting of real estate taxes in 2009. Commissioner Glen Fiebig announced at a meeting earlier this week that increases in utility bills and other expenses have raised some red flags. More ...
Seven children graduated last week from pre-school at the First Presbyterian Church in Emporium. They sang songs, received awards and were awarded diplomas. Teacher is Sue Zoschg. Students, from left, are Dylan Williams, Megan Doud, David Lyon, Kellisa Martz, Gabriel Smith, Isabella Palumbo and Cade... More ... REGIONAL NEWS Vehicle theft spree KANE - State police at Kane have filed a new set of charges against a McKean County man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase during the early morning hours of May 6. Troopers were summoned when Wade and Laura Swanson of Smethport reported their 2003 Dodge pickup ... More ...
Workers, community members and others turned out for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Emporium's newest business, Dickinson Mental Health Center at 27 East Fourth Street last Friday. Grand opening celebration was sponsored by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. Dickinson this year observes the 50th... More ... STREAM PROJECTS WORK IN PROGRESS By Alex Davis Endeavor News A state environmental official was due in Emporium at press time to assess what's next for the massive stream rehabilitation project being proposed by borough officials. Councilman Maxwell Narby announced at this month's meeting that plans are progressing for a long-discussed plan to remove debri... More ... Plans in place for June 20-21 'Relay' Organizers encourage cancer survivors to come out for Cameron County's 10th annual Relay for Life, set for Friday and Saturday, June 20-21. The 24-hour American Cancer Society event gets underway at noon at the high school athletic facility. More ... Alzheimer's group meeting Community Nurses Alzheimer's Support Group meeting is set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the organization's St. Marys office. Meetings offer help and educational support to caregivers who are coping with the stress of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. There is no cost and no reservatio... More ...
Emporium native Darry Johnson was recently promoted to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army. He was also recognized for completing a year-long post-graduate National Security Fellowship at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in. More ... Blood drive Thursday American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW Club on Thursday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. More ...
Another successful school year for the "Good Bin" program was wrapped up last week at Woodland Elementary School in Emporium. Students recognized for their good behavior in May had lunch with Elementary Principal Lynn Newcomer. They were, from left, Hunter Azzato, Kayleen Shavalier, Damien Erickson,... More ...
Whitney Crosby and Alex Ebbert from St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Austin received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Saint Marys Catholic Church in Sartwell. Bishop Donald Trautman officiated during the ceremony. More ... Fishing derby a big success The 54th annual Drum and Henry Kids Fishing Derby, held Sunday at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club in Sizer Run, attracted more than 250 area children. A cooperative project of the club and its supporters, the derby involved young anglers going after some 1,800 trout that had been stocked in the pon... More ... Playgrounds set to open Cameron County Recreation Department has announced that playgrounds will open for the season on Tuesday. South Park and Prospect Park will be open from 9 am to noon Monday through Friday. Third Street and the West End playgrounds will be open from 9 am to noon and 6 pm to 8 pm Monday through Frid... More ...
These students received Red Raider "hoodies" for doing something nice for someone else. Students were nominated each time they were observed performing a good deed. The program was part of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program co-sponsored by Cameron County School District and Penn State Cooperativ... More ... Cheese plant awarded loan A Ulysses area family is starting a modest cheese production facility, hoping that it will prosper and expand in the coming months. Members of the Mark Bachman family have formed "God's Country Creamery" on the family's farm in Ulysses Township. More ... 'Weekend in the Wilds' to return Details have yet to be decided, but the Weekend in the Wilds observance will return in Cameron County this summer. It is set for Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17. Among events will be a car show, battle of the barrel, best wings contest, and a Friday night old-time rock 'n roll dance at the Em... More ... Bible school June 22-26 Vacation Bible School at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Sizerville Road will be "exploding" with fun at a Power Lab. It's scheduled Sunday through Thursday, June 22-26, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The curriculum includes crafts, snacks, Bible adventures, games, experiments and musi... More ... Ice cream social A pie and ice cream social has been set for 2-4 pm June 14 at the Emporium Senior Center. For more details, call 486- 3707. More ...
A Cameron County serviceman has been deployed to the volatile Middle East in support of U.S. military operations. Jeff Singer of Emporium is stationed west of Doha, Qatar, at Al Udeid Air Base, repairing aircrafts for a period of about four months. More ...
Fifteen seniors from the Austin Area School mixed education, excursions and entertainment on a four-day class trip to New York City. They toured numerous sites, including the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, and the Empire State Building, while enjoying some beach time and amusement parks. Chaperones... More ...
Those numbers are in the news. 12M Cosmetic surgery is the rage these days. In 2007, about 12 million "had work done," 91 percent of whom were women. Most popular procedure is breast augmentation, followed by liposuction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery and tummy tuck. More ... FAIR QUEEN APPS ACCEPTED Cameron County Fair Association is accepting applications for fair royalty. A queen, junior queen, prince and princess will be crowned at the fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Queen candidates must be 16-20 years old and write an essay on the topic, "What My Fair Means to My Community. More ... Summer reading program A reading program will be held this summer, sponsored by the Cameron County Family Center. Sessions will be held from noon to 1:30 pm on Thursdays, from July 24 to Aug. 14. Among activities are reading, vocabulary games and crafts. More ...
Among the services being spotlighted by Dickinson Mental Health Center during its 50th anniversary observance is Family-Based Services. The program is geared toward children in Cameron, Potter and Elk counties with serious emotional or behavioral issues, who might be at risk of placement in hosp... More ... Bible school set for July Down County Baptist Church will hold a Bible School from 9 am to noon July 21-25. For details, call 546-2048. More ...
DUI, other charges State police from Denton Hill report that Jerome M. Hayes, 21, of Bradford, is being charged with driving under the influence and summary traffic violations after a vehicle stop around 2:30 Saturday morning on Route 6 near Coudersport. More ...
Nurses at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital received Nightingale Awards during National Nurses Week. The awards recognize those who best exemplify the philosophy and practice of Florence Nightingale, a 19th century nursing pioneer. Criteria were drawn from the hospital's guiding principles: Communicate... More ...
Austin Area School was scheduled to present diplomas to 19 students from the class of 2008 Friday night during commencement exercises at the school gymnasium. Popular art teacher Michele Rodich was chosen as commencement speaker. More ... Outdoor lighting workshop An outdoor lighting workshop for municipal officials will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, June 25, at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle. Township and borough leaders will learn steps to protect the area's dark sky resources, a growing tourist attraction in Potter County. More ... Get your bike licensed! 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 ... 'Relay' relocated This year's American Cancer Society Relay for Life is being relocated to Strawberry Field, near Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, due to the construction work underway at Coudersport Area Recreation Park. More ... Alumni banquet set for Sept. 13 This year's Coudersport Area High School Alumni Banquet has been scheduled for Sept. 13 at American Legion Post 192, on Rt. 872 south in Coudersport. This year's host is the Class of 1963. The banquet is open to all CHS graduates. More ... Estate planning program offered 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. Emporium attorney Paul Malizia will lead a discussion of issues and answer questions about estate planning, including wills, living wills, trusts and powers-of... More ... Yard sale set Quehanna Industrial Development Corp. will hold its 11th annual "100-Mile Yard Sale" on July 19-20. It stretches from the Driftwood and Sinnemahoning area, to Medix, Benezette and Grant.For more details, call 814-263-4418 or 814-263-7321. More ... Summer Arts Day Camp set 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 ... 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 ... |
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