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Art Center will open Tuesday At least 10 artists will showcase their works when the Cameron County Artisan Center opens on Tuesday. Cameron County Chamber of Chamber office and an art co-op are sharing space in the former Lundberg Pharmacy on Fourth Street in Emporium. More ... Austin fireworks scheduled July 5 Austin's Independence Day fireworks display will be presented Saturday, July 5 at dusk. The fireworks will be set off near the softball field on the grounds of the Austin Area School District. The lengthy display, sponsored by the Austin Pride Commitee, has gained considerable popularity over th... More ...
At least a dozen teams and numerous individuals will take up the fight against cancer Friday and Saturday during the 15th annual Potter County Relay for Life. The American Cancer Society fund-raiser has been shifted to a new location - Strawberry Field, next to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital - ... More ... RIGASES CONTINUE LEGAL BATTLE A slight reduction in the prison terms of John Rigas and his son Tim grabbed the headlines this week, but the more signifi- cant news may have been the family's plans in the wake of the decision. Freed from the control of a federal judge the defense team considers to be biased, the Rigases are pr... More ... 'Snowmobiles across pond' Saturday Snowmobilers will try to skip their sleds across the surface of a long pond on Denton Hill Saturday, competing for cash prizes in the "Fastest Snowmobile Across the Pond" event. It will be held at the Mountain Valley Motorsports pond, across Rt. 6 from Potato City County Inn. More ... Fireworks Friday An Independence Day fireworks display is set for Friday night at the Cameron County High School. Organizers are planning an evening of family fun, with a clown on hand at 6 pm, refreshments and music, leading up to the fireworks at approximately 10 pm. More ...
Young Nevaeh Wildnauer rides the merry-go-round during the annual Old Home Week carnival last week in Emporium. It was sponsored as a fund-raiser and community service by Cameron County Little League. Rides, booths and concessions were set up on South Broad Street. Alex Davis Photo More ...
As pet people, we usually like to include our pets in family events. I take my little dog with me as often as possible. If you plan to have your dog or any of your pets with you during your Independence Day celebrations, there are some serious safety factors to consider. Many of these tips apply... More ... REGIONAL NEWS Motorcyclist killed PORT ALLEGANY -- A Clearfield County man died in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning on Rt. 155, five miles south of Port Allegany. More ...
Those numbers are in the news. 58.6 The Internal Revenue Service is increasing its mileage rates to 58.5 cents. The IRS sets the mileage rate every year for determining how much of an individual's travel costs can be deductible. Public agencies and private companies often follow suit, although they are not legally required to... More ...
Crews will resume work on the new Route 555 bridge in Driftwood on Monday. As part of the project, the Masonic Lodge (shown) had to be picked up and moved nearby. PennDOT spokesperson Marla Fannin pointed out that digging for the $3.5 million bridge project won't take place at the contaminated soil ... More ... Chamber 'mixer' signups underway Reservations are being taken for the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce social mixer, to be held Monday, July 14, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network office in Emporium. Financial advisors will be available to discuss life insurance, disability insurance, long-term ca... More ... Supplies needed for 'Community Mural' A variety of supplies are needed so local artists and volunteers can begin painting the Community Mural in Coudersport. It will be located on the Third Street side of the Penn-York Building (home of the Potter County Education Council), facing the Coudersport Post Office. More ... Bible School July 14-18 Three Cameron County churches are teaming up to provide an amusement park themed Bible school during the week of July 14-18. St. Mark's Church, First United Methodist Church and Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will host sessions from 9 am to noon each day. More ... 'Real world' simulation Penn State Cooperative Extension will host a real world simulation for youth ages 12- 18 on Tuesday, July 10, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Cameron County Recreation Center (Memorial Hall) on South Cherry Street in Emporium. Fee is $5, and participants should pack a lunch. Additional information is av... More ... Cameron County honor students Cameron County High School has announced its honor students for the final marking period of the 2007-08 school year. High honors go to students with a grade of 93 percent or better in all subjects. Honor students are those who scored 85 or better in all subjects. More ... Swimming lessons Coudersport Community Swimming Pool has announced its swimming lesson scheduled for next week (June 30 to July 4), as follows: Preschool, 11 am, Stella Fink and Wyatt Dynda. Level 1, 10 am, Makenzie Gentzyel and Payton Spaeth. More ...
Flimflam in Emporium Three men posing as tree removers victimized an Emporium couple Tuesday night with a flimflam ploy before being scared off. State police at the Emporium barracks report that three Hispanic men in a newer gray or silver Cadillac pulled into the driveway of the Austin Kowel... More ...
Pet owners in Potter County can obtain reduced-cost rabies shots for their animals this summer. Penn State Cooperative Extension is teaming with a local veterinarian, Dr. Ronnie Schenkein (shown at right), to provide the shots on Saturdays (1 pm to 4 pm) in several locations across the county. More ... Summer reading program Registration for the annual summer reading program continues at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library in Emporium. "Catch the Reading Bug at the Library" takes place over four weeks, starting Monday. Among activities will be a production by 4-H Players and a pizza party with live entertainm... More ... Strawberry Festival July 5 Coudersport New Century Club will once again hold its popular Strawberry Festival at the courthouse square. It's an Independence Day holiday tradition. This year's festival will be held on Saturday, July 5. NCC spokesperson Ilene Altenhein said volunteers are needed to assist with the serving of ... More ... Lessons held at CCHS pool Swimming lessons and water aerobics classes are being offered at the Cameron County High School swimming pool this summer. Water aerobics classes run from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Fridays through Mondays. Swimming lessons will be held on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:15 am, 4:30 to 5:15 pm; 6... More ... LEPC meeting at park Sizerville State Park will be the setting for the Local Emergency Planning Committee/Citizen Corps meeting on Wednesday, July 9. A family picnic will be held at 5 pm. Pam Weeks, State Citizen Corps Program Manager, will attend. More ... Day camp about wildlife A camp where children can learn about amphibians will be held at Sinnemahoning State Park July 16-18. It runs from 10 am to 2 pm and is open to youngsters ages 9-12. Deadline is register is July 11. For more details, call 647- 8401. More ... 'Weekend in the Wilds' events listed Plans are being firmed up for Weekend in the Wilds, set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, in Emporium. Cameron County Chamber of Commerce has announced a tentative schedule of events. Local restaurants will compete in the Cameron County Wild Wings Cook-off on Friday. Later, a movie will be sh... More ... Bible school in July Down County Baptist Church will hold a Bible School from 9 am to noon July 21-25. For details, call 546-2048. More ... |
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