Political battles in Harrisburg over the new state budget were settled just before Independence Day, resulting in three-percent higher subsidies for local school districts. About $1 million more is coming to the region to help school districts cover 2008- 09 expenses. More...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOOKING TO FORM PROMOTIONAL AGENCY
Cameron County may break away from a regional marketing organization and attempt to reach out to tourists on its own. With the county's economy growing increasingly dependent on tourist dollars, some local leaders believe a new approach could be in Cameron County's best interests. More...
Officials in Cameron County are interested in the idea of a state prison being located in the county, but nowhere near ready to take an official stand. The issue was discussed briefly by Commissioners Glen Fiebig, Phil Jones and JoAnn Smith on Monday. More...
Endless Mountains Chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education has scheduled a motorcycle run to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of Cameron and Potter Counties for Saturday, July 19. More...
(Arthur Kear is a restaurant owner in Ulysses and active member of "Save God's Country," a citizens group formed to battle an industrial wind installation in the Ulysses area. More...
Despite $4-a-gallon gasoline and a host of competing events, the 34th annual Bark Peelers' Convention was a winner. Saturday's crowd was close to on par with prior years. Turnout Sunday was down some, but respectable. More...
Invasive exotic plants change the landscape of our forests, meadows, and wetlands by growing rapidly and crowding out native plants. They reproduce and spread quickly, and are often difficult to eradicate. Wildlife that rely on native plants are displaced and natural biological processes are disr... More...
Potter-McKean Little League baseball all-stars have advanced to the Pa. District 15 championship game. Results of Thursday night's title clash were not available at press time. A 3-1 win over Susquehanna City on the diamond at Shinglehouse propelled P-M into the showdown. More...
Vicki L. Uber, 49, of Brookville, formerly of Emporium, died at her residence Thursday, (July 3, 2008) following a lengthy illness. Memorials may be made to DRMC Hospice, P.O. Box 447, DuBois PA 15801. More...
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