It's one of those rare occasions where a widely advertised franchiser gives way to a local eatery The Corner Deli has opened in the downtown Emporium store that until recently was an affiliate of the national Subway sandwich shop chain. More...
Details of the plan to open a community owned clothing and footwear store in downtown Coudersport sometime in 2010 will be discussed during a public meeting to be held at 7 pm Tuesday at the Potter County Courthouse. More...
Three new commissioners who took office in Potter County in January of 2008 have started out their second year with a bang. Citing a "mandate for change" by the voters, Commissioners Doug Morley, Paul Heimel and Susan Kefover are targeting financial restructuring and improved human resources as two high priorities. More...
Hope is growing dim for supporters of long-time Coudersport businessman John Rigas, who are seeking Presidential clemency to grant him an early release from prison. A law firm was contracted by the family to steer the process during President George W. Bush's final weeks in office. More...
Potter County Department of Emergency Services is moving to a more spacious county-owned building just down the street from the current offices. The new headquarters is a former mental retardation group home located at the Maple View property near Ladona. More...
As tired old St. Nick headed back to the North Pole, the news reporters told us that this past Christmas was not a good one for the retailers. As we head into the new year, the pulse of the nation is "wait and see." Like everyone else, my crystal ball is way too cloudy to tell me anything. More...
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Mr. and Mrs. John Coppock of Emporium have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter, Ashley Lynne Coppock, to Ryan Neal Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Martin of Selinsgrove. On Saturday, Oct, 4, 2008, the Rev. Mark Conklin performed the doublering ceremony at the Emporium Christian and Missionary Church. More...
Thick, crusted snow created treacherous conditions and kept me out of the woods the first few days of this year's muzzleloader season. Conditions improved and on Dec. 30 I finally ventured out, accompanied by my uncle and father, to hunt an area where I had seen considerable deer sign in rifle season. More...
Stakes were high on Thursday night as the Northern Tier Boys' Basketball League's top two teams collided in an early showdown. Results of the Coudersport vs. Cameron County game were not available by press time. Each team stayed on course for the night of reckoning with victories on Monday. More...
Marilyn E. Hooftallen, 89, of Austin, died on Dec. 29, 2008, in her home. Born on Jan. 29, 1919 in Austin, she was the daughter of Grant A. and Leila B. VanWhy LaMont. On Nov. 11, 1937 in Austin she married Earl C. Hooftallen, who died on June 22, 2000. More...
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