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Memorial Day services in Coudersport, Emporium and Austin served as reminders of the price of freedom. Hearty handshakes and hugs greeted World War II veterans Mike Lajcsak and Melvin Setzer in Coudersport after an audience heard of their harrowing experiences. More ... Recent additions to the shelves of the Barbara Moscato Brown Library in Emporium are: Sara Snow's Fresh Living; Saved, rescued animals and the lives they transform, by Karin Winegar; The New Codependency, help and guidance for today's generation, More ... Following are real estate transactions recently filed with the Potter County Recorder of Deeds: --On May 11, Rickie M. Fillhart to Carla M. Drabert, Roulette Township, $20,000; Kellen D. Gerhart to Kurt W. Hynds, Eulalia Township, $69,000. More ... Summer has arrived in Potter County, and with it the promise of an abundance of locally grown produce. Northcentral Pennsylvania is very much a part of the "locavore" movement that's sweeping the nation, enhancing economic, environmental and social health by utilizing locally produced goods and services. More ... A Genesee man received a jail sentence for selling marijuana. Jeremy Cramer, 33, and a co-defendant were dealing the drug in the village of Genesee. He'll spend two to 23 1.2 months in jail, perform 25 hours of community service, spend a year on probation and pay a $500 fine. More ... Employees of Tri-County Rural Electric conducted separate safety demonstrations for PennDOT staff and 4-H members on Wednesday afternoon at the Coudersport Consistory. During the demonstration, rubber boots, gloves, a stick and a ladder were all brought into contact with an energized source, either catching on fire or smoking upon touching the source. In another demonstration, a hot dog burst into flames when placed against an energized car door - illustrating what could happen to a human hand in the same situation. "If you don't get anything else out of this, remember this - stay away from downed power lines," said Tri-County representative Gerald Duffee. Persons whose vehicle comes into contact with power lines should not attempt to leave their vehicle until the electric company arrives to deal with the situation, Duffee noted. More ... 6.7 Is it just a coincidence that gas prices rose signifi- cantly just before one of the busiest weekends on U. S. highways? Western Pennsylvania gas prices rose 6.7 cents during the week leading up to Memorial Day, increasing the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to $2.429. More ... Meth lab warning JOHNSONBURG - Production of methamphetamine is likely taking place at numerous locations throughout northcentral Pennsylvania, either by users feeding their addictions or drug pushers taking advantage of the users. More ... Motorcycle crash A downstate motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash occurring on Rt. 872 near the Portage Road in southern Potter County last Friday evening. Jeffrey L. Striegel, 54, of Falls Creek, was driving south at a high rate of speed when his bike failed to negotiate a right hand. More ... Crews will begin road improvement work across five state routes in Potter and Cameron counties in the coming week. Work will begin on Route 6 and then move to Route 872, followed by Routes 46, 120 and 2001 in Cameron County. More ... Emporium Borough Police Department will be issuing bicycle licenses every Saturday in June from noon to 4 pm at the old firehall on Fifth Street. Cost is $1.00 per license. More ... |
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