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Nothing that has happened in recent days has eased the concern by county commissioners across Pennsylvania over the state budget impasse. More ... Potter County Human Services welcomes new volunteers for an active Mentor Program, based on the premise that children with higher self-esteem stand a better chance of living a fulfilling life. Mentors are asked to spend just an hour or two each week making a difference in the life of a child. More ... Residents of the Odin and Bark Shanty areas, north of Austin, know what they saw - whether the National Weather Service confirms it or not. Sherry and Ed Clark were fishing at Stevenson Dam when the wind kicked up and the sky looking back toward Austin took on a strange appearance. More ... Traditional arena events of lumberjack competitions and horse pulls are being complemented by bluegrass and folk music, chainsaw carving and demonstrations of traditional lumberjack skills and lifestyles during this 58th annual Woodsmen's Show, which continues through Sunday at Cherry Springs State Park.. More ... These numbers are in the news. 32 Dr. Charles A. Blumle of Emporium has announced that he is retiring from his dental practice, effective Aug. 27, after 32 years. Dr. Blumle has for some time been seeking a dentist to assume his practice. At this time, there are no plans for another dentist to open a practice in Cameron County. More ... A century of service was observed during a quiet ceremony last week, as the Emporium barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police paused for a centennial observance. There was strong opposition to establishment of a state-controlled police force when the organization was formed by signature of Gov. Samuel W. Pennypacker in 1905. More ... Allegheny River Riders have announced the following sponsors of the June 6 Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Dice Run. The event raised $9,000 in support of the teen suicide prevention program. More ... A Potter County sailor was onboard last week as the U.S. Navy's newest nuclear attack submarine, the USS Hawaii, cruised into its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Seaman Robert B. Darrin of Coudersport stood at attention as a member of the Navigation Division of the massive USS Hawaii, the Navy's third Virginia-class submarine. More ... Potter County got some good financial news at Thursday's meeting of the Retirement Board, following the Commissioners' bi-weekly meeting. Jeff Davidek of C.S. McKee, the county's investment management firm, reported that Potter's retirement account jumped 12.17% in the second quarter of 2009. More ... Area residents can now purchase Verizon wireless products and take advantage of related services without having to drive long distances. COS Wireless, a division of Wysox-based County Offi ce Supply and Equipment, recently opened a store in The Gallery, formerly the Sears Building, on North Main Street in Coudersport. More ... Camp burglary spree State police from the Denton Hill barracks continue their investigation into a series of seven seasonal home break-ins occurring last week in Hector and Pike townships. More ... Emporium Borough Council is considering adoption of ordinances requiring the removal of junk cars and prohibiting excessive noise within borough limits. No action was taken at the July meeting, but members said the measures are being considered. More ... Street Machines Auto Care Inc. of Coudersport is celebrating its 30th year in business - an exciting benchmark for the family-owned operation. Located on Rt. 6 west for the past 22 years, Street Machines was established in 1979 by owner Jim Tilley, with the help of Darwin "Duke" Reed and Thomas Leet. More ... Charles Cole Memorial Hospital exceeded patient satisfaction levels among most hospitals in the state as well as the country, according to the most recent Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems. More ... Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative members discussed trends in the state's energy industry and returned three incumbents to the board of directors during the utility's annual meeting. More ... Businesses and industries in Cameron and Potter counties interested in exploring options for marketing their products or services to foreign countries are encouraged to become involved with the North Central Export Program. More ... Local insurance agent Jeffrey Azzato has been recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors honored Azzato for more than 15 years of service as a certified counselor. More ... As many as four in 10 Americans could contract influenza H1N1 this year. Three victims each have been identified since June in Potter and McKean counties. All have recovered without complications. As of Thursday, there were 1,928 confirmed and 71 probable cases in 51 of the state's 67 counties. Cameron County has not yet had a confirmed case. More ... State suing companies KARTHAUS - Two companies that leaked nuclear radiation into the Quehanna Wild Area near Karthaus are being sued by the state for millions of dollars in clean-up costs. About $20 million has been spent for remediation at the site near the juncture of Clearfield, Clinton and Centre counties, where the pollution started a halfcentury ago. More ... |
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