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August 29, 2009  RSS feed

Potter County schools get a boost to the tune of $534,000
Districts' hired gun paying big dividends
Grant celebrations are becoming a regular occurrence in Potter County, to the delight of administrators from all five school districts who have made a concerted effort to work together over the past couple of years. Latest ceremony was held last week at Northern Potter High School to recognize a Carol M. White Pep Grant. More...
Movie boosting area economy
Cast, crew of 'Unstoppable' scrambling for motel rooms in already-busy tourist season

Motels throughout the region will be booming in September as cast and crew arrive to work on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, "Unstoppable." But some local lodging operators say they're doing well even without that influx. More...

Police Chief resigns; off duty officer stabbed

Two newsworthy developments involving the Emporium Borough Police Department occurred last weekend. First, Mayor Bruno Carnovale confirmed that Police Chief Rufus Jones has submitted his resignation, effective Sept. 25. Jones reportedly plans to return to the Pittsburgh area, where he will remain involved in law enforcement. More...

 News
• article has image New name, expanded products at Cameron County Pharmacy
A longtime Emporium business has a new name and an expanded product line. What has been he Medicine Shoppe for 30 years is now Cameron County Pharmacy. Frank Staub, who has owned the business since 1991, said the change was made with customer needs in mind. More...
• Vision support group formed at Cole Hospital
• article has image 100th anniversary of Austin's death
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 Potter County News
• Potter County real estate transactions
Following are real estate transactions recently filed with the Potter County Recorder of Deeds: • July 27, Bettie J. Ross to Richard Franco, West Branch Township, $55,000; Daniel A. Yoder to Darryl H. Schaffer, Ulysses Township, $230,000. More...
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 Viewpoints
• article has image TEA PARTY IS HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY
(Sean Haugh of Durham. N.C., is a spokesman for the National Tea Party movement. Residents of Potter and Cameron counties can learn more about the northcentral Pennsylvania Tea Party activities, including a rally at 12: More...
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• article has image Through An Old Timer's Eyes
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 Community Life
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Fred A. Peno celebrated his 90th birthday with about 25 family and friends at the Willow's Restaurant in Sinnemahoning on June 21, 2009. Pictured here with his daughter Marylee Lux (sitting), are his grandchildren (left to right) Britta Hooftallen, Tom Peno and Katy Peno and his great-grandchildren Jacob and Rylee Hooftallen. Mr. Peno enjoyed a sit down dinner on Father's Day. More...
• Coupons for Famers' Market still available
• To offer photography pointers
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 Outdoors
• article has image Attack on Japanese invader
Foreign plants that have been introduced into our region are literally changing the face of our wild areas. From mile a minute vine and garlic mustard, to oriental bittersweet and Japanese knotweed, these invaders pose a major conservation challenge. More...
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• ATV Jamboree Sept. 12 on Denton Hill
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 Sports
• article has image Simcoe, Russell back as coaching volunteers
As Coudersport prepares for the 2009 varsity football opener Sept. 5 at Elk County Catholic (7 pm), there are some familiar faces returning to the field, much to the surprise of many. Paul Simcoe and Tom Russell, a Pennsylvania Hall of Famer and his defensive coordinator, have rejoined the coaching staff in a volunteer capacity. More...
• Storm season is here
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 Obituaries
• Oliver C. Gross
Oliver C. Gross, 95, of Emporium died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on August 25, 2009. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family at Newton Cemetery in Emporium. Barnett Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. More...
• Edith Winch
• Harold 'Dick' Taylor
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