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A U.S. appeals court has dealt another setback to former Adelphia CEO John Rigas and his son Tim. A panel of judges in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Rigases’ request for reduced sentences. The panel also ruled that a lower court made no error in November 2007 when it denied them a new trial. More ... A new style of agriculture is gaining popularity in northcentral Pennsylvania, the result of enthusiastic local supporters, specialists serving with trade groups and government organizations, and others. More ... To help local businesses curb energy costs, Cameron County Chamber of Commerce has joined with OnDemand Energy to create an “aggregated buying pool.” Electricity will be purchased in bulk for a fixed time period to lock in a lower price for participating businesses that are Chamber members. More ... Emporium Borough officials will soon review applications received from individuals who would like to serve as chief of police, succeeding Rufus Jones, who resigned. Sgt. Ed Bolin is serving as interim chief. Borough Council is expected for formalize the action to solicit applicants at the organization’s Oct. 19 meeting. More ... More than a decade after a Coudersport teenager murdered a local police officer in Kane, two women convicted of lying under oath in the case have had their sentences reduced. More ... 65 Time has been ticking and the deregulation of electricity rates in Pennsylvania is just weeks away. In January, the average electric bill in the state is forecasted to increase by as much as 65 percent. More ... Cameron County turns 150 years old in March 2010 and Sylvan Heritage Council will kick off year-long events that month by launching its banner project. Banners will be hung from the light standards throughout Cameron County depicting people who have contributed to the history of the county. Each banner will be unique and honor an individual with a photograph. More ... Two major accounting and consulting firms, Parente Randolph LLC and Beard Miller Company LLP, have merged to become ParenteBeard LLC. The company has an office on East Second Street in Coudersport. Other area offices are in Port Allegany, Wellsboro, Williamsport and State College. More ... Gas drilling stalled MARIENVILLE – Managers of the Allegheny National Forest are preparing for a flurry of activity by energy companies seeking to drill in the forest for natural gas deposits found deep underground in the Marcellus shale. More ... Members of Court Doyle #932, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, celebrated their 85th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the St. Eulalia Parish Center in Coudersport. Sixty-six individuals helped to celebrate the occasion, including Peg Rafferty, the state secretary for Pennsylvania Catholic Daughters, as well as many officers from other courts throughout the Erie Diocese. More ... Kenneth McKervey’s 1932 Ford Street Rod won the Pre-World War II Foreign & Domestic Award during the annual Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International. Street Machines Auto Care Inc. of Coudersport did the restoration work. Owner Jim Tilley noted it’s unusual for an American vehicle to earn the honor. More ... Director Tony Scott, taking a break after the dramatic train explosion scene from the movie “Unstoppable” was filmed in Emporium on Wednesday, chatted with onlookers, including eight-year- More ... |
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