With seven confirmed cases of influenza H1N1 in Potter County, three in McKean and one in Cameron, the Pa. Dept. of Health (DOH) cautions area residents that the actual number of victims is likely much higher. More...
Spending plan eliminates or cuts funding to 500 programs
Local government leaders are awaiting word on how funding cuts in the state’s 2009-10 operating budget will affect their operations. Exactly when state funds will be released is another question not fully answered as of press time. More...
Unemployment at 18 percent in Cameron, 11 percent in Potter
Both Cameron and Potter counties experienced a slight increase in unemployment in August. Cameron’s jobless rate remained the highest in the state. More...
An Oct. 3 headline and caption indicating that the Emporium office of Dickinson Mental Health is closing were incorrect. As detailed in the story, Outpatient Services will no longer be available at the office; however, a number of other services will continue to be offered there. More...
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital and the Potter County Area Agency on Aging have scheduled the following clinics, which will offer no-cost seasonal influenza and pneumonia immunizations to Potter County residents age 18 and older who are elderly, uninsured, underinsured or have limited ability to travel.
Nov. 7, 7 am-10 am, Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Shinglehouse; More...
Last week’s edition carried an article about the appeal of John Rigas and his son being turned down. A federal prosecutor, William Johnson, said, “One of the reasons the appeal was turned down was because the Rigases did not show any remorse.” More...
Author James Burke will be guest speaker for the Cameron County Historical Society fall dinner on Wednesday at 6 pm in the Emporium Firehall.
Burke has chronicled local history in his book, “Pioneers of Second Fork.”
New members are welcome. More...
One question is foremost in a hunters’ mind: how is this fall’s mast crop?
What food sources are available -- and where -- may be the two most important factors to consider when planning a hunt. More...
There was little suspense as the undefeated Cameron County Red Raiders trotted onto the gridiron last Friday night to meet the struggling Otto-Eldred Terrors. The visitors have been able to rescue their football program from oblivion, but they were clearly overmatched in Emporium as the 42-0 halftime score demonstrated. More...
Sandra K. Moyer, 55, of Bangor died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem.
Born April 11, 1954 in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Geraldine Hatt Davis of Coudersport and the late LeRoy Davis. She was the beloved wife of Richard W. Moyer. More...
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