Flu shot clinics scheduled in Potter County
      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;
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Coudersport Schools state funding cut by $40,000
Coaching, transportation issues also discussed
      Approval of the state’s 2009- 10 budget came as welcome news at Monday’s meeting of the Coudersport Area School Board.
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‘Heritage’ project moving forwards; input welcome
      A project to draw tourists and spotlight heritage of communities across northern Pennsylvania is expanding. Austin, Coudersport, Galeton and Smethport are implementing work plans under the Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Communities Program. Business operators or others in those communities who want to become involved should call 435-7706 or visit the website, paroute6.com.
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Kudos for county’s anti-bullying program
      Potter County’s bullying prevention program has been recognized by the state for its positive impact.
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Potter County real estate transfers
      Following are recent real estate transactions filed with the Potter County Recorder of Deeds: --Sept. 22, Kimberly A. Mullhollen to Northwest Savings Bank, Coudersport Borough, $155,219.
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County Emergency Center gets green light
      Weeks after a Commonwealth Court panel rejected a suit filed by three couples who objected to the new Potter County emergency services center being built near their homes in the Maple View area, the full court has turned down the plaintiffs’ appeal.
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Sweden Valley Manor recognized
Skilled care home named Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce ‘Member of the Year’
      Sweden Valley Manor, the skilled care home located along Rt. 6 near the Coudersport Borough/Eulalia Township border, was recognized as the 2008 Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year. Announcement came during the Chamber’s annual recognition dinner last week at the Coudersport Golf Club.
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Incident command class coming up in Sinnemahoning
      Sinnemahoning Fire and Ambulance is sponsoring a State Fire Academy Incident Command 200 Level class on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, from 8 am to 4 pm. This free class is offered in conjunction with Butler Community College. Lunch will be provided. Ed Hoffman and Kevin Johnson will be the instructors.
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More treatment plants coming for gas drilling waste water
      A state environmental official told members of the Potter County Natural Gas Task Force Tuesday that upwards of 60 operators are interested in building treatment plants to handle waste water from natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania. None of the facilities are proposed for Potter County.
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