Roughly 50 people were brought up to date on the drama surrounding a proposed transitional housing facility in Cameron County during a public meeting Thursday evening. More...
Monday was my 81st birthday so I definitely qualify as the old-timer for the byline of this column. I have few regrets about the way I lived my life and would only change a couple of things if I could. More...
This summer has been one for the record books with temperatures persistently in the 90s or even higher. Just as heat stroke is a threat to humans, it is also a danger for your pets. More...
A seasoned group of 14-year-old baseball players are competing in the eight-team Babe Ruth Baseball State Championship Tournament this weekend in Williamsport. More...
Organizers of the fifth annual David Hutton Memorial 5K Run/2- Mile Walk have announced that the event will be held on Aug. 21 at the high school in Emporium. Fee is $12 for those who register in advance, or $15 for registration on Aug. 12. More...
Emporium returns from a two-week layoff to begin its quest of the Alle-Catt Amateur Baseball League championship. The Cats of manager Ralph McKimm have a home game at 2 pm Saturday (today) at the local field in Portage Township. More...
Many photographers, professional and otherwise, have been drawn to the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally. Coudersport’s Tim Walck took his shot at it last weekend and came up with this gem. More...
Documentary on gay, lesbian struggle for equality showing locally
By Bob Hooftallen news@zitomedia.net
A documentary detailing a gay teen’s struggle to survive in a rural Pennsylvania town is sure to raise eyebrows when it airs in Coudersport and Emporium next week. More...
Coudersport Borough Council accepted the engineering inspection agreement for the Fourth and Seventh street bridge projects with some hesitation. More...
Potter County is trying to qualify for a joint federal/ state program designed to help local governments organize and protect important records. More...
Plans are in place for the annual Potter County Fair Aug. 1-7 at the fairgrounds in Millport. There will be rides, exhibits, refreshments, animal displays, entertainment and more. More...
Following are real estate transactions recently filed with the Potter County Recorder of Deeds: • June 29, Floyd Paul Perry to Alan R. Taylor, Austin Borough $22,500; Brendan P. Hathaway to Sinjin J. More...
A former member of the Potter County Board of Commissioners is claiming that the current board discriminated against her by refusing to give her a job in 2008 after she failed in her bid to be re-elected. More...
Habitat loss has become one of our most pressing conservation issues. Traditionally, most of this loss was fueled by development and urban sprawl. Now, a much more subtle form of habitat loss is occurring. More...
Lyman Run State Park has announced two programs for Saturday (today). At 7 pm, park visitors can take a look at the sun, using a special telescope, and learn more about it. That will be followed by a program on owls at 8:30. More...
Snowmobilers between the ages of 10-15 in Pennsylvania must possess a safety certificate to operate a sled, except upon lands owned by their parents. Two free certification courses are being sponsored by Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Assn. More...
Jim L. “Chub” Plant, 66, of Ulysses, formerly of Austin, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Ives Run Campground, Tioga County, PA, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Born May 21, 1944 in Emeigh, PA, he was a son of the Rev. More...
Clara “Peg” McFall Bobinko, 95, of Emporium and Rockledge, Fla., died July 17, 2010, in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport. Born Nov. 4, 1914 in Galeton, she was the daughter of Jesse and Harriet Schoonover McFall. More...
Jennie L. Jordan, 94, of Emporium died on July 14, 2010, at Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Emporium. Burial was in Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium. Memorials may be made to Felt Manor. More...