Deer-hunting season has been a mixed bag so far in northcentral Pennsylvania, according to an informal sampling of hunters who have combed the forests and fields since Monday morning. Snowfall last weekend improved visibility, but an icy coating that was applied by Mother Nature in the days following the opener has made it next-to-impossible for hunters to move around without […]
2008-12-06
CONCERN AIRED ABOUT DRILLING’S IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT
More than a dozen environmental groups and outdoors organizations have raised red flags over the potential impact of deep natural gas well-drilling on water resources. They expressed their concerns in a letter last week to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP). In it, they warn that current state laws and enforcement activities could allow energy companies to “irreparably and […]
THIRD DECADE FOR CHRISTMAS HOUSE MIRACLES
An 18-year-old girl pushed out the door by an abusive father, told never to return. A woman and her three children burned out of their home, then abandoned by an alcoholic husband. As director of Christmas House in Coudersport, Alyce Reese has seen it all. “There’s just so much need,” she laments. And yet, there’s no stronger believer in the […]
COUNTIES FINE TUNE BUDGETS DOWN THE STRETCH
Fine-tuning continues on 2009 budgets by commissioners in both Cameron and Potter counties. Cameron County Commissioners Glen Fiebig, Phil Jones and JoAnn Smith will unveil their preliminary 2009 budget on Monday morning. It will be available for public review and input up until the scheduled adoption at noon on Monday, Dec. 29. The board has not announced the proposed 2009 […]
‘CHRISTMAS IN THE WILDS’ ACTIVITIES NEXT WEEKEND
Countdown continues for Emporium’s annual “Christmas in the Wilds” observance, scheduled for the Dec. 13-14 weekend and sponsored by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. Breakfast with Santa will be held at the firehall on Saturday from 9 am until 11. The cost is $3.00 adults and $2.00 for kids. Numerous non-profit organizations will be selling hot drinks, soups, cookies […]
RIGASES SEEK RELEASE ON BAIL; AWAIT APPEALS COURT ACTION
John Rigas and son Tim are asking a judge to release them from federal prison on bail while they await action by the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals on their request for a new trial. Their motion, filed by attorney Lawrence McMichael, argues that the Rigases pose no flight risk and their appeal raises substantial issues that could lead […]
COLE OFFERING FREE FLU SHOTS
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will offer free influenza and pneumococcal vaccines from 3-6 pm on Tuesday and from 5-7 pm on Thursday at the hospital’s Wellness Center in Coudersport. The free walk-in clinics are made possible by a grant through the Pa. Dept. of Health and are open to adults. Pediatricians also recommend vaccinating children against the influenza virus. Parents […]
AREA NEWS BRIEFS
‘Treasure Lake Borough’? DuBOIS – Many residents of the Treasure Lake development outside of DuBois continue their efforts to establish their own local government and secede from Sandy Township. Clearfield County President Judge Fredric Ammerman is hearing the case, as the Sandy Township Supervisors oppose the move. Attorneys Alan Young and Michael Yeager represent the Treasure Lake Borough Committee. Not […]
DEEDS RECORDED IN CAMERON
Following are recent land transactions recently filed with the Cameron County Recorder of Deeds: –Nov. 3, Kathryn H. Waldspurger to Kathryn H. Waldspurger, Lumber Twp., $1. –Nov. 4, Betty M. Eichelberger to John E. Eichelberger, Shippen Twp., $1. –Nov. 7, Fred L. Kennard III to Frederick L. Kennard III, Grove Twp., $1. –Nov. 10, Norman E. Reid to Toby L. […]
RENT, TAX REBATE DEADLINE DEC. 31
Deadline to apply for the state’s Property/Tax Rent Rebate program is Dec. 31. Rebates of up to $650 are available based on rent or property taxes paid in 2007. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. Eligibility income limits for homeowners have been […]