2013-07-05

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Champion Orthopedics’ Nestor recertified



Dr. Kalliopi Nestor, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with Champion Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Cole Hospital, recently obtained re-certification from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Nestor specializes in evaluation and treatment of patients with short- or long-term physical and/or cognitive impairments and disability that result from musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions or medical conditions. Prior to […]

Health care program for employers



Many employers are having difficulty understanding the particulars of new federal laws covering health insurance. Some of them will see their expenses rise to meet provisions of the Affordable Health Care Act when it takes effect in January 2014. One insurance and employee benefits advisor who has educated himself on the law’s complexities will share his knowledge on Aug. 7 […]

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County wants more HOME money



Cameron County is going back to the well for more federal funding to help low-income residents fix their homes. At this week’s meeting, the Board of Commissioners agreed to apply for more funds through the HOME program, following up on a $300,000 allotment in 2012. Community and Economic Development Director Cliff Clark said the grant is not a sure thing, […]

Local author expands to writing short stories



A self-published local author who has previously pursued poetry has expanded her efforts into short story writing. Tiffany Simar, a lifelong resident of Cameron County, is marketing the collection of 12 novellas through the website, lulu.com, under the title, “From Guns to Lipstick and Beyond.” She has previously published three lyrical poetry books and one fiction work. Simar has been […]

Fitting recipient for Bennett Scholarship



This year’s recipient of the T. Lee Bennett Memorial Scholarship is only a teenager, but his life already epitomizes the spirit of the man for whom the award was named. Samuel Kysor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kysor and a 2013 graduate of Port Allegany, is an Eagle scout, a faithful blood donor, an active youth group member and […]

Numbers in the News



26In 1971, some 42 percent of American adults identifiedthemselves as Protestants. The figure is now 26 percent.The number of Catholics has dropped by 8 percent overthe same period.Meanwhile, the number who identify themselves as “religiously unaffiliated” has risen from 4 percent in 1971 to24 percent today. 355State and local police have been operating with beefedup patrols since last weekend to […]

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Robot, science program starts this week



Penn State Extension is conducting a four-week program on robotics and science in the Coudersport, Genesee and Galeton public libraries. Youths will get the chance to build and program a robot and try their hand at hands-on science experiments. The program begins this week and is open to anyone ages 8 to 14 and is free. Times are Wednesdays from […]