2016-04-02
Fishing is more than catching
Saturday, April 16 is the opening day of trout season in this part of Pennsylvania. For many, it’s the kickoff of spring, regardless of what the calendar says. Camps that have remained empty since last fall will be bustling with activity. The opening day of trout season is second to none when it comes to drawing crowds to many local […]
Wolf Tracks
Perhaps you’ve heard of John Eveland. He is a forester, wildlife biologist, and ecologist. He has conducted research into some of Pennsylvania’s wildlife species and has written state management plans. A former Penn State professor, Eveland is credited with the successful recovery of black bears and elk in Pennsylvania. For several years, Eveland has been critical of the Pa. Game […]
News Briefs
Sing, play, dance Oswayo Valley Memorial Library will present its free “Sing, Dance, Play” hands-on music program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with teacher and musician Rachel Bell. Registrations are being taken at the library or by phone at 814-697-6691. Classes are scheduled April 11, April 18, May 23 and June 6 at 10:30 am. Pa Wilds dinner Registration is […]
Meeting on Potttter County grant
Potter County Commissioners will hold the first in a series of public meetings for input on how to expend the county’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) at 6 pm Wednesday, April 13, at the Redevelopment Authority office at 109 Market Street in Coudersport. These meetings typically attract borough and township officials seeking to develop public works projects that comply […]
Cameron County Conservation District restructures
Cameron County Conservation District has been in transition over the first three months of the year, but its mission remains on course. Retirement of long-time manager Jan Hampton triggered a restructuring with watershed specialist Todd Deluccia succeeding her. Conservation resource technician Kate Morgan took over the role of assistant director. Most recently, Jennifer Dixon was added to the team as […]
Young shooters wrap up season
Another shooting season has come to a close for the Cameron County 4-H Air Rifle Club. Close to 20 members traveled to St. Marys for the Northcentral Pa. Regional Competition that was held Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club in St. Marys. Potter, Clearfield, Elk and Jefferson counties were also represented. Shooters competed in the prone, standing and kneeling […]
AmeriCorps meeting in Galeton
A community-wide organization focused on youth development will host a speaker from AmeriCorps at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 6, at Galeton Area School. Joyce Fosdick, executive director of Keystone Smiles, which is an AmeriCorps affiliate, will discuss options for Gale Pride to benefit from an affiliation. School administrators and faculty, county and borough officials plan to attend. AmeriCorps engages […]