Clean Water Funding Projects - Austin Receives $937,300 Grant

POTTER COUNTY -The Austin Borough received a $937,300 grant to construct a new water treatment plant to provide filtration of surface waters, which are the source of the borough's drinking water.

Pennsylvania is investing more than $100 million to clean up state waterways and improve wastewater and sewage facilities that will enhance the quality of life and economic growth in dozens of communities in 23 counties.

Pennsylvania and other states in the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay
watershed must meet federally established goals for nutrient and sediment
reduction to remove the estuary from the U.S. Clean Water Act's list of
impaired waters by 2010.

Among the requirements are new limits on point sources. Significant sewage
and industrial dischargers in Pennsylvania must reduce the amount of nitrogen
and phosphorus entering the Susquehanna and Potomac river watersheds each
year.

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Pennsylvania Game Commission 2005-06 Deer Harvest Estimates

2005-2006 Deer Harvest for Pennsylvania is down almost 14% from the 2004-2005 deer hunting season.

Pennsylvania Game Commission officials released the total whitetail deer harvest estimate for 2005-06 seasons is 354,390, down from the previous year's harvest estimate of 409,320. While the antlered harvest was similar to the previous year, the reduction in the antlerless deer harvest followed changes in antlerless license allocations, which were decreased in response to declining deer population trends in most Wildlife Management Units (WMUs).

"Going into the year, we expected WMU antlerless deer harvests to drop in most WMUs because the Board of Game Commissioners approved an overall antlerless deer license allocation that was down 15 percent from the previous year," said Carl Roe, Game Commission executive director. "For example, in WMU 2G, a 44 percent reduction in the unit's antlerless deer license allocation resulted in a 42 percent drop in the antlerless deer harvest. Most of the changes in the antlerless harvest can be accounted for by the change in antlerless allocations, and demonstrates the strong relationship between antlerless license allocations and harvests...READ MORE

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Potter County Inmate Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes

Jason A. Stine, 28, an inmate in the Potter County jail, was charged Monday with criminal attempted rape, criminal attempted aggravated indecent assault of a child, criminal attempted sexual assault, indecent assault, corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children on the complaint of a young girl.

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Austin Man Charged For Making Terroristic Threats

Clarence O. Pritt, 60, of Austin Pa., was charged March 3, 2006 with making terroristic threats, harassment, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness after an incident on Pa. State Route 155 in Keating Township.

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Game Commission/Fish And Boat Commission Will Award Funding For High-Priority Habitat Conservation Projects

Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Director Dr. Douglas Austen today announced that conservation partners have until noon on Wednesday, May 31, to submit applications to receive federally-funded grants for high-priority habitat conservation projects for endangered, threatened and at-risk species across Pennsylvania.

Prospective conservation partners can obtain more information and an application packet by visiting the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) webpage. This webpage can be accessed by going to the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), clicking on "Wildlife" in the left-hand column, then choosing "Landowner Incentive Program" in the center "Wildlife Grants & Programs" section. The agencies anticipate project selections will be made by mid-June, and contracts finalized by late summer 2006.

These federal dollars are being made available to the two agencies through LIP, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. LIP is designed to protect critical habitats, such as wetlands, stream buffers, grasslands, and old growth and mature forests.

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Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged Suspended

Genesee PA... Cpl. Laurence N. Fisher, 42, of Genesee, Potter County, is charged with two counts of harassment and one count of sending obscene material...READ MORE


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Another Record-Book Black Bear Taken In Pennsylvania

At more than 700 pounds, it moved across the leaf litter of a regenerating mountaintop clear-cut as quiet as a rabbit running across a lawn. The huge black bear had been stirred by one of three brothers working the Chestnut Ridge for bears...READ MORE

Hospitals See Highest Margins In Over A Decade

COUDERSPORT PA., Pennsylvania's general hospitals reported their best profit margins in more than a decade, as revenue last year jumped more than 7 percent and fewer hospitals lost money, a state agency reported Wednesday.

David B. Acker, the chief executive of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, said smaller, independent hospitals are under increasing pressure to save money for new equipment that bigger hospital groups are better able to afford.

"If you need $20 (million) to $25 million over the next five years, making $400,000 (in 2005) isn't going to get you there," Acker said, citing his hospital's finances. "That is the most daunting challenge that we face." ...READ MORE

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COUDERSPORT PA., Marine Corps Pvt. Stephen C. Vought, son of Sandra L. and Donald C. Vought of Coudersport, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C.

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Causer Talks About State Budget In Coudersport

COUDERSPORT PA - There's still a lot of jockeying and compromise to come before the state budget gets approval, State Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, told a group of Potter County officials and leaders...READ MORE

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Roulette Women Injured

ROULETTE PA - Jennifer L. Pinchock, found lying on Main Street in Roulette early Thursday morning (2/23/06), and may not have been assaulted.

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for information which will help them piece together what actually happened.

Pinchock was found lying near the entrance of the Horseshoe Trailer Court where she lives in Roulette PA. She was bleeding with a serious head wound. She was lifeflighted to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre where she is reported to be in critical, but stable condition.

Authorities have determined that Pinchock became intoxicated while drinking in Port Allegany and called a known suspect asking for a ride home. During the ride back to Roulette an argument became physical. Pinchock may have jumped from the moving vehicle which caused the serious head injury but the investigation continues.

Anyone who saw Pinchock after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday(2/22/06), to please contact the PA State Police at 274-8690.

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McKean County PA- Theresa Bottorf, 44 of Shinglehouse PA was found guilty in abstentia of possessing a controlled substance.

A bench warrant was issued for her arrest for failing to appear for the trial. No sentencing date was set.

Potter Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges

McKean County - Kevin Lunn, 23, of Coudersport PA pleaded guilty to numerous sexual assault charges just prior to going on trial in McKean County.

Lunn pleaded guilty to aggravated indecent assault without consent, aggravated indecent assault on a person less than 16, indecent assault, and indecent assault on a person less than 16 and corruption of minors.

Lunn admitted sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl two times between December 2004 and January 2005. He will be sentenced on June 8 after being assessed by the state Sexual Offenders Assessment Board as required under Megan’s law.

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Potter County Burglary And Criminal Trespass in Homer Township

HOMER TOWNSHIP - Sometime around February 18 a burglary and criminal trespass took place on the Back Road, about a mile and half east of the Southwoods Road. Pennsylvania State POlice report that someone built a small fire and camped out on property owned by Samuel Glassmire without his knowledge or permission.

If you have any info please call the Pa State Police at 814-274-8690

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Shinglehouse Pa Man Charged With Assault

Shinglehouse Pa. - Pennsylvania State police have charged a Shinglehouse man with simple assault and harassment for a fight taking place last Friday morning on Blauvelt Hollow Road in Sharon Township.

Authorities claim Richard Allen Jr., 42, struck 44 year old William Allen, also of Shinglehouse, two or three times in the face and head during an argument, causing bruises and cuts. Richard Allen was released on $2500 unsecured bail after being arraigned before District Judge Barbara Easton pending a preliminary hearing.

Galeton graduate, Jeff Beck, visits 4th grade after tour in Iraq

Galeton Pa - While on leave from Iraq, 1989 Galeton graduate, Jeff Beck visited his daughter, Josie’s, 4th grade class. Jeff is a member of the National Guard and his unit is stationed in Wellsboro. He has been serving in Iraq for the past 13 months. After a two-week leave, Jeff will return to Iraq for another 4-6 month tour.

Jeff is the Tank Commander for his unit; he is in charge of the driver, shooter, and loader. He also teaches soldiers how to perform different missions. Jeff has been in the military for 17 years; he plans to retire after 20.

When not on active duty, Jeff works for Patterson’s Lumber Company. He has a younger brother, Lester, in the Air Force.

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Kellie C Tingley has been named to the Dean's List

Coudersport PA - Kellie C Tingley has been named to the Dean's List at Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY. Students honored on the Dean's List have earned a quality point index of a 3.50 to a 3.74 (roughly equivalent to B+ average).

Congratulations Kellie keep up the good work!

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Troop F Camp Cadet Program

Potter County Pa - Applications are being accepted for the Troop F Camp Cadet program offered by Pennsylvania State Police. Troop F runs four camps each year designed to follow geographical boundaries.

Residents of Tioga, Potter, and Cameron Counties attend the Northern Tier Camp Cadet held at the Mansfield University campus during late June of each year. You must be 12 or 13 years of age. For further information on this camp please contact Trooper Scott Henry at (570) 662-2151.

More information is available on the Troop F website

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Deadline To Apply For Second Spring Gobbler Tag April 1

Potter County - Pennsylvania hunters interested in applying for a second spring gobbler tag have until April 1, according to Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe. Applications are available on page 36 of the 2005-06 Pennsylvania Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which is provided to each license buyer, or by going to the agency's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), and clicking on "Spring Turkey Tag App." in the "Quick Clicks" box in the upper right hand corner of the homepage.

Fees for the special license are $21 for residents and $41 for nonresidents. Mailed applications for special wild turkey licenses must be sent to: Pennsylvania Game Commission, Special Spring Gobbler License, P.O. Box 61317, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1317.

Applications also are being accepted at any of the six Game Commission region offices and the Harrisburg headquarters. Applications will be processed and mailed from the Harrisburg headquarters.

The spring gobbler season is set for April 29-May 27, and the daily limit remains one bird. Hunters are allowed to submit only one application for the special wild turkey license during a license year. So far, the agency has received applications for more than 3,500 second spring gobbler tags.

Roe stressed that hunters still are able to take one spring gobbler as part of their general hunting privileges. However, the special license enables the agency to afford those hunters interested in this additional opportunity to take a second spring gobbler in any Wildlife Management Unit.

According to Mary Jo Casalena, Game Commission wild turkey biologist, research has shown that properly timed and implemented multiple-bird spring limits have not caused population declines in other states.

To monitor hunter success, Casalena reminds hunters who receive the special spring gobbler license that they are required to submit a report, regardless of whether they harvest a second spring gobbler.

Revenues from the special licenses could be used to implement and fund the Game Commission's turkey management plan and further educate turkey hunters, thereby promoting additional recreation and safe hunting practices.

Maple Weekend

Maple Weekend

Ulysses, Pennsylvania - Maple weekend at Hamiltons Maple Sugar house is a time of learning and celebration of Pennsylvania Maple Syrup. You can tour the sugar shack and learn how to make maple syrup the Pennsylvania way. For directions or more information call 814-848-9853
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Address: 19 Bunnel Rd
Ulysses, PA 16948
Start Date: Mar 18, 2006
End Date: Mar 19, 2006
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM

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Criminal Mischief In Bingham Township

Horse owner Crystal Kinchen, of Bingham Township, had a 50 foot section of electric fence removed by unknown person/persons, from her property located across from the Northern Potter High School.

Kinchen’s horses were not injured and the Pa. State Police are investigating.

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Hebron Township Family Was Left Homeless After Fire

Potter County Pa. - The home of Randy Pesock was destroyed by fire on Sunday February 19, 2006.

Volunteers from Roulette, Coudersport, Port Allegany and Shinglehouse responded to the fire on West Hebron Road in Hebron Township. The volunteers stayed on the site for several hours despite cold temperatures. There was extensive damage but no injuries to fire fighters or the Pesock family.

The origin of the fire was unknown and the Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal has been asked to investigate.

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Vandalism to a mail box on the North Fork Road in Harrison township is being investigated by state police here. The mailbox, owned by Ralph Snyder was damaged sometime between 6:00 p.m. Monday, the 20th of February 2006, and 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, the 20th of February 2006.

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Game Commission Seeks Information About Illegal Release Of Wolves In Adams County

Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that they are seeking information about the person or persons who may have illegally released a pair of gray or timber wolves or wolf-hybrids that have appeared in Straban Township, Adams County, in recent days. Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) Darren David is investigating, and any information should be provided to the Southcentral Region Office at 814-643-1831.

According to WCO David's investigation, on Feb. 19, an individual shot one of the wolves. After killing the animal, the individual contacted the Game Commission Southcentral Region Office and turned over the carcass to officers.

"The animal is a male and appears to be around 120 pounds, and was not neutered or collared," David said. "We are going to have it examined and tested to verify whether this is a pure-bred animal and to see if there are any indications about where the animal originated."

WCO David also received reports that a pet collie in the area was attacked on Feb. 16, and injured by repeated bites, which is indicative of an attack by another canine, and possibly one of these wolves. The dog later died at a veterinarian's office from its injuries.

"Anyone who sees the remaining wolf should keep his or her distance from it and contact the Southcentral Region Office at 814-643-1831," WCO David said. "Specific details will be very helpful in determining its possible location."

For more information, please visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency website: http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=167471

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Hit And Run On North Fork Road

Potter County Pa. = Josh Williams of Ulysses, 2000 Black Pontiac Grand Am was hit by an unknown driver sometime within the last few weeks. The hit and run occured at his residence on the North Fork Rd. about a half mile east of Kibbe Rd in Harrison Township.

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Galeton Man Charged With Violating A Protection From Abuse Order

Allegedly Charles Culp, of Galeton Pa., physically prevented Crystal Kinchen from leaving her home on the Northern Potter Road in Bingham Township on the afternoon of Sunday February, 13, 2006, threw a phone and made verbal threats.

Culp was charged with violating a protection from abuse order, which was set to expire at the end of the month and released on $3,000 bail.

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Adelphia Expects May 31 Turnover To Time Warner

Cable subscribers may be making their payments to Time Warner Cable as early as May 31.

That is the projected date that the company will take ownership of Adelphia Communication Corp.'s cable systems in Utica, Auburn and Norwich, which all fall under Adelphia's Central New York system.

Comcast and Time Warner are splitting Adelphia's system but Time Warner will be taking most of Adelphia's local customers.

The May 31 deadline is tentative right now as details of the deal are still being finalized, Henry said.

Time Warner plans to update Adelphia's system by increasing bandwidth to offer local and long-distance telephone service. Video-on-demand also will be offered.

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State Working To Protect Hunting Traditions

Edward G. Rendell
Governor

At a recent meeting with local citizens in Potter County, members of my administration discussed how the Commonwealth's Pennsylvania Wilds initiative is working to encourage the growth of outdoor tourism to benefit the local communities in the region, while maintaining our responsibility to properly care for our public lands.

Unfortunately, that meeting and subsequent media coverage have left some people with the impression that this initiative -- this administration -- is trying to drive hunting away and replace it with other activities like hiking and biking. That could not be farther from the truth...READ MORE

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Otto-Eldred trounced by Coudersport

Fans at Wednesday's league game (February 15, 2006) between the Coudersport Falcons and the visiting Otto-Eldred Terrors , witnessed Coudersport's basketball team trounce Otto-Eldred by a score of 67-27...READ MORE

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