The Roulette Rebel

Posted on February 9, 2010by Admin –

Rep. Marty Causer testifies at a hearing in Coudersport on proposed state regulations for outdoor wood-fired boilers. Causer said the regulations would be burdensome for consumers and are unnecessary because local governments have the authority to regulate the boilers when and where it is appropriate. People still have time to submit written comment prior to the Feb. 12, 2010 deadline: Mail written comments to the address listed above. Express mail may be sent to the Rachel Carson State Office Building, 16th Floor, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301). No f...

Posted on February 9, 2010by Admin –

Comment Letters on TDS pollutants to DEP Friday is the last day to comment on the proposed new standards to greatly reduce new, high TDS (primarily salts) discharges into Pennsylvania rivers. John Hines, DEP’s Water Secretary, speaking at Lycoming college on January 29th clearly indicated he favored backing off the proposed standards for controlling TDS discharges. He cited the economics of the gas industry and other manufactures. His intent wasn’t spelled out but he seemed to indicate a nuanced and selective poisoning of our rivers rather than the mass one which is happening now. Additio...

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Sources report Rendell will ask to extend sales taxes to darn near everything.Time Change: Governor Rendell’s Budget Address I invite you to watch my budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly starting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9 (This is an hour earlier than previously announced). My budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year is focused on bolstering Pennsylvania’s economic recovery, creating jobs, keeping taxes under control, continuing our investments in schools, and ensuring essential services are provided to older adults and Pennsylvanians in need. Like all other states, Pennsyl...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Trash Dumpers At It Again.Troopers are looking into several bags of trash that were thrown onto the side of the road at the Brookland Club on Telescope Road in Ulysses Township, about a mile wast of Route 49 on Sunday or Monday. Anyone with information is asked to contact troopers at 814-274-8690. Trooper Chad Savannah is investigating.

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Residence Entered On North Genesee Road.Unknown actor(s) entered the residence of Victoria Houghtaling and Kyle Woodring at 116 North Genesee Road in Genesee, PA, on Sunday between 2:30 and 3:30 pm, by prying open a side door. Once inside the residence, the actor(s) disturbed a lock box and then exited through the front door of the residence, fleeing in an unknown direction. The residents were unable to find anything missing. Anyone with any information in this case is asked to contact PSP Coudersport at 814-274-8690. Trooper David A. Walker is the investigator.

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$150.00 Stolen From Purse.Audrey Leigh Kio, 75, of 2049 Pusher Siding Road, Ulysses, PA, was the victim of a theft Sunday between 10:45 am and 12:15 pm at the Kio Family Restaurant at 273 Main Street, Genesee, PA. An unknown actor(s) removed $150.00 ($100. bill and $50. bill) from Kio’s purse at the restaurant. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is asked to contact PSP Coudersport at 814-274-8690. Trooper J. E. Petti is the investigating officer.

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Lyman Road Camp BurglarizedA burglary that took place between 12-12-09 and Sunday at a seasonal residence located on Lyman Road, 4/10 mile west of West Branch Road in West Branch Township is under investigation by State Police. Michael A. Orr, Rolinsville Road, Mew Providence, PA said actor(s) forcefully entered his camp. It is unknown at this time if anything was taken. The investigation remains open.

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Residents have little recourse if plows strike their vehicle By Kate Day SagerOlean Times Herald When Ruby Skroback’s car was struck and damaged by a town of Allegany snowplow on Jan. 5, she was “flabbergasted” to find out that the town’s insurance company would not cover the $6,000 in damage sustained by her vehicle. Or the $500 deductible fee required for her collision insurance. Mrs. Skroback, a senior citizen who lives on Four Mile Road in Allegany, was even more surprised when she read a story in the Olean Times Herald last week that told of a similar situation involving Margaret Close o...

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More highways in Tioga County, Pa. posted with weight limits Star-Gazette The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to post five more roads in Tioga County with permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions. The following state highways will get the weight restrictions along their entire lengths: *State Route 1011 (Bailey Creek Road) in Rutland and Jackson townships. *State Route 4005 (North Fork Road, Brookfield Road) in Westfield and Brookfield townships. *State Route 4008 (North Fork Road) in Brookfield Township. *State Route 4009 (Austinburg Road) in Westfield and Brookfield townships...

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By ANNE HOLLIDAYWESB/WBRR News Director The Bradford Area School District is buying the former Crosby’s on Interstate Parkway and the house next door for a total of $254,000. The $169,000 to Reid Petroleum for the Crosby’s property includes the removal of the gas tanks and the understanding the parcel be “environmentally clean” before the sale is finalized. During Monday’s Bradford Area School Board meeting, district business manager Kathy Kelly said Reid wants to get it finished “as quickly as they can.” Board member Joe Troutman said he believes the prices are...

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch. …WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING… A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING. LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE OHIO VALLEY ON TUESDAY… SPREADING SNOW INTO CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA DURING THE EARLY AFTERNOON. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TUESDAY NIGHT AND INTO WEDNESDAY. INDICATIONS CONTINUE TO SUGGEST THE POTENTIAL FOR 6 OR MORE INCHES OF SNOW FROM THIS STORM. A SECONDARY AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL RAPIDLY DEVELOP ALONG THE MI...

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“Congressman Murtha’s death is a great loss for our country and our Commonwealth. “He was a decorated Marine who served his country during the Korean War and volunteered for combat in Vietnam. He never forgot about our veterans, our troops or their families. “He was a strong fighter for Johnstown, Cambria County and all of the 12th District. “On a personal note, he was a good friend to me and my family for years. I am grateful for the support he gave to Governor Casey and to me in many campaigns over the last 25 years. “Terese and I will keep Joyce and their family in our thoughts...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Coudersport Elementary School kids are getting a chance to show off their talents, large and small, at the PTSA sponsored “Coudy School Kids’ Art Festival” on Saturday, February 20th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Coudersport Elem,entary School. Admission is FREE and open to public and home schooled children in grades K thru 6th. Sign up sheets are available at the Coudersport Elementary Main Office. Local area artisans will also be showing and demonstrating their works. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please call 274-7975.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Murtha. America has lost a true patriot who served his country faithfully first in uniform as a decorated combat Marine, and then as an elected representative. I’ve known Jack and worked with him for more than two decades, starting back in the Reagan administration when I was at CIA. I will always remember and be grateful for Congressman Murtha’s personal efforts on behalf of the Afghan resistance fighting the Soviets – efforts that helped bring about the end of the Cold War. In our dealings over ...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. His passion for service was born during his decorated career in the United States Marine Corps, and he went on to earn the distinction of being the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress. Jack’s tough-as-nails reputation carried over to Congress, where he became a respected voice on issues of national security. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife of nearly 55 years, ...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

A former custodian at the Warren Holiday Inn will spend the next 12 to 24 months in state prison for stealing from customers’ rooms. 22-year-old Angel Phelps of Clarendon took $6,400 that was in a briefcase left in a room in November. She also removed a pair of diamond earrings and a diamond necklace from a guest’s duffel bag between October 5 and November 5. Police say Phelps gave away $1,500 and spent all but $1,700 of the remaining money.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Bradford Township firefighters responded to a blaze in a garage at 219 Rutherford Run this afternoon. Although the garage was 15 feet from the house, the fire did extend to the house, where it damaged one room, the attic and part of the exterior, according to Fire Chief Dan Burkhouse. He said the garage and its contents were a total loss. Firefighters were called out at 12:13 p.m. and returned to the station at 4 p.m. 26 men and three engines from Bradford Township responded, along with a tanker and three men from Lewis Run. Bradford City and Corydon Township firefighters were on standby.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the Murtha family at this very difficult time. His service to our nation in Congress reflected an unyielding commitment to his constituents, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and our nation. However, he holds my greatest respect for the courage he showed in serving as a United States Marine and subsequently becoming the first Vietnam combat veteran elected to Congress. In doing so, he gave a voice to millions of men and women who fought in an unpopular war and were not afforded the respect and care they earned and deserved. It was a privilege to work with him on a nu...

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Harrisburg – Noting the passing today of U.S. Rep. John “Jack” Murtha, Governor Edward G. Rendell today said all Pennsylvanians should be sad at the loss of this “uber-congressman.” “Pennsylvania has lost one of its greatest citizens,” Governor Rendell said. “Congressman Murtha impacted the entire state, not just his congressional district, in ways that almost no individual has. He did so much for so many of us throughout the commonwealth. “He was also the best friend and supporter of our military and the men and women who risk their lives for our country. He worked tirelessly to en...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

“John Murtha may have represented Western Pennsylvania, but he was the voice of hard-working Democrats across the Commonwealth. Representative Murtha’s service to his country and the strength of his convictions made him a powerful force to be reckoned with on Capitol Hill. His career took him from Parris Island to Vietnam, from Harrisburg to Washington, D.C. He was a leader until the end, fighting for American values and middle class ideals. He stood up for veterans and stood firm in his beliefs, not caring as much about political expediency as what he thought to be in the best interest of his ...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

“I am deeply saddened to lose my dear friend and colleague Jack Murtha. He was a public servant in every sense of the word and his passing is a great loss to all of Pennsylvania. Joan and my thoughts are with his wife, Joyce, and their children.” ~~ US Senator Arlen Specter

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

The Senate today adopted a Senate Resolution introduced by Senator Bob Robbins (R-Crawford) marking the centennial anniversary of the Boys Scouts of America. Senate Resolution 230 honors the Boys Scouts for its 100 years of service while creating a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America’s youth ‘When we think about the basic principles promoted by the Boys Scouts, we can see that positive morals and self-responsibility have not disappeared,” Senator Robbins said. “The young men in Scouting prove that they can avoid the negative influences ...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack’s wife and family. This was a man who learned the lessons of service to country first as an Eagle Scout and then in service as a U.S. Marine. He continued that tradition as the longest serving U.S. Representative from the State of Pennsylvania. Sadly, I believe he approached that mark this week. He will be mourned and his expertise will be missed in the Commonwealth.” ~~ Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Statement from Congressman Glenn Thompson on the passing of Congressman Murtha “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack’s wife and family. This was a man who learned the lessons of service to country first as an Eagle Scout and then in service as a U.S. Marine. He continued that tradition as the longest serving U.S. Representative from the State of Pennsylvania. Sadly, I believe he approached that mark this week. He will be mourned and his expertise will be missed in the Commonwealth.”

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

REWARD OFFERED FOR SAFE RETURN LOST FEMALE TAN AND BLACK FACED PUGHer name is Lucy She is wearing a purple collar with rabies tag # 007 She is lost in the Roulette area for about a week now. If anyone has her or has seen her please call (814) 544-8835. This is the correct phone number, the previously posted was wrong.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will present the national tour of “America Amerique,” a documentary play about American immigrants and the United States, for one performance only at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Jena Company of New York will perform the show in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Cost is $15 for the public and free for all students. Seven actors will combine period music and contemporary anecdotes along with eyewitness accounts of striking events and people. The play is made up of 20 scenes based on newspaper accounts, letters, journals and court documents. “Immigration has ...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Body found in Mansfield area Star-Gazette Pennsylvania state police are investigating the death of a man found near his Tioga Township home. Chad Eric Henninger, 33, of Mill Creek Road, was found dead Monday and lying on a gravel driveway outside his home, according to Mansfield state police. More…

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

REWARD OFFERED FOR SAFE RETURN LOST FEMALE TAN AND BLACK FACED PUGHer name is Lucy She is wearing a purple collar with rabies tag # 007 She is lost in the Roulette area for about a week now. If anyone has her or has seen her please call (814) 544-8835. This is the correct phone number, the previously posted was wrong.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Truck driver jailed after Bradford County accident Star-Gazette A Blossburg man has been incarcerated following an accident Sunday evening that damaged a highway overpass, along with several other reported minor collisions. Arthur H. Dawes, 64, an employee of Todd Berguson Trucking of Arnot, Pa., faces numerous traffic charges, including driving with an oversize load without a permit. Towanda state police say that Dawes was traveling west on U.S. Route 6 when he struck utility lines in Standing Stone Township and hit a traffic signal in Wysox without stopping. He then struck the state Route 220 overpas...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch. …WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING… A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING. LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE OHIO VALLEY ON TUESDAY… SPREADING SNOW INTO CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA DURING THE EARLY AFTERNOON. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TUESDAY NIGHT AND INTO WEDNESDAY. INDICATIONS CONTINUE TO SUGGEST THE POTENTIAL FOR 6 OR MORE INCHES OF SNOW FROM THIS STORM. A SECONDARY AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL RAPIDLY DEVELOP ALONG THE MI...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

LIFE FOR IMMIGRANTS AT CENTER OF ‘AMERICA AMERIQUE’ Through the eyes of immigrants, major events from the past 150 years that helped form America will be chronicled when a play takes the stage Feb. 15 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will present the national tour of “America Amerique,” a documentary play about American immigrants and the United States, for one performance only at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Jena Company of New York will perform the show in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Cost is $15 for the pu...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania has died at the age of 77, according to his office. Murtha, a Democrat, had represented Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 1974. The district stretches southwest from Johnstown. A former Marine Corps officer, Murtha was the first Vietnam War veteran elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed Presidents DayDriver Licensing, Motor Vehicle Services Available Online Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, Feb. 13 and Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services Web site, www.dmv.state.pa.us. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24-hours-a-day, s...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Houghton student survives scary crash on I-86 By Staff reports The Evening Tribune Howard, N.Y. – Houghton College student is lucky to be alive after his car went under a tractor-trailer rig Sunday morning, officials who responded to the scene said.Vijay Virmani, 20, of Ramsey, N.J., was on his way home to visit a sick relative, state police Sgt. Gary Whiteman said, when his 1998 Honda Accord hit the rumble strips on the shoulder of Interstate 86 at around 8:20 a.m. Sunday. Virmani overcorrected, Whiteman said, and drove into the side of a tractor trailer, driven by Robert Cartwright, 47, of L...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Odor InvestigationAt about 12:45 pm on Monday, Austin Dept. 44 has been called to Costello to investigate a natural gas odor.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Marcellus gas industry dollars hurt local tenantsBy MIKE REUTHER - Special to The Express WILLIAMSPORT – The big secret is not that gas drilling of the Marcellus Shale is likely to reap financial benefits for the region. It’s that some of those dollars already are here. Realtors, politicians and others in the know claim one needs to look no farther than what has happened to housing rental fees in the past year. State Sen. E. Eugene Yaw, R-Williamsport, serves as chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, which recently headed up a hearing in Towanda to get some answers about...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

Structure FireAt 12:15 pm on Monday, firefighters have been dispatched to a structure fire at 219 Rutherford Run. A second alarm was sounded at 12:26. More information is being posted at http://www.bradfordpa.info/6012

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

It’s Not Too Late Leadership Potter County 2010 Still Accepting Applications Do you want to have a say in the life of your community? Would you like to get behind a community project or issue that has special meaning to you? You can make a difference! One of the most critical needs in the county is strong local leadership for the future well-being of our communities. This program will help you expand your personal leadership skills, introduce you to key issues currently facing your region, and provide you with an understanding of future trends that may impact your community. Through this proces...

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Nancy L. Johnston, 93, formerly of Petrolia St., passed away Friday, February 5th, 2010 at The Pavilion at BRMC. Born January 29, 1917, in Brooklyn NY, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Loretta C.(Kedian) Lamey. On August 28, 1943 in Westport CT she married Harry S. “Hap” Johnston who died on October 15, 2005. Mrs. Johnston was a graduate of the College of New Rochelle where she majored in English and History. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech from Columbia University in New York City. She had been employed by the Bradford Area School Distinct as a speech therapis...

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

WESB NEWS RADIO–PUC Facing 814 Area Code Problem The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has scheduled several public hearings on alternative phone numbers for the 814 area code. The area code is expected to run out of telephone numbers in the fall of 2012. The 814 area code is used in more than 20 counties, including McKean and Potter counties. The PUC is thinking of splitting Northwestern Pennsylvania into two area codes.

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RIXFORD — Mary L. McClelland, 96, formerly of Rixford, died Sunday (Feb. 7, 2010) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Frame Funeral Home in Eldred.

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Police find Springcreek woman’s body on unmaintained road Bradford EraWARREN — Police found a 25-year-old Springcreek woman dead on an unmaintained road in Southwest Township in Warren County early Saturday morning. After a search Friday, the body of Ashley J. Maine was found on Flat Road, which is less than a mile from Selkirk Road, according to Warren-based state police. Police said Maine died of exposure. After finding her vehicle stuck in a ditch on Selkirk Road, state police and Grand Valley volunteer firefighters followed her lone tracks through a wooded area to the road, police said. The sear...

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The Ulysses Township Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, beginning at 6:30 PM in the large meeting room of the Potter County Solid Waste Building. Nancy Kosa, Secretary

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Marcellus Shale business morning learning sessions As development of Marcellus shale natural gas grows in Pennsylvania, businesspeople statewide are being invited to a series of breakfast seminars to learn how it may create opportunities for their businesses. Energy firms are flocking to the Commonwealth to extract natural gas from Marcellus, and are partnering with or purchasing from local businesses and entrepreneurs. Potter County Education Council is hosting a “Your Business & Marcellus Shale: Voices of Experience” educational program at the Potter County Education Council to help ...

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LYMAN RUN FRIENDS GROUP TO FORM The “Friends of Lyman Run” , a volunteer group under the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), will be having its first meeting at Lyman Run State Park, on Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the park’s maintenance complex, located at the upper end of the park, past the lake. The mission of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation is to enhance Pennsylvania’s parks and forests, protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources, and support conservation and educational programs. What is a Frie...

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Domestic AssaultsTroopers from the Emporium barracks report that they have filed charges of Simple Assault and Harassment against a known 49 year old male and a 30 year old female as a result of an incident on Friday night at 10:17 pm in Gibson Township in Cameron County. In the incident, troopers said the male individual, from Driftwood, scratched the face of the female, also from Driftwood. The female then scratched the male’s face. State Police don’t list the names of persons who are victim of a domestic incident, and in this incident, both are listed as victims and accused.

Posted on February 8, 2010by Admin –

If you own an automobile such as a car, then it goes without saying that you need an insurance policy. Unforeseen situations like an accident happen without any prior notice. This is the reason why you need to be prepared for such kind of situations. Auto insurance is a nice way of protecting your finances. There is no other way out if there is any accident. But the main issue is that it is very expensive when it comes to accident coverage and it gives you a lot of stress as far as the coverage is concerned. This is the reason why you need to choose the best insurance company which will offer you the be...

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch. …WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING… A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING. LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE OHIO VALLEY ON TUESDAY… SPREADING SNOW INTO CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BY MID TO LATE AFTERNOON. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TUESDAY NIGHT AND INTO WEDNESDAY. ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 OR MORE INCHES ARE POSSIBLE FROM THIS STORM. A SECONDARY AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP AND RAPIDLY INTENSIFY ALONG THE M...

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President Judge Richard A. Masson presided over Return Day yesterday at the Elk County Courthouse.