Five non-profit public interest groups have threatened a "guerilla war" if Adelphia Communications sells assets to Time Warner and Comcast. The chair of the Center for Digital Diversity says the venture may make sense for the companies involved, but it would be antithetical to competition and the free flow of information. IN addition to the Center for Digital Diversity, the political advocacy organization Common Cause, the Media Access Project, the Center for Creative Voices in Media, and Free Press have pledged to fight any legal way possible to prevent the merger.
THe purchase of the fifth largest Cable Company in American would eliminate much of the competition for Time Warner and Comcast. Time Warner is the second largest cable company, and Comcast is the nations largest.

According to a press release from the Department of Defense, a Coudersport man was killed in Iraq Monday. 22-year-old Private Michael Franklin was killed when a bomb went off near a screening area in Ramadi. One other soldier was killed in the blast. Franklin, who was serving in Korea, volunteered for an Iraqi deployment.

While investigating a drug violation in Potter County, State Police recovered four stolen high way signs. A 17-year-old juvenile of Galeton was charged with theft after police noticed the signs. Drug charges in the incident were also filed.

Hey guys, sorry the updates have tapered off a bit. Things have been really busy. I am going to try to keep things updated more regularly! Thanks for coming to the site!

~Josh~

While some recent temps have indicated otherwise, Spring is on the way, and tree sap will start running soon. In fact, many Potter County Maple Producers will celebrate next weekend for the Maple Sugaring Weekend March 19 and 20, by opening their doors for sugariung demonstrations.


Maple Sugaring is an old art, and many area residents have produced Potter COunty Maple Syrup for generations.

The Aryan Nation has announced that it has scrapped its plans to move to Kansas, after the national director resigned. The neo-nazi hate group will now move to Sebring Florida, the home of one time Potter County resident August Kreis. The resigning national director named Kreis as his successor.
Kreis moved to Florida after an intense battle with the community over his attempts to move the national hate headquarters to Ulysses, PA. After relocating to Florida, he described the people of Potter County on his website as “inbred hicks”, and called them a “cure for racism”.

Adelphia communications has scrapped plans announced last month to offer hardcore porn services over their cable network. Public outcry and obscenity complaints were generated when the company announced its plans. Adelphia founder, and former CEO, John Rigas often gained criticism for not offering adult programming while he held the reigns of the cable company.


***Editor's Note: While I certainly applaud Adelphia's decision not to offer porn movies, I have to ask why they even planned to run it in the first place? Not to sound like a prude, but it's no wonder so many marriages fall apart today. Wanna discuss? Feel free to comment.

A bill to prevent methamphetamine production in Pennsylvania is before the House. The bill will restrict the sale of pseudo-ephedrine, the main ingredient in methamphetamine.

Drug Officials say McKean and Potter Counties are becoming hotbeds for Meth and Heroin.

A State ban on corporal punishment is up before the state house education committee. The committee canceled a meeting Tuesday to discuss an update, because some committee members are uncomfortable about the total prohibition of corporal punishment in schools.
Some legislators feel that paddling in school is a rarity, but it is effective when used properly, and don’t feel right banning it altogether.


***Editor's Note - I don't think any area school do use corporal punishment any more. I remember when I was in Junior High at Port Allegany, paddling was making it's last stance.

We welcome your comments and debate on this topic!

One woman received minor injuries when her Jeep Cherokee spun and rolled striking an embankment just before the Cemetery coming into Coudersport on Route 6 in Eulalia Township Tuesday morning. 23 year old Tara Deblocker of Port Allegany was treated and Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Her 1-year-old and nine month old passengers were not injured in the crash.

Eyewitnesses say the vehicle rolled onto its roof. One woman pulled over to assist, and another motorist warned her not to stop, because more vehicles would make the scene even more treacherous. Icy road conditions are blamed for the accident.

The group performing this year at the McKean County Fair has been announced. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the McKean County Fair, The Platters, one of the first doo-wop groups inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of fame, will be doing a show on Friday August 19th. The show will be at 8 p.m. with track and grandstand seating and no extra charge for any fairgoer with a wristband or handstamp.

A Westfield Woman was uninjured when her 97 Honda Passport slid across Route 49 in Bingham Township. at the Hawks Road intersection. The vehicle struck a ditch, and rolled onto its roof. 30 year ld Tammy Mastin was not injured in the accident.

State Police are investigating ain incident of theft from a 93 year old woman in Ulysses. Paulin Marie Hicks told police someone stole 5 personal checks and sixty dollars from her pocket book. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police.