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Two people were hurt in a a crash at just after 8 o’clock this morning on Rotue 120 in Cameron County, about a mile east of the Elk County line. Police say a Jeep Libery driven by Ali Reigle of Emporium went out of control on the snow-covered road, spun around and hit a car driven by Angela Regulski of St. Marys. Reigel’s vehicle kept spinning until it hit a guiderail. Regulski’s car spun and then jump on top of a guiderail. Regulski was trapped inside the car and had to be extricated by emergency responders. She suffered severe injuries. Reigel sustained moderate injuries. They were both taken by ambulance to Elk Regional Health Center. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

HARRISBURG – Citing the inefficient and cumbersome process communities must endure when trying to remove potential flood hazards from small streams, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) has introduced legislation to force the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to streamline its process. “Stream obstructions, such as gravel bars, are serious flood hazards and can threaten the lives and property of people living nearby,” Causer said. “This is a serious problem, and we need a clear, efficient and effective process to deal with it – now.” During state House budget hearings earlier this year, Causer and several other lawmakers questioned DEP Secretary Michael Krancer extensively about the issue of gravel bars and the difficulty communities and property owners have when trying to address the hazard they create. Causer cited a situation in Emporium, Cameron County, where officials have been working for more than five years to gain approval to remove a gravel bar. The situation is st...

A representative from Emporium's Emmanuel Episcopal Church visited Charles Cole Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing and Rehab residents to deliver Valentine's Day cards this week. Program organizer Sissy Miller delivers the "sunshine cards" throughout the year and also visit residents at the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Grove House, and Elk Regional Medical Center. Pictured, from left, are Harold Lias and Sissy Miller. Photo courtesy of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital