Cameron County News Blog: 6/18/06

Cameron County News Blog

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

... is for and about Cameron County

(Press release)
Now you can communicate all kinds of community information...for free! A new Yahoo group has started that is for and about Cameron County and surrounding areas. This is a message board you can use to share info and resources among neighbors.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cameroncountyfyi/

In this group you can:
*Offer Services. Nonprofits can also seek volunteer help here.
*Announce Yard Sales or Community Activities.
*Trade and Barter.
* Share community resources and ideas.
* Ask for info. If you've got a "How do I?" or a "Where can I find?" sort of question, this is the place to seek answers from your helpful fellow members!
* Ask for help. Members can offer you great advice here on all sorts of subjects. All you have to do is ask!

Please keep it free, legal and appropriate for all ages. Selling is not permitted. You can list your business in the Files or Links sections.

Join this great new resource!

Thank you.

posted by Alex @ 6:46 PM 0 comments

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended, Says Causer

HARRISBURG - Rep. Martin T. Causer (R-Turtlepoint) would like to inform residents that the application deadline to file for the 2005 Property Tax/Rent Rebate has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31. By extending the deadline, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue expects an additional 36,000 applicants to apply for the rebate program.

Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $500 based on their rent or property taxes paid in 2005. The 2004 Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate report shows that more than 321,000 claims were paid for that year.

The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities.

The household eligibility income limit is $15,000, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is one of four programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery, which dedicates its proceeds to support programs for older Pennsylvanians. Since the program began in 1971, more than $3.21 billion has been paid to qualified applicants.

Residents are reminded to provide all the necessary income, property tax or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms are available by contacting Causer's office at (814) 362-4400 or by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Web site at www.revenue.state.pa.us.

posted by joshhatcher @ 8:11 AM 0 comments

Hit and Run

A DCNR van was damaged sometime between June 12 and 15th/ The location of
the incident isn't clear, but an unknown drive struck the passenge side of
the van.

posted by joshhatcher @ 7:58 AM 0 comments

Break In at the Rod and Gun Club

State Troopers say someone broke into the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club on Sizer
Run sometime 6/17.

Nothing was reported stolen.

posted by joshhatcher @ 7:56 AM 0 comments

Harrassment in Shippen Township

Three Emporium Residents were cited with harassment aft an incident 6/18.
According to State Police. 30 year old Evelyn Hooftallen went to a home on
Rich Valley Road to obtain her children when an argument with Thoma and Ann
Kossman turned into a physical altercation.

All three are facing harassment charges.

posted by joshhatcher @ 7:55 AM 0 comments

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Elk County

Four illegal aliens were arrested at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in St. Marys
last week. According to WESB News, a State Police officer stopped to check
on an unattended suitcase. During the course of the investigation, the
officer discovered the suitcase belonged to a Hispanic male without
identification. Three other men were arrested as well. Counterfeit documents
were seized, and the suspects were turned over to the Bureau of Immigration
and Customs.

posted by joshhatcher @ 11:37 PM 0 comments

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