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Text Box: OBITUARIES:   ST. MARYS — Carl J. Pichler Sr., 82, a resident of Christ the King Manor in DuBois and formerly of 245 George St., St. Marys, died Thursday (June 11, 2009) at Christ the King Manor. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc., St. Marys.   ST. MARYS — Donald R. “Pepper” Fleming, 80, of 839 West Eschbach Road, St. Marys, died Thursday (June 11, 2009) at the Elk Haven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc., St. Marys.

Text Box: AREA NEWS                       PLANNING FOR PICNIC IN THE PARK Last year hundreds of people turned out for Picnic in the Park, held on a weeknight at Memorial Park in St.Marys. Because of the success of the first Picnic in the Park, organizers are planning a day long event this August, to be held on a Sunday. A variety of events are planned for the entire family. Keep checking back for more details and listen to The River 98.9   FIREWORKS FRIDAY St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Sally Wilson, visited The River 98.9 recently to talk about a promotion to benefit the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fund. Fireworks Friday will be held on Friday, June 19th. Area Businesses will offer discounts and specials on that day, with portions of the sales donated to the fireworks fund. The fireworks will be held July 3rd   SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT A slow pitch softball tournament is planned for July 11th and 12th in Emporium. Entry Fee is $100.00. Participants should be 18 or older. Call 486-2377 to register. The tournament is sponsored by the Cameron County Fast Pitch Club.   BOY SCOUT TROOP 95 CELEBRATES 75TH Boy Scout Troop 95, sponsored by the Sacred Heart Church of St. Marys, will celebrate it's 75th anniversary on Saturday, July 25th. All former and current members of the troop and their families are invited to 6:15 p.m. mass, followed by dinner For more information, call Jerry Olson at 781-6986. Visit www.smtroop95.com.                             Text Box:  Stewart's Jewelers South Michael Road St. Marys, Pa. 15857                   CLICK HERE                FOR CITY               COUNCIL               NEWS

Text Box: ANTIQUE GLASS SHOW Heritage in Glass Show and Sale on July 25 at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum will feature glass, pottery, ceramics and porcelain.   CELEBRITY AUCTION PLANNED A celebrity auction has been scheduled for 6 pm on July 18 at the Cameron County Vets Club to benefit the Make-A-Wish organization in Cameron and Potter counties. Many auction items have already been received from sports figures and television celebrities.   WEEKEND IN THE WILDS Cameron County Chamber of Commerce announced that this years "Weekend in the Wilds" wil be held August 14th through the 16th. Added to the event schedule is a Jeep Obstacle Course and a Duck Derby for children.