Historical Sketch of Elk County

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on Historical Sketch of Elk County Elk County is named for that noble animal that once abounded in the region in great numbers. The last native elk, however, was shot in 1867 in Elk County by an Indian, Jim Jacobs. Today, Pennsylvania’s only Elk herd roams freely over the area bounded by Elk and Cam­eron Counties. It is descended from the Elk herd imported into Pennsylvania in 1913 from Montana and Wyoming. The history of...
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Energy-Saving Tips for Today’s Consumers

Posted by on Nov 20, 2013 in | Comments Off on Energy-Saving Tips for Today’s Consumers Conserving energy – and, in many cases, money – depends on personal behavior and choices. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that the typical American household expends 20 percent of its energy costs on appliances and home electronics and 56 percent on heating and cooling. By making prudent choices, consumers can reduce their energy levels – as well as their carbon...
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