by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Commissioners from rural Pennsylvania counties are continuing their push for tax equity when it comes to state-owned land. County Commissioners representing Cameron, Potter and Tioga counties are heading the State Land Tax Equity Committee in support of two tax relief measures that would have a significant beneficial […]
by Rich Summers The Emporium Hometown Mentors held the inaugural Sports Hall of Fame induction at the Cameron County High School auditorium on Saturday night. During the event, hosted by Dave LaBrozzi, fifteen CCHS Alumni were honored. After Ken Ostrum led the audience in the singing of the National Anthem, longtime school nurse […]
Cameron County’s first annual All Fired Up and Kicking Ash BBQ Competition drew large crowds to Fourth Street on Saturday afternoon. Four competitors set up their grills and smokers on Friday night in preparation for the all-day Saturday event, which coincided with Homecoming Weekend festivities.
Information on Facebook can be easily accessed by friends and family, but also by criminals and law enforcement officials, as is evidenced by a recent investigation in Cameron County. Recently, a home on Route 120 that is owned by an Emporium man was left unoccupied while the owner was out of town.
Cameron County slid out of the top spot for unemployment rates in Pennsylvania, now tied for fourth with Monroe County at a rate of 7.1%, appearing below Philadelphia, Forest and Huntingdon counties. The most recent PA Fast Facts report, released on September 26, shows that Pennsylvania’s rate for July 2014 was 5.7%.
Come and join us at Sizerville State Park to take an unforgettable trip back in time and reminisce about the simple life. On Saturday, October 4th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sizerville State Park will be celebrating its 24th Annual Autumn Festival.
2014 CAMERON COUNTY SPORTS HOMETOWN HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES – Front row (l to r) Brittney McLean (2003), Michael Tonkin (1985), James Kinsler (1962), Bill Leonard (1972) and Luke Fragale (1999). Back row: Bruce Morgan (1990), Mike Simon (1974), Jeff Lloyd (1972), James Zoschg (1970), Dick Peterson (1967) and Matthew Grimone (1975). Unable to attend […]
‘ Hi Kent, There was a question asked about brothers who played football for EHS. There have been lots of them. A few that come to mind are: The Park brothers, Jim and Bob; the Gribbles, Alvin, Harvey, and Frank; the Tompkins brothers, Jim, Bea, and Mike; The Taggerts, Bob and Frank.
Dear Kent, The picture of the football team I believe is the ‘45-’46 season, not ‘44-’45.
(1922-2014) Thomas J. Mahon, 92, formerly of Arnold Avenue, Port Allegany, passed away Thursday (Sept. 25, 2014) in the Bradford Nursing Pavilion.
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity football team picked up their first win of the season Friday night as they dominated the Port Allegany Gators and invoked the mercy rule in a 45-16 win. In the CCHS homecoming contest, the Red Raiders were never threatened […]
with Rich Summers The Raiders, in the words of their coaching staff, got a huge monkey off their back with their first win of the season last Friday night. I spoke with Head Coach Mike Kunes and assistants Jody Bailey and Nick Keller after the game and I was pleasantly surprised at why […]
by Rich Summers The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity volleyball team had three matches last week but were unable to pick up a win. On Monday and Tuesday, CCHS fell in road matches to Coudersport and Galeton, respectively, and on Thursday were beaten at home by Otto- Eldred.
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Red Raider volleyball team continued their season with three matches last week. On Monday they traveled to Coudersport, on Tuesday they visited Galeton and on Thursday they hosted Otto-Eldred.
by Molly Abriatis The 4th, 5th and 6th grade Little Lady Raiders hosted two games this week. On Monday, the JVs lost a close one to Elk County Catholic (ECC) in overtime. The final score was 14-10. Scoring for the Little Lady Raiders were Kendall Richards with 6 points and Tapanga Allison with […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider golf team completed their dual match season last Monday in a non-league contest with the Ridgway Elkers. Ridgway came out on top by a score of 34-21. Cameron County’s Paul Etchepare and Ridgway’s Josh Roselli each carded a 39 to […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider golf team completed their dual match season last Monday as they defeated the Coudersport Lady Falcons 33-21 at the Coudersport Country Club. Kendyl Guisto led Cameron County with a 57 and took medalist honors for the match. Tess Dubler and […]
The Emporium Country Club Board of Directors elected in 2014 are Rick Kahnell, Bari Poorman, Dennis McCulla and Phil Jones. They will each serve a three-year term. Congratulations to Gini Schager! Gini won the Tuesday Ladies’ League with 205 points. Barb Ostrum was second with 193 points and Sandy Stuart finished third with […]
Plans are underway for the annual Youth Pheasant Hunt scheduled for Oct 11th. The hunt, sponsored by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), is for Youth ages 12-16 who have passed a Pennsylvania Game Commission approved hunter-trapper education program. The event will take place 1 ¼ miles north of Emporium just off Route […]
Wandering Aimlessly by Phil Burkhouse The Caribou Bull Land Managers by William Crisp Recently, John Dzemyan, a local land manager for the Pennsylvania Game Commission retired after a long tour of duty and an excellent career. Land managers are an enigma to many people outside the conservation profession ranks […]