AUTUMN FESTIVAL – Sizerville State Park’s 24th Annual Autumn Festival was held Saturday, with activities for the kids, demonstrations, and lots of great food for everyone. The day was sunny and cool, perfect for strolling through the park and enjoying the event. Several food vendors ran out of their offerings before 3:00, with the […]
Fredrick Yentzer
Fredrick E. Yentzer, 55, of Clear Creek Road, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon (Oct. 7, 2014) at his residence
Thomas Glover
(1927-2014) Thomas R. “Pap” Glover, 87, a lifelong resident of Costello, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday (Sept. 28 2014) after a long illness.
Mildred Troha
(1937-2014) “Mimi” Mildred Fritz Troha, 77, a lifelong resident of St. Marys, passed away Thursday (Oct. 2, 2014) surrounded by family and friends.
William Ostrum
(1943-2014) William J. “Oz” Ostrum, 71, of 402 W. 6th St., died Saturday morning (Oct. 4, 2014) at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois.
First Fork Festival Saturday
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The second annual First Fork Festival will be held at Sinnemahoning State Park on Route 872 from noon until five p.m. on Saturday, October 11. The event highlights local authors and artisans and the history and culture of the First Fork Valley amidst a backdrop of spectacular […]
Three Drug Arrests Made By Boro Police
A press release from the Emporium Borough Police Department (EBPD) lists several arrests made in the past two weeks within the borough. On Thursday, October 2, EPBD was called to assist an agent with the State Probation and Parole Department who was making a home visit.
Three Judicial Tax Sale Properties Awaiting Bid Approval
A proclamation was made by the Cameron County Commissioners in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Marsha Dippold, director of employment support with Dickinson Center attended the meeting to discuss the proclamation, and announce a disability awareness event being held at Dickinson next Thursday.
Grant Money Coming To Benefit Local Projects
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts recently announced that more than $25,000 will be doled out to organizations working in the seven-county region covered by the Elk County Council on the Arts. The awarded grants will support arts activities within Cameron, Clarion, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties in the coming year. […]
Resident Lodges Complaint Against Boro Councilman
Resident Lodges Complaint Against Boro Councilman An Emporium resident lodged allegations of misuse of public assets against a member of the borough’s council during a regular meeting held on Monday night. Emporium resident Alvin Lyon accused Councilman Patrick Garrigan of having borough employees use borough equipment to unload his firewood and store it in […]