by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A preliminary hearing for a former Cameron County High School (CCHS) substitute teacher on charges including child pornography was waived on Thursday in Emporium. Jon Raymond Serianni, age 41, of Mountain View Lane in Shippen Township, chose to waive his preliminary hearing on the advice of his […]
An Emporium man entered guilty pleas and was sentenced in five separate cases, including two involving driving under the influence (DUI) and three burglaries, at the Cameron County Courthouse on Tuesday. Brendyn M. Chmelar, age 26, of Mountain View Road in Emporium, entered guilty pleas in all five of the cases held against […]
A hearing Tuesday at the Cameron County Courthouse was originally scheduled to reveal the results of an assessment by the Sex Offenders Assessment Board, but instead saw the defendant request a new attorney. Joseph William Chapman, age 31, formerly of Emporium, Coudersport and New York State, appeared in front of Judge Richard Masson […]
An arraignment was waived for Kenneth Jackson, age 32, of Emporium, accused of felony burglary and criminal trespass. Jackson has had several court dates continued due to a lengthy hospital stay for health issues. Bail was also set during the hearing, with Attorney Jeanne Miglicio requesting unsecured bail. All of Jackson’s family lives […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County School District Superintendent Christine Holjencin discussed a letter written to district parents concerning the cancellation of schools for inclement weather during Thursday night’s meeting of the district’s board of directors. Within the letter, signed by Holjencin, it is stated that the decision to call a […]
Bids were opened for demolition of the former Furniture for Less building in Prospect Park, Shippen Township at Thursday’s meeting of the Cameron County Commissioners. The building went unsold in last year’s Judicial Tax Sale, but was later purchased from the repository by the county and was slated for demolition. Three bids were […]
An Emporium man’s motion to withdraw a guilty plea to one count of Indecent Deviate Sexual Intercourse (IDSI) with a Child was granted on Tuesday at Return Day proceedings at the Cameron County Courthouse. Arthur A. Helzel, age 35, formerly of 12361 Route 120 in Shippen Township, chose to withdraw his plea, saying, […]
‘ The Honorable Barry D. Brown Cameron County Courthouse RE: Docket #MJ-59301-CV-0000053-2014 Dear Judge Brown, In regards to the court hearing on 1/7/2015, docket number referenced above, I am compelled to express my contention that your ruling in this matter was incorrect, and not just simply in your interpretation of the Home Improvement Consumer Protection […]
(1931-2015) Robert L. Jones, 83, of 100 High Point Drive and formerly of 326 Chase St., Kane passed away at Kane Community Hospital on Saturday (Jan. 17, 2015).
The Cameron County Conservation District is excited to announce their 12th Annual Agriculture Producers’ Meeting to be held February 25 at the Cameron County Courthouse Courtroom starting at 5:30 p.m. This year’s meeting will provide participants with pesticide credits as well as updates from five partnering agencies. Agency updates will be provided by […]
The Sinnemahoning State Park’s Cross Country Skiing Basics program has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 31st due to the lack of sufficient snow cover. The program is set for 10 a.m. to noon. Join Sinnemahoning State Park staff for a fun lesson on the popular sport of cross-country skiing. First-timers as well as […]
Penn Highlands Elk is pleased to welcome Amber Bowser, D.O., to its medical staff. A family practice physician, Dr. Bowser will begin seeing patients on February 4 at the primary care office at 416 North Broad Street in Emporium. “I am pleased to be a part of the Penn Highlands Healthcare team and […]
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library has added the following books to its shelves: Elvis & Ginger: Elvis Presley’s Fiancée and last Love finally tells Her story, by Ginger Alden
Taking advantage of a recent In-Service day at the Cameron County School District, and an opportunity for a captive audience, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, Cameron County Conservation District and Sinnemahoning State Park coordinated a PROJECT WET workshop. PROJECT WET was created to facilitate and promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water […]
Rotarian, Bob Martin introduced speaker, Sue Hoy, Vice President of the Cameron County Historical Society, at the January 21st Rotary luncheon meeting. Sue updated the club with all the new and exciting things going on at the Society. Since its creation in 1921, the Cameron County Historical Society has gone forward into history, […]
A Benefit Dance to assist the families displaced from the December 30th Fourth Street apartment fire will be held at the Vets Club on Saturday, January 31st. Come out and dance to music by Old Skool from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. A DJ will follow.
The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) are planning a youth ice fishing event scheduled for January 31st at Bucktail Lake in Sizer Run. The program is for youth ages 17 and under accompanied by an adult. The event will start at 10 a.m. and last until […]
On Saturday, January 24th, the Cameron County J.O. Bagubas took a small group to compete at the Smethport Junior Wrestling 5-man Round Robin Tournament. Ryan Moore (9-10 age division, 55 lbs.) brought home a 3rd place trophy in his first tournament of the season. The Bagubas also traveled to Smethport on Sunday, January […]
by Dino Brown On Tuesday, the 4th and 5th grade boys basketball team A took on Ridgway’s St. Leo’s. The Raiders lost 14-8. Scoring for Cameron County were Chase Streich with six points, Jameson Britton with two and Devin Streich added one. The 6th grade team had better luck against St. Leo’s, winning […]
with Rich Summers I missed my first home basketball game of the year last Friday and was glad to see the Lady Raiders get back on the winning track. It wasn’t illness that kept me away (there is enough of that going around), it was just a trip to the Seneca Allegany Casino […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider basketball team had three North Tier League games last week and were only able to get one victory. After dropping close games at Coudersport on Monday and Northern Potter on Wednesday, the Lady Raiders rebounded on their home floor […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team had two North Tier League games last week and came away with comfortable wins in both contests. On Tuesday they easily defeated Northern Potter in a home game and on Thursday won at Oswayo Valley. On Tuesday, […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team hosted Sheffield last Wednesday in Allegheny Mountain League wrestling action and the Bagubas came away with a 49-27 win. Paul Etchepare and Austin Smoker both picked up falls and Brandon Saline picked up a major decision […]
by Nelson Haas TRACKING COYOTES I was working a coyote track up along the Cameron-McKean County line in about a foot of new snow. I wasn’t on a serious hunt; just a fun walk, trying to learn the coyote. Around mile-7, the track transitioned into a straight line nearing the top of a […]
by William Crisp No one knows why great squirrel migrations occur and many don’t believe they are even a real event. I’ve never seen one but I trust a few of the sources that claim to have. I’ve written about them before and since then have spent hours sitting in the woods during […]
The Coy-Wolf by Phil Burkhouse I shake my head as I watch the little people hammering away on their digital whatevers and allow my mind to drift back to earlier times in North America. It is obvious early Americans lived closer to nature, probably out of necessity, and this closeness coined many of […]
The eagle cam is back, and better than ever. After a successful pilot run in 2014, the Pennsylvania Game Commission today launched its new live stream from a bald-eagle nest, hopefully just in time for viewers to see the laying of the nesting pair’s first egg. The 2015 live stream differs from last […]
Decisions have been handed down in two cases involving appeals on assessed real estate values within Emporium’s business district. Judge Richard Masson issued the orders on December 31 concerning a building owned by Peter F. Grimone located at 37 East Fourth Street (location of the former Big G) and the Masonic Building located […]
A decision on rate increases submitted to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) by the Emporium Water Company (EWC) is likely to be finalized in the next several weeks, following a release of the binding poll taken by a five-member panel. The panel voted 5-0 in favor of a joint motion by PUC Chairman […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The Attorney General’s Office has declined to press charges in a case involving a theft of money from the evidence locker at the Emporium Borough Police Station. The theft was reported in October of last year, and was immediately referred to Emporium-based Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) for […]
(1922-2015) Harold G. Lininger, 92, of Emporium, died Sunday (Jan. 11, 2015) in Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital, DuBois.
(1914-2015) Marguerite E. Munsell, 100, of 220 West Allegany Ave., died Thursday night (Jan. 15, 2015) at Guy and Mary Felt Manor.
Emporium Shade Tree Commission issues its 2014 Annual Report: The number of trees planted in this year 2014 was five; number of trees pruned was seven; and there were seven stumps removed. Cost of the tree planting, which included cost of trees, freight delivery, equipment for planting and labor came to $3,622.
All volunteers serving with the Emporium and Sinnemahoning Fire companies, Cameron County and Sinnemahoning Ambulance services, Mountaineer Search and Rescue, and Cameron County Emergency Management are invited to a free taco dinner on Saturday, Jan. 24th. The dinner will be at the Emporium Firehall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Boy Scouts want you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys — Boy Scouts. Sign-up night will be January 26th at 6 p.m. Designed for boys ages 11 to 18, Boy Scouting combines outdoor activities, sports, academics, and more in a fun […]
Rotarian, Chris McFall introduced guest speaker, Lynn Newcomer, at the Rotary luncheon meeting January 13th. Lynn, a Reflexologist, informed the group on Reflexology, which is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all the glands, organs and parts of the […]
Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys — Cub Scouting. Sign-up nights will be held on Monday, Jan. 26th at 6 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church, Spruce Street entrance. Designed for boys ages 7 to 10, Cub […]
As part of the Cameron County School District’s enrichment program, led by Mandy Bresslin, 10 Cameron County students recently had the opportunity to visit the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The trip, coordinated by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, […]
The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) are planning a youth ice fishing event scheduled for January 31 at Bucktail Lake in Sizer Run. The program is for youth ages 17 and under and accompanied by an adult.
The Cameron County Community Chest Board of Directors wishes everyone a very Happy New Year. As of January 13, $11,316 had been collected toward the $21,500 goal. This puts us at 52% of the goal. Thanks to all who have contributed so far. The 2015 fund drive will stay open until September 30th. […]
On Saturday, January 17th, the Cameron County J.O. Bagubas traveled to the 4th Annual St. Marys 5-man Round Robin Tournament. First year wrestler, Ishmael Conklin (5 yrs. old, 40 lbs.), set the bar in his first tournament appearance going 3-0 and pinning all 3 of his opponents. Coach Scott Penfield said all the […]
The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba wrestling team had two dual matches last week, both on the road, and split the contests. On Tuesday, CCHS lost to the Elkers in Ridgway but on Thursday traveled to Bradford and overwhelmed the Owls. At Ridgway, Brandon Saline, Paul Etchepare, Rusty Setzer and Jack […]
by Dino Brown The 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys basketball teams only had one game on their schedule last week. Both Cameron County boys’ teams came away with wins against Kane. The 4th and 5th grade team B Raiders got their first win of the season in overtime, 25-23. Dylan Reider was […]
with Rich Summers On cold winter nights when I walk the last block of Sixth Street with snow freezing in my hair and wind stinging my face and whistling in my ears, I sometimes wonder why I leave the house for a high school basketball game or wrestling match. After all, without doing […]
by Rich Summers The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team suffered two North Tier League losses last week. On Tuesday they lost at Otto-Eldred and on Thursday dropped a home game to the defending league champs, Port Allegany. At Duke Center, the Otto- Eldred Lady Terrors rallied for thirty-nine […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team had three North Tier League games last week and were able to win two. They beat Otto-Eldred on Monday and Port Allegany on Wednesday but fell to Coudersport on Friday in a showdown for first place. On […]
by Nelson Haas COLT PYTHON .357 I never owned a Python but had the occasion to shoot and handle a few and I believe, like many gun-writers, that the Python was the “finest production revolver ever made.” When cycling a Python, you can hear the clear, crisp movement of the internal parts, giving […]
by William Crisp Recently, in a major outdoor publication I read a wish list of issues that an individual felt should be addressed during this new year. He directed it at sportsmen’s clubs to take up the list and push for change. The writer indicated that they were things that have been hanging […]
Changes To Mentored Youth Program? by Phil Burkhouse I have been reading with interest about the upcoming agenda for the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners. It appears that very little change is planned for deer hunting seasons and licenses. Almost every hunter I talked to in our area is quite unhappy with the […]
New signs going up on the Community Education Center building in St. Marys. The CEC offers professional, academic and personal opportunities for lifelong learning in Elk and Cameron counties and the surrounding areas.
The Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties (CEC) has launched a re-branding campaign as the Community Education “Center.” This name change is part of a larger campaign to expand and develop new marketing strategies. “There are still too many individuals, families and businesses in the immediate area that do not know […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor At last Wednesday’s workshop meeting of the Cameron County School District’s Board of Directors, member Sandy Shields reiterated concerns that the Cell Phone Policy should be reviewed in light of recent incidents. Superintendent Christine Holjencin stated at a previous board meeting that “it is a good policy,” […]
An Emporium man injured in a fatal car accident on the Old West Creek Road in Shippen Township is still in the hospital several weeks after the incident. The family of Patrick Hornung, age 25, has set up a GoFundMe page to take donations to help with medical expenses associated with Hornung’s stay […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners approved a services agreement with the West Creek Recreational Trail Association to provide assistance with grant applications and administrative services for the burgeoning trail system which begins in Emporium and is planned to eventually run to St. Marys along the old rail line. The […]
Support for efforts by the State Land Tax Fairness Coalition is increasing, with a number of associations, counties and representatives now on board. Municipalities and school districts in rural Pennsylvania suffer from dwindling tax bases and revenue shortfalls annually, in part due to the large percentage of state-owned or preferentially-taxed land within their […]
Hi Kent, Happy New Year. Concerning the January 7 issue of the Echo ‘Drivers Ed.’ – It began in the 1950s, not sure which one. The instructor was Bill Bitner.
Dear Editor, When it comes to winter car care, many motorists think of antifreeze and batteries, but vehicles need extra attention when temperatures drop below zero. These six quick tips will help your vehicle perform at its best during cold weather months.
I (sort of) grew up in Emporium, from about age 2 in 1941 to age 13 in 1952, when we moved to Bath, NY, 100 miles away.
‘ In response to Glenn Gutgsell’s question about Suicide Knobs. The correct name for Necker Knobs or Suicide Knobs is a “Brodie Knob.”
(1927-2014) Roger H. Schnee Sr., 87, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully of natural causes, Saturday (Dec. 20, 2014).
(1939-2014) David T. Blinzler, age 75, of Erie, passed away Monday (Dec. 22, 2014) at Saint Mary’s Asbury Ridge, where he had been a patient since October of this year.
(1979-2015) Timothy A. Floravit, 35, of 140 Baker Road, Beaver Falls, and formerly of St. Marys where he was born and raised, died on Wednesday (Jan. 7, 2015) following injuries sustained in an accident in Clarion County.
(1921-2015) Eleanor A. Walden, 93, of Manor Care Potomac, Potomac, Maryland, formerly of 175 Parkway Dr., Emporium, died at Manor Care Potomac, Potomac, Maryland on Thursday morning (Jan. 8, 2015).
(1976-2015) Renee L. Streich, 38, of 759 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday (Jan. 6, 2015) at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.
Harold G. Lininger, 92, died Sunday (Jan. 11, 2015) in Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital, DuBois.
(1984-2015) Robert Steven Steffer, Jr., 31, of 101 Meadow Rd., died Sunday night (Jan. 10, 2015) at Montefiore-UPMC, Pittsburgh.
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for December: Larry E. Smith conveyed property in Gibson Township to Michael E. Shue II for $17,000.
This week the Cameron County Christian Center, located at the Old 4th Street School, will be having an indoor “Yard Sale.” The yard sale will benefit a missions trip to the Immokalee Haitian Free Methodist Church. This is a church of about 150 Haitian people, many of whom work in the fields and […]
The Cameron County Fair Association is planning for this year’s Parade of Stars. It will be held on February 28 at the Cameron County High School. Do you sing, dance, play an instrument or have some other unique talent? The committee is looking for you!
All volunteers serving with the Emporium and Sinnemahoning Fire companies, Cameron County and Sinnemahoning Ambulance services, Mountaineer Search and Rescue, and Cameron County Emergency Management are invited to a free taco dinner on Saturday, Jan. 24th. The dinner will be at the Emporium Firehall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.