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 […]