Snow, Ice and Freezing Cold Causing Sidewalk Hazards

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The Emporium Borough Maintenance Crew has been kept pretty busy this year with all the snow, ice and freezing cold temperatures. In addition to caring for roadways, the borough also clears snow from between meters in the business district and has to care for sections of sidewalks […]

Guilty Pleas Entered On Return Day

    Several defendants entered guilty pleas during return day proceedings at the Cameron County Courthouse held on Tuesday. Lee A. Pontzer, of Ridgway, pled guilty to a charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of a controlled substance, possession of a-PVP (Bath Salts) and driving with a suspended license for an incident that occurred […]

Jasper Harris & Son Building Slated For Demolition By County

    An interested buyer was given until Friday to comply with directives from the Cameron County Commissioners but will not be permitted to purchase the former Jasper Harris & Son building on East Fourth Street in the Emporium Borough. “He has the final proposal and wants to see if he can meet the conditions—we’ll […]

Local Businessman Announces Run For County Commissioner

    Bill Bogart would like to announce his candidacy for the office of Cameron County Commissioner. Bill is a longtime resident and native of Cameron County and is a graduate of Cameron County High School. He holds a BBA from St. Bonaventure University, and has a Master’s Degree in Community Services Administration from Alfred […]

Hampton To Seek Commissioners Post

Hampton To Seek Commissioners Post   First and foremost, I love this county.  I, Jan Hampton,  am joining the ranks of those who desire to become a Cameron County Commissioner.  I have spent more than half my life in service to my beloved home county. I worked within the Cameron County School District for over […]

Commissioners Dealing With Real Estate Issues

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners have been dealing with several issues involving real estate in recent weeks. Several meetings have been held with a prospective buyer concerning an Emporium building currently owned by the county, while work is readying to begin on the former Furniture for Less building in […]

Little League Sign-Ups

    It’s time to Think Spring! Little League sign-ups for boys and girls ages 5 to 16 will be held at Memorial Hall on Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be additional sign-ups on […]

Charlotte Woodley

  (1927-2015) Charlotte Rueger Woodley, 88, of 119 Iron Run Rd., St. Marys, died Tuesday (Feb. 17, 2015) in Scranton.

Polar Picnic

    Bored and want something to do? Don’t feel like cooking? Got cabin fever? Missing summer? Come and chill at Polar Picnic 2015 on Saturday, March 7th at the Emporium Firehall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Parade of Stars Saturday

    The Cameron County Fair Association is continuing to accept performers for the upcoming Parade of Stars. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Cameron County High School. If you know of anyone who would like to be part of the show, please contact Pat Kempher at 486-1412.

Music Booster Taste Table at Parade of Stars

    The CCHS Band will be hosting the Taste of Music taste table at the Cameron County High School on Saturday, Feb. 28th prior to the Parade of Stars. A variety of foods and drinks will be available for 25 cents a serving. Serving will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Stomp In the Snow

    Join Sinnemahoning State Park staff for a fun snowshoe hike through the 40 Maples Day Use Area to look for tracks and traces of winter animal activity. The Family Snowshoe Hike will be Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to noon.  First-timers as well as experienced snowshoers are welcome!  

Cash Bash

      The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #6221 will hold their annual fundraiser next month. The ever-popular Cash Bash is scheduled for March 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Cameron County Vets Club on East Third Street in Emporium.

Mountain Melodies To Perform at Driftwood Senior Center

    The Driftwood Senior Center is excited to have a morning of entertainment by the Mountain Melodies on Tuesday, March 10th.  This musical group comprised of an array of musical instruments and talents is fun to watch and magical to listen to.  The music will begin around 10:45 a.m. with a wonderful lunch at […]

Air Rifle Program On Target

    The Cameron County 4-H Youth air rifle program offered through Penn State Cooperative Extension continues to be a success.  The students are now preparing for the 4-H Regional shoot that will take place March 21 in St. Marys. They will be competing with shooters from six other North Central Pennsylvania counties. Safe handling […]

Skis, Snowshoes Available at Park

    Cross country skis and snowshoes are available at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center. Explore Sinnemahoning State Park in the winter and learn a new skill. It’s easy, and it’s fun!  When enough snow covers the trails, a limited number of cross-country skis and snowshoes will be available for use within […]

Country Blessings

    This week’s special at Country Blessings is entire men’s department 50% off. Stop by Country Blessings,  240 E. 4th Street, for gently used clothing and household items. Country Blessings is now open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Woodland Students To Take Part In National Reading Celebration

    Students at Woodland Elementary School are preparing for a nationwide effort to “Read the Most Coast to Coast” on Friday, February 27. They are among hundreds of thousands of students who will join in this fourth-annual reading celebration. Read the Most Coast to Coast celebrates reading with a one-day event that encourages students […]

Navy Safe Harbor Helps Local Sailor Continue Military Career

    by Andrew Damstedt NSAB Public Affairs Staff Writer The prognosis was bleak for Navy Sailor Information Systems Technician 1st Class Eric Campbell after sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury while stationed at a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) command in Naples, Italy in 2012. Doctors didn’t know whether he’d survive, let alone recover […]

Outdoor Club Visits Sports Show

Outdoor Club Visits Sports Show   One of the annual field trips that the Cameron County High School Outdoor Club tries to get in is a visit to the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg.  The Show is a nine day event celebrating hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions that are treasured by millions of Americans […]

Junior High Raiders Top Northern Potter

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Red Raider basketball team won their third game in as many tries last Monday as they defeated Northern Potter 34-10 in Ulysses. The Raiders jumped out to a 16-0 lead after one quarter of play and coasted to the victory.  Marcus […]

Junior High Lady Raiders Win Opener

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Lady Red Raider basketball team traveled to Ulysses last Monday to take on Northern Potter and came away with a win in their first game of the season by a score of 40-15.  Alyvia McKimm was high scorer for Cameron County […]

From the Bleachers

  with Rich Summers   In recent years I have already been anticipating the start of baseball, softball and track at this time of year, but the weatherman must have known that the Cameron County winter sports teams were not ready to call it a year. Jack Karsten and Brandon Saline will be traveling to […]

Raiders Top DCC, Reach D9 Semis

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team took on DuBois Central Catholic in the second round of the District 9 Class A playoffs last Friday night and defeated the Cardinals by a score of 41-30.  In the game played at St. Marys Area High […]

Karsten Wins D9 Wrestling Title, Saline Takes Second

    by Rich Summers, Cameron County Echo A pair of Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba wrestlers placed at the District 9 Class AA tourney and will advance to the PIAA Regional Tournament this weekend.  At 285 lbs., number one seeded Jack Karsten (above, left) blew through the early rounds with a pair […]

Unlikely Victories Propel Lady Raiders Into D9 Semi-Finals

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider basketball team had a pair of District 9 playoff games last week and advanced to the semifinals of the Class A tourney by collecting a pair of unlikely victories.  On Tuesday, the seventh seeded Lady Raiders hosted the Allegheny-Clarion […]

Opportunities

  by William Crisp   Unseen, I watched two guys stop their truck on a remote forestry road. A few yards from them, a huge buck was standing on the edge of the forest; it was in full rut so refused to move. This was an opportunity of a lifetime. All they had to do […]

Mountain Lines

  Mouse-Ear Chickweed by Nelson Haas   Staring at winter’s cold, bleak canvas of frozen white, I took artistic liberty to present a most common, yet little-known wildflower of late spring and summer that  might warm your eye and awaken your mind  to the coming seasons. I couldn’t describe the plant any better than A. […]

Wandering Aimlessly

  The Fork – Stores of the Past by Phil Burkhouse   Our family simply refers to the area as “the Fork,” although the correct name is the First Fork of the Sinnemahoning.  The stream and its drainage area run almost due north from the southwest corner of Cameron County and extend well into Potter […]

For the second year in a row, the Cameron County Red Raider Varsity Basketball Team has earned the Northern Tier League Championship title. The Raiders defeated the Coudersport Falcons by a score of 57-54 at Austin Area School on Friday night and will now enter the District 9 Class A playoffs. Their overall record during […]

Water Co. Granted 74% Of Requested Rate Increase

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has granted a rate increase to the Emporium Water Company (EWC), though not as high as originally requested. “The rates have already gone into effect,” stated EWC employee Jerry Crosby. “The higher rates will be reflected on the next cycle of […]

School Board Votes To Seek House Demolition Bids

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Members of the Cameron County School District’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to advertise for bids for demolition of a district-owned house at 427 Woodland Avenue. The move authorized administration to work with the solicitor to draft the necessary bid packet. Initially, the board had intended to […]

Coalition Working To Get Land Tax Equity Word Out

    Members of the Pennsylvania State Land Tax Fairness Coalition have been working hard to get the message out to legislators and urban counties on the difficulties facing rural areas with high percentages of state-owned land. The coalition is being led by County Commissioners from several local counties including Cameron County’s Phil Jones, Paul […]

Johnson Enters Race For Commissioner

    I, Adam Johnson, would like to announce my intention to run for the Office of Cameron County Commissioner on the Republican ballot.    I believe the challenges facing Cameron County are addressable through continued infrastructure development, business retention and community engagement.   I have been a member of the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department […]

Fiebig Seeks Fifth Term As Commissioner

    Glen is pleased to announce his candidacy for your County Commissioner on the Republican ballot. Glen has proudly and successfully held this office for the past 16 years and would love to continue serving those in our county. His primary concern has been and always will be protecting our county and the citizens […]

Wandering Aimlessly

  Migration: South 2015 by Phil Burkhouse   I have generally looked down my nose at those people, loosely classified as snowbirds, who turn tail and run to the southern climes for the winter.  I have more or less classified them in categories characterized by terms such as sissies, pansies, or wimps. As my life […]

Hungry Days

  by William Crisp   It’s been cold and I’m getting old. I’ve been spending time burning wood. Even though it’s usually an indoor activity, burning wood is a connection to the outdoors. Besides the process of cutting and splitting and handling the product of trees, it is the releasing of hardened sunshine that is […]

Mountain Lines

  by Nelson Haas   PENNSYLVANIA BEAVER Standing in the wide, swampy openings where streams are born, overlooking the workings of beaver, I’m often overcome with a primitive feeling that I am truly in a wild place. I am fascinated by the beaver’s engineering abilities; not only of the animal’s ability to construct dams and […]

Raiders Repeat As NTL Basketball Champs

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo It took an extra game to decide the title, but the Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team won their second straight North Tier League Championship last week. On Tuesday they thrashed Port Allegany and then on Wednesday dominated Coudersport to tie the Falcons for […]

Lady Raiders Complete Regular Season, Prepare For Playoffs

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team completed the 2014-15 season last week with two North Tier League contests. On Tuesday they lost on the road to North Tier League Champion Port Allegany but on Thursday rebounded to defeat Coudersport at the CCHS […]

From the Bleachers

  with Rich Summers   This is a real exciting time of the year despite the sub-zero temperatures. With the District 9 basketball playoffs and wrestling championships there will be plenty to do in the next two weeks. It has been a pretty successful winter season for Cameron County High School sports and it bears […]

Class A District 9 Basketball Pairings

    by Rich Summers The 2015 District 9 Class A basketball brackets have been released and include both the Cameron County High School Red Raider and Lady Red Raider teams.  For the girls’ tournament, CCHS is seeded seventh and will host tenth seeded Allegheny-Clarion Valley on Tuesday, February 17th at 7 p.m. (after press […]

Red Raider Junior High Wins Twice

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Red Raider basketball team opened their 2015 season with two games last week. On Wednesday they defeated Johnsonburg and on Saturday they topped Bucktail. At Johnsonburg the Raiders defeated the Rams 29-27. Ty Bauer led Cameron County with nine points, Marcus […]

CCHS Bagubas Down Kane In Season Finale

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team hosted Kane last Tuesday night in their last dual match of the 2014-15 regular season and defeated the Wolves 55-18. Shea Garrigan picked up a pin, Brandon Saline had a technical fall and Rusty Setzer and […]

Bagubas Honor Seniors, Parents

    The Cameron County Baguba Wrestling Boosters were pleased to host Parent’s Night on February 10th at the last home match against the Kane Wolves. All J.O., Jr. High and Varsity wrestlers were introduced prior to the Varsity match in front of a large crowd.  

JO Bagubas Compete At Johnsonburg, Port Allegany

    On February 7th the J.O. Bagubas traveled to Johnsonburg to compete in both the open and novice divisions of the Under Armour Tournament. In the open tournament, the team had two place finishers. Josh Smith (age 8, 80 lbs.), won both of his matches to take first.  

District 9 Class AA Wrestling Pairings

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The 2015 District 9 Class AA pairings have been announced for the championship tournament to be held on Friday and Saturday at Clarion University. The following are the pairings, seedings, and records for the Cameron County Bagubas participating in the championships:

Denton Hill Ski Resort Reopening Still Possible

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Representatives of several agencies involved in an effort to reopen the Denton Hill State Park Ski Area met recently to discuss new developments and future steps in the push to see the ski resort revitalized. The unofficial steering committee is led by Potter County Commissioners Doug Morley, […]

C.C. Outdoor Youth Assoc. Gives ‘Head Start’ To Wildlife Education

    Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program that provides education, health, and nutritional services for children between 3 and 5 years old. This service is provided by Northern Tier Community Action Corporation.  Head Start gives children the opportunity to experience new adventures and to be curious and creative. 

Blood Drive Exceeds Goal

    The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the Emporium VFW Rooms on Thursday,  February 12th.  Thirty-seven donors were presented with a total of 39 productive donations.  There was one deferral.  Goal for the day was 35, so everyone was very pleased once again to go over the goal. Congratulations to the […]

Kindergarten Registration

    Woodland Elementary School will hold Kindergarten registration on Monday, February 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children must be five (5) years of age on or before July 1, 2015 to be eligible to enter kindergarten.    

Parade of Stars, Taste Table

    The Cameron County Fair Association is continuing to accept performers for the upcoming Parade of Stars. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Cameron County High School. If you know of anyone who would like to be part of the show, please contact Pat Kempher at 486-1412. Proceeds from […]

Food Pantry

    The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, February 25,  from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street.     

‘Multiple Honor Students’

  You asked about families in Emporium who had multiple children who were honor students.  I’ll be surprised if you can find someone who had more than James and Thorarose Smith, who lived at 314 West Fourth Street.  They had four:  

”The Blinzler Twins”

  Hi Kent: Sorry I could not find your address but I am sure the Echo will give this to you.

‘Lights in the Pines’

  I am looking for someone to take over the “Lights in the Pines” on Sylvan Heights. I have enough money for at least four more months.  

Trivia Answers & Stories’

‘ Here are some answers believed to be true concerning recent Trivia questions. Miss Amy Cora Baker kept her Pontiac at Ackey McDonald’s garage. It couldn’t be out in bad weather. The night the garage burned some boys from the class of 1962 woke her up to tell her how sorry they were her car […]

Verna Kondek

  (1922-2015) Verna R. Kondek, age 92, a resident at Elk Haven in St. Marys, formerly of Emporium, passed away Tuesday  (Feb. 10, 2015) at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center in Erie after a short illness.

Catherine Glasl

  (1942-2015) Catherine Louella Glasl, 72, of Alexander Street, Brockway, died on (Feb. 8, 2015) at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Trilby VanKirk

  Trilby E. VanKirk, 90, of Smethport, passed away on Sunday (Feb. 8, 2015) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, with her sister Adelaide, by her side.

Northwest Savings Bank donates TO Elk-Cameron County Junior Achievement– Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy.Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement  has been providing in-school programs for students in Elk and Cameron counties since 2006. Through these hands-on, K-12 programs, and […]

Furniture For Less Building One Step Closer To Demolition

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor The former Furniture for Less building in Prospect Park is one step closer to demolition following acceptance of a contractor bid at Thursday’s meeting of the Cameron County Commissioners. Commissioners chose to go with Option A, the lower cost of two options included in bidding. Work will […]

You Can’t Take It With You

    You Can’t Take It With You CCHS Drama Club will present George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s “You Can’t Take It With You” on Friday, Feb. 13th and Saturday, Feb. 14th at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 students.

Brown Announces Intent To Run For County Commissioner

    Philip Brown has announced his intention to run for Cameron County Commissioner. Mr. Brown is running on the Republican ticket. Phil has served as Chairman of the Shippen Township Board of Supervisors for the past 12 years and has earned the respect of his colleagues and fellow supervisors.  Mr. Brown has fulfilled his […]

Reed To Seek Seat On Board of Commissioners

    Lori J. Reed (R) is pleased to announce her intention to run for the position of Cameron County Commissioner.  Lori, a Republican, is excited to bring her 21 years of Courthouse experience to the office. Ms. Reed is currently the President of Pennsylvania Title and Abstract Company. She has performed title work in […]

Band Members Discuss Pearl Harbor Trip with Board

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Members of the Cameron County High School (CCHS) Band presented information and photographs to school board members from their recent trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, where they participated in the Pearl Harbor Day Parade as representatives of the state of Pennsylvania. “We got to honor true American heroes […]

Hopwood Fills Vacated Supervisor Position

    Shippen Township Supervisors voted in an interim supervisor to fill the vacant position created when former supervisor Jerry Crosby tendered his resignation, effective on January 31. Bill Hopwood will fill the position through the end of this year, and a new supervisor will be elected in this year’s municipal election being held in […]

Sestina Powers Raiders Past Galeton, Otto

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team had two North Tier League basketball games last week and won both contests. Senior Nate Sestina scored sixty-one points and grabbed thirty-six rebounds in a home victory against Galeton on Tuesday and a road win at Otto-Eldred […]

Lady Raiders Lose On the Road, Win at Home

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team had two North Tier League games last week and lost on the road while winning at home. On Wednesday they were beaten at Galeton but on Friday rebounded to top Otto-Eldred.  At Galeton, Susie Guisto was […]

CCHS Bagubas Defeat Curwensville Golden Tide

    by Rich Summers The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team traveled to Curwensville last Wednesday to battle the Golden Tide and came away with a 42-36 win. Scott Cokely, Brandon Saline, Rusty Setzer, Jacy Langley and Jack Karsten all picked up pins for the Bagubas.  For the season, Jack […]