Members of the Emporium Borough Council discussed ongoing ordinance violation issues at Monday night’s regular meeting. Four properties that have received numerous resident complaints and are considered blighted were referred to the Code Enforcement Officer, Russ Braun, who is employed by townships in Elk County but works with the borough under contract.
by Amanda Jones, Echo News Editor Monday marked the Grand Reopening of the Aroma Café in Emporium, which is now under new management. The successful breakfast, lunch and dinner stop will now be run by Cameron County natives Josh and Lindsey Zucal. While a number of changes are in the works, many of […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor An Early Learning Team has been established to address issues surrounding the need for early childhood education. A number of agencies, including local school districts, the IU (Intermediate Unit), Early Intervention, Human Services, the Potter County Education Council (PCEC) and other agencies are working to push a […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Six more weeks of winter has been predicted by the prognosticator of prognosticators, Punxsutawney Phil, on Monday morning in nearby Jefferson County. Phil saw his shadow this year, heralding that winter will last well into April or beyond. This ancient tradition began celebration in the United States […]
Students across the region enjoyed a snow day on Monday, following approximately one foot of snow that accumulated overnight on Sunday. Temperatures were expected to drop to zero or below overnight Monday, further compounding travel throughout the state. The huge winter storm impacted nearly all of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, cancelling thousands of […]
Hello Phil, I wrote the attached article about 6 years ago and I thought I would pass it on to you as a criticism to whoever is at fault with our white-tail deer population in our home area (Emporium/Cameron County).
(1936-2015) Clifford M. Akins, 78, of Tannery Heights, died Thursday (Jan. 29, 2015) in Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab Center, Clearfield.
Ruthanna Madalene Mason, of 58 Mason Run Road, Driftwood, passed away Monday (Feb. 2, 2015) in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.
Rotary welcomed the CCHS Boys’ Varsity/JV Basketball team, along with Head Varsity Coach, Jonny Songer and CCHS Boys’ JV Coach, Jamer Cooney, for lunch at the January 27th Rotary meeting. Coach Songer introduced his team, along with the four Seniors of the team, who shared a few of their basketball stories, along with […]
The Emporium Senior Center will hold a Music Lovers Fest at the Center on February 14th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy luscious desserts/ice cream and entertainment by the Singing Dutchmen and Glenn Lucas.
The Cameron County Little League held their first meeting for 2015. New Board of Trustees are Sandy Bresslin, Carl Brown, Staci Brown, Steve Brown, Ron Bure, Glen Fiebig, Ralph McKimm Jr. and Beth Newhouse. The Board is in the process of working on some changes for 2015.
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.
Tina Solak welcomed everyone at the Collaborative Board meeting and had everyone introduce themselves. Rob Lion approved the November minutes and Sheri Harrier seconded. Heidi Aikens reported for The Family Center. The Family Center is seeking new families for the Parents As Teachers program. Call the Family Center at 486-1251, if interested.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce welcomes back Goblin Chocolates. The chocolatier from St. Marys is offering boxed chocolates and strawberries in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate covered strawberries are available in 6 and 12 count packages for $13 and $22. Boxed chocolates range from $9.95 to $15.
The Elk State Forest, like the other state forests, has always had a plan to address the projects on their state forest, like stone placement on their roads, trail rehabilitation projects, stream projects, timber sales, etc., but now you can see what is projected for this year, too. Visit the forest webpage at http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/index.aspx […]
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.
Experience the fun and excitement of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during the free Winter Sports Demo Day at Sinnemahoning State Park. On Saturday, February 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Country Squirrel Outfitters, of Ridgway, will have a variety of cross country skis and snowshoes available for use. Experts will provide assistance […]
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (“National Fuel” or “the Utility”) has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PUC”) a quarterly adjustment to gas supply charges, which became effective Feb. 1, 2015, for its Pennsylvania customers. This 12.23 percent decrease will lower the monthly bill of a typical residential customer using 90,000 cubic […]
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW Rooms on Thursday, Feb. 12th, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please consider giving your blood donation, if at all possible. Everyone is invited and encouraged to be a donor.
with Rich Summers Super Bowl Sunday is virtually a national holiday, but today I will be more interested in the NHL matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators before the football game. The Pens had a great start to the season but have played very unevenly since Christmas, largely due to […]
by Dino Brown Last Wednesday, Cameron County 4th, 5th and 6th grade basketball teams played St. Marys Dutch. The 4th and 5th graders lost 19-14. Dylan Reider led the Little Raiders with eight points, Brevin Lewis added four and Camdyn Allison had two. The 6th graders beat the Dutch by a score of […]
The Cameron County J.O. Bagubas made the long trip to Sheffield on Saturday, January 31st for some Round Robin action. This was a great tournament for the boys as they saw a lot of new faces in their brackets. Young guns Jackson Smith (6 yrs. old, 60 lbs.) and Andrew Dixon (6 yrs. […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team had two games against teams with a combined three wins this season and easily dispatched both squads. On Wednesday they defeated Austin and on Friday they won at Smethport. Against Austin, Cameron County took a 32-6 lead […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba wrestling team competed at the West Shamokin Dual Tournament on Saturday and were 4-1 for the event. The Bagubas beat Indiana 45-30, Summit Academy 52-18, Cranberry 52-27, and Brashear 68-18. The only loss came to West Chester Henderson 57-18. […]
by RichSummers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team had two games last week and were victorious in both contests. On Tuesday they defeated the St. Marys Lady Dutch and on Thursday they won a North Tier League game at Austin. On Tuesday, CCHS broke a […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team had two huge Allegheny Mountain Wrestling League matches this week at the CCHS gymnasium. On Tuesday the Bagubas defeated the Coudersport Falcons but dropped a close decision to the Port Allegany Gators on Thursday. Against Coudersport, Scott […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team had two huge Allegheny Mountain Wrestling League matches this week at the CCHS gymnasium. On Tuesday the Bagubas defeated the Coudersport Falcons but dropped a close decision to the Port Allegany Gators on Thursday. Against Coudersport, […]
Today we’re writing about a fantastic event that has allowed some of our younger generation to access a sport that they probably never thought they would be able. The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) recently co-sponsored a youth ice fishing program at Bucktail Lake. Apparently, Over 40 young […]
by William Crisp It is February 1st and I am watching the Super Bowl: The last football game of the season and the beginning of the long, cold off-season of non-football until August. It is also the anniversary of a memorable time in my life. Ironically, as I sit I am looking at storm […]
Winter Fort: Kids’ Version by Phil Burkhouse As I watch our five little grandchildren grow, I am beginning to realize the term “little” might not be the appropriate term to be employing when describing them. The pictures I glance at occasionally hanging on the hutch doors make me shake my head in amazement […]