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