Cameron County Echo

The 41st Annual Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic was forced to relocate to the Stevenson’s Dam in Sinnemahoning State Park. Water levels were deemed too high and the water flow limits were tested above safe level.  

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Organizers for the 2015 Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic were forced to relocate the race to the lake at Stevenson’s Dam in Sinnemahoning State Park due to extremely high water levels. The forty-first annual Canoe Classic, traditionally held on a twelve-mile stretch of the Driftwood Branch […]

    A mainstay of the community for more than six decades has announced that it will no longer be able to remain open. The Grove House, Inc., an assisted living facility that has quietly served the community for the past sixty-three years, will soon close its doors. Judd A. Schager, President of the Grove […]

    A man visiting from out of state drowned this weekend after falling into the swollen Driftwood Branch following several days of rain storms and spring runoff. On Saturday morning, Michael Shawn Tarbet, age 53, of Canfield Street in Alliance, Ohio,  fell into the icy, fast-moving water while walking across a railroad bridge and […]

    The accolades just keep on coming for Nate Sestina, CCHS senior basketball standout. His latest honor, following being named Big 30 Player of the Year, North Tier League MVP, and D9Sports.com Co-Player of the Year,  was being voted First Team Class A All-State by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers.

    Cameron County Commissioners announced several efforts to assist with development of recreational areas within the county during their meeting held on Wednesday. Allocation of Act 13 funding to the West Creek Recreational Trail Association was approved, and $15,000 will be designated for partial funding of Phase III development of the Rails to Trails […]

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Members of Emporium’s Borough Council discussed a number of projects that could be paid for with grant funding if approval is received. Three projects are being applied for through a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Flood Protection grant program that could net funding between $50,000 and $500,000.

    Over the past 39 years GKN Sinter Metals Emporium facilities (originally PPM) have been supporting the Cameron County Community Chest via employee contributions through payroll deduction.  An added incentive is that the company also donates to the drive.   Since the inception of this program, GKN has been a major contributor to the […]

    Cameron County Historical Society is hosting a Historical Walk through the Coke Ovens on April 25 at 10 a.m. The coke ovens, just off Route 120, southeast of Emporium, were built more than 125 years ago when this bustling and growing industry thrived in the county. These structures were used to convert the […]

    Cameron County secured real estate transactions for March: Bruce N. Stuckey Jr. conveyed property in Shippen Township  to Norman H. Reed for $1.00. Robert J. Schlitzer; Grove Township; Robert J. Schlitzer; $1.00.

    The Emporium Garden Club will begin its 2015 program year on April 25 with a kick-off event featuring Gail Ayers from Frosty Hollow Herb Guild as guest speaker.  This is the 54th year that the garden club has been offering programs and entertainment to Emporium and surrounding areas.   Gail will present a […]

    The deadline to apply for home heating assistance under the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended to May 1, according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25), who urged eligible residents to apply. LIHEAP offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a […]

    The Emporium Senior Center will hold a Pancake Supper on Saturday, April 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. The chef of the day will be John Ford. The Singing Dutchmen will entertain the crowd. Price is a donation.

    The Conservation Districts of Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren counties, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Penn State Extension, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, and the North Central Forest Landowners Association, are sponsoring a day-long workshop for foresters, loggers and logging contractors, and private landowners. Private landowners, foresters, […]

  Cameron County High School seniors and graduates are reminded that the application deadline for the John Schwab Educational Fund Scholarship and the Guy S. and Mary L. Felt Education Fund Scholarship is June 1. These scholarships were established by their benefactors exclusively for the educational assistance of worthy, talented, industrious and needy young men […]

    Laure Guisto Richnafsky announces her candidacy for Shippen Township Tax Collector.   Laure is a lifelong resident of Cameron County and a 1983 graduate of Cameron County High School. 

    Carol Caldwell would like to announce her intention to run for Emporium Borough Tax Collector in the upcoming May primary as a Democrat on the ballot. Caldwell is a lifelong resident of Cameron County and is a Cameron County High School alumni of the Class of 1980. She worked as a cost accountant […]

  As we age the plaque in our arteries and veins increases. Because the plaque is sticky it makes it more difficult for the blood to flow. By taking the following  natural  supplements, some of the stickiness is removed and the plaque separates thus allowing the blood to flow more freely. This will help reduce […]

  Ken Davis also had a TV repair shop, at his house in Howard Siding and on East Allegheny Ave.

  (1918-2015) Gladys V. Miller, age 96, formerly of West Creek Road and most recently of the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, died Monday (March 30, 2015) in Penn Highlands Elk Medical Center, St. Marys.

  (1928-2015) Bernard E. Sassman, age 87, of Millcreek, passed away on Thursday (April 1, 2015) at UPMC Hamot. 

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity baseball team opened its 2015 season at DuBois Central Catholic last Thursday and fell to the Cardinals 15-0 in a game shortened to three innings by the mercy rule.  CCHS, who has had just one full outside practice, committed […]

    The Cameron County Baguba Wrestling Boosters were proud to host the 2nd Annual Baguba Awards Banquet honoring J.O., Jr. High and Varsity wrestlers for their outstanding achievements during the 2014/2015 season.  Over one hundred wrestlers and family members attended the banquet, along with twelve coaches from across the organization.   Honored guests included […]

  by Rich Summers   Every little vacation I get turns into a sports trip and Easter weekend was no different. After spending Thursday night in Slippery Rock I went on to Columbus, Ohio on Friday. The purpose of the trip in addition to visiting my brother and sister-in-law was to catch the Pittsburgh Penguin- […]

    The Annual K of C Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, April 25th at 9 a.m. Sign up at the Club.

    The Cameron County Baguba Wrestling Boosters will hold their next meeting on Sunday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW. The meeting is mandatory for all board members and coaches. 

First and Second Fork by Phil Burkhouse   On Thursday, March 19th, Mary and I combined an early morning horn hunt/bird walk with a stop at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center for the second presentation in the series “Stories of Our Past.”  The first presentation on “Preserving Our Heritage” was held on […]

    Pretty soon it will be mentored youth fishing day. Ironically, what we really need is a mentored adult day or a mentored mentor day. When I was growing up you didn’t need much mentoring to fish, it was actually a pursuit we did to GET AWAY from adults. Big time fishing on big […]

    Plans are underway for the Annual Salt Run Kids only fishing event on the first day of fishing season, April 18 at the Andrews Farm. The event is sponsored by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) and all youth are invited to attend.  A donor has made a donation to CCOYA to sponsor […]