County Fair Opens Sunday

    The Cameron County Fair will be held this week, beginning Sunday, August 2 and running through Saturday, August 8 at the Cameron County Fairgrounds on Route 46 just north of Emporium. This year’s fair theme is “Harvest the Fun.” This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Miss Cameron County Fair Queen competition, […]

Serianni Granted Continuance During Court Return Day

Several defendants appeared for Jury Call during Return Day proceedings last Tuesday at the Cameron County Courthouse. Jon Raymond Serianni, age 41, of Mountain View Road in Sylvan Heights in the Emporium area, was granted a continuance during proceedings. Serianni, a former substitute teacher at the Cameron County High School, is charged with seven felony […]

Rattlesnake Claims Victim In Elk County

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor  A visitor to Elk County died after being bitten by a rattlesnake at a campsite in Southern Elk County last weekend. The victim has been identified as Russell Davis, age 39, of New Sewickley Township in Beaver County, and leaves behind his parents, a brother, several nieces […]

Motorcycle Charity Ride Raises $$$ For Make-A-Wish

    A motorcycle charity ride and auction to benefit Dream Makers for Make-A-Wish was held on Saturday, July 12 and raised a significant amount of money for the chapter. This is the 18th annual charity ride held to benefit the Cameron and Potter county Chapter, and all funds raised at the event will be […]

Helzel Heads To Trial

    A Cameron County resident will be heading to trial on charges including Indecent Deviate Sexual Intercourse (IDSI) with a Child following jury selection held on Tuesday. Arthur A. Helzel, age 36, formerly of 12361 Route 120 in Shippen Township, was charged in early 2013 with IDSI, rape of a child, statutory sexual assault, […]

If you have noticed groups of people and lots of activity on the parking lot of the Free Methodist Church as you drive down Fourth Street, you have witnessed the newest activity to come to Emporium.  

Dangerous Conditions Close Portion Of Spring St.

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Members of the Emporium Borough Council met last Monday to discuss a road closure due to deterioration on the East End. Spring Street is closed from the top of the hill to Route 120/East Allegany Avenue because the roadway is separating in the center and breaking apart […]

Serious Game With a Funny Name:

  Pickleball Has Come To Emporium   If you have noticed groups of people and lots of activity on the parking lot of the Free Methodist Church as you drive down Fourth Street, you have witnessed the newest activity to come to Emporium.   Pickleball is here to stay. There were 16 people playing last […]

Driftwood Boro Water Rates To Increase

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Customers served by the Driftwood Borough Water System will see rate increases following an engineering study that showed insufficient revenue being collected to maintain the system. Nittany Engineering and Associates of Centre Hall presented the results of a recent study during last week’s Driftwood Borough Council meeting. […]

Shippen Township Working To Repair Prospect Park Levee

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Shippen Township Supervisors are working with the Cameron County Conservation District (CCCD) to repair a section of levee in Prospect Park that is quickly deteriorating. Tires and other debris used as fill when the levee system was constructed is now falling out of the levee, and much […]

Family Center Moves To Woodland Elementary

    The Cameron County Family Center has relocated to the Woodland Elementary School.  Our new address is 603 Woodland Avenue and our phone number is 486-4000 ext. 2042.  We look forward to serving Cameron County’s families as we have in the past along with making new connections.  Playgroup will be held at Sizerville Park […]

Cameron County Long Beards To Host Fundraising Banquet

Food, fun, fellowship and fundraising are set as the main events at the 8th annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquet, hosted by the Cameron County Long Beards Chapter of  National Wild Turkey Federation August 1st at Emporium VFW. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  Come early to relax and enjoy social hour before sitting down for […]

Using Summer’s Bounty

    Greg Parks of Curwensville  will present a program on Using Summer’s Bounty to members of the Emporium Garden Club at 6:30 p.m. on July 27th at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Greg will discuss the unique way in which he came to his current healthy lifestyle, and how he grows and harvests herbs and […]

Must See Demo at Little Museum

    Don’t forget!  Come to the Little Museum in Sterling Run Saturday, July 18th between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and see how our community came together to  restore the mining cars that were used at the mines at Bradytown 140 years ago. This demonstration on the history of the Bradytown mines will be […]

In the Good Old Summertime

    by Beth Overly,  Activities Coordinator Our theme in Personal Care for July is, “In The Good Old Summertime”… In keeping with our theme we planned to kick off the summer season with a fun Fourth of July Hoedown Picnic, which was held on Wednesday, July 1st at 5 p.m. for each of our […]

Paul Rogers Speaks at Rotary

    Rotarian, John Rogers introduced his younger brother, Paul  Rogers (right) as the  guest speaker at the July 7th Rotary luncheon meeting.  Paul grew up in Emporium and graduated from CCHS, class of 1972.  After graduation, Paul attended Clarion University and moved to Pittsburgh where he is a Professor at Beaver County Community College […]

Learn About River Otters at the Park

    River otters are playful mammals that are well adapted to living on both land and water.  Learn more about the habits and habitats of river otters and what Pennsylvania is doing to help otters make a comeback in our area at the Sinnemahoning State Park.   Interactive campground program will be held Saturday, […]

Get Outdoors Loaner Program at Park

    Explore Sinnemahoning State Park with the Get Outdoors Loaner program. We provide the equipment.  You create the fun!    Once again this year, Sinnemahoning State Park is pleased to offer kayaks, canoes, and bicycles for visitors to use while enjoying the park. Life vests, paddles, and helmets are provided.  

Gun Club Meeting, Shoot

    A membership meeting of the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club will be held on Wednesday, July 15th at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse on Sizer Run Road. On the agenda will be past and new club news. There will be a representative from the Game Commission present to relay information and answer questions. […]

Eagle Watch

    The young eagles have learned to fly!  View the action live through binoculars and high-powered scope with the help of Sinnemahoning State Park staff and volunteers.   An Eagle Watch will be held at the Park on Saturday, July 18 from 5 p.m. to  7 p.m. Eagle Watch Area is ADA accessible.   

Pontoon Boat Tours

    Pontoon Boat Tours will be held at the Sinnemahoning State Park on Sunday, July 19. Meet at the Lake Day Use Area. Tours will be held 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Join park staff for a relaxing and informative 45-minute tour of the George B. Stevenson reservoir.  Reservations are recommended.  Boat launch […]

Night Swim

    Come support the Junior Class’s 2016 Prom at a Night Swim on Friday, July 24 at the Cameron County High School Pool from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $2.00 student, $3.00 adult and $7.00 family.  

Food Pantry

    The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, July 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street.  

Country Blessings Closed For Vacation

    Country Blessings will be closed through July 17th. It will re-open Tuesday, July 21st. We please ask that donations for the store be taken to Goodwill during this week, to prevent the center from overcrowding.  Thank you!  

Quarter Century Retirees Reforming

    Attention GTE and OSRAM Sylvania Retirees and Quarter Century Employees – There will be a followup  organizational  meeting on July 19th at 6 p.m. at Gunners Restaurant to discuss the possibility of forming a Retiree and active Quarter Century Organization for employees who worked at the GTE Sylvania or OSRAM Sylvania, St. Marys […]

Old Timers Final Reunion

    “Old Timers” Sterling Run Final Reunion (1991 – 2015) will be held Saturday, Aug. 1st at Mason Reunion Grounds in Sterling Run from noon until ? Please bring a covered dish to pass. Essentials and drinks will be provided. Please inform family and friends in case we missed anyone.  

Driftwood Senior Center Joins 100 Mile Yard Sale

    Be sure to visit the Driftwood Sr. Center during the Annual 100 Mile Yard Sale! There will be plenty of vendors set up in the parking lot with everything from household, toys and collectibles.  Karen’s County Kitchen will have her jams and other yummy treats.  Friday, July 17th  the Driftwood Seniors will  be […]

Chicken BBQ

    Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department, Railroad St., will hold a Chicken Bar-B-Que on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes half a chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad, roll, ice tea, lemonade or coffee and dessert.  

Wandering Aimlessly

  The Fish Hawk by Phil Burkhouse   Fishermen, as with all specialty groups, come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and ability levels.  While human beings can be classified as predators, we have inferior senses to the wild predators who must kill to survive.  Humans can use their advanced powers of thinking and take […]

How Hot Is It?

  by William Crisp   Well it’s supposed to be summer and in fact, it is currently warmer than winter here in the Big Woods. So, I guess it is as good as any time for a, “How Hot Is It?” contest.  Sooner or later we will get our annual one day of summer and […]

PA Doe Licenses On Sale Now

    Pennsylvania deer hunters who want to better their chances of obtaining an antlerless license will want to send in applications during the first round of sales which kicked off on Monday, July 13. During the first three weeks applications are accepted, only Pennsylvania residents may apply. Nonresidents may apply beginning Monday, July 27. […]

Mountain Lines

  by Nelson Haas   This year I’m seeing a lot of doe without fawns. It’s been that way for several years. It could be due to infertility, a harsh winter or mortality due to predation. This year it correlates with a slight rise in coyote population. The Game Commission wouldn’t believe my observations. If […]

Hunters Can Purchase DMAP Permits

    The licenses county treasurers will place on sale Monday aren’t the only option hunters have for tags to harvest antlerless deer. Antlerless permits through the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) remain available for some properties, and can be purchased through the Pennsylvania Automated License System (PALS). DMAP is a Game Commission program designed […]

David Snyder

  (1948-2015) David E. Snyder, 67, of 1258 Rich Valley Rd. died Friday morning (July 10, 2015) at his residence following a lengthy illness.  

Richard Michael

  PORT ALLEGANY- Richard L. “Slim” Michael, 60, passed away Thursday (July 9, 2015) in Guy and Mary Felt Manor.  

Ernest Reed

  (1920-2015) Ernest Reed, 94, of Cleveland, Tennessee, died Jan. 26, 2015 at his residence.  

‘Legion Photo I.D.’

  The June 24th issue had a photo of a group of men. My dad, Tom Nickler, tells me that is the 20th anniversary of the American Legion. My grandfather, Ben Nickler is in the front row far right. The gentleman at the beginning of that row is Whitey Herrick, not Howard.   

‘Rails to Trails’

  I would like to give my opinion on the rails to trails programs being done in our area and nation wide. There has been a court case already decided by the Supreme Court of the United States, by an 8 to 1 decision that when a railroad abandons a right of way, that right […]

Registration Still Accepted For Willow Creek Triathlon

    There is still time to sign up to take part in the Willow Creek Triathlon. The triathlon, celebrating its 10th year, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1. Proceeds from the event benefit the Disabled American Veterans of McKean and Warren counties. Over the past decade more than $150,000 has been donated to these […]

Sports Injury Clinic

    Champion Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Cole Memorial Hospital invites all coaches, school nurses, athletic trainers, physical education instructors and EMTs to the fourth annual Coaches’ Clinic to learn about sports injury prevention and awareness. On Tuesday, July 21 at 5 p.m., a line-up of orthopedics and sports medicine providers will present the […]

Free Kayak Demo

    Experience the sport of kayaking during the Free Kayak Demo Day at Sinnemahoning State Park. On Saturday, July 18th from noon to 4 p.m. Country Squirrel Outfitters, of Ridgway, will have a variety of kayak styles available for use and will provide expert assistance and basic instruction throughout the day.  

Camp Cadet Golf Tourney

    The 11th Annual Camp Cadet Golf Tournament will be held September 9th at the Emporium Country Club. Registration for the four man scramble is from 8:30 a.m. until the shotgun start of the tournament at 9:30 a.m. Cost for members is $40, reciprocal $50 and non-members $60, which includes green fees, carts, and […]

Storm Football Joins New League

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Cameron County Storm Football will now be part of the Olean Area Youth Football League (OAYFL), which includes more competitors from the Northern Tier League that Cameron County High School teams compete against in regular season games. One of the biggest advantages to joining the new league […]

Girls Basketball Sign-Ups

    Sign-ups for 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls’ basketball will be held July 20th and July 27th at the Cameron County Recreation Center from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.  

Alle-Catts Win Final Two Games, Claim Top Seed In Playoffs

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team played the last two games of the 2015 regular season and were victorious in both. Last Monday the Cats won at Crosby in a rescheduled night game and on Sunday they nipped Eldred in the season finale. At Crosby, Emporium’s lefthander pitched […]

Wild Weekend Was Bigger, Better Than Ever

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor This year’s Weekend in the Wilds event was bigger than ever, and offered activities, food and fun for the entire family. The event kicked off Friday night with the ever-popular Pie and Ice Cream Social at the First Presbyterian Church on Fourth Street, featuring Penn State Creamery […]

County Commissioners Review Borough, Shippen Levee Project Notifications

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Several notifications have been received by the Cameron County Commissioners concerning flood mitigation and control projects in Emporium and natural gas development activities. Last week, commissioners received notice that the Borough of Emporium has begun the process to apply for a Flood Mitigation Program Grant through the […]

School Funding Effected By State Budget Woes

    The Pennsylvania legislature and Governor Tom Wolf (D-PA) have been unable to reach an agreement on budget negotiations, and the state has been without a functioning budget since July 1. On Monday, it was announced that Wolf’s administration and top lawmakers from the state house and senate would meet to resume discussions on […]

Community Nurses Announces Butterfly Release Event

    The Community Nurses 5th annual Butterfly Release for Hospice will take place on Sunday, August 2 at 1 p.m. at The Serenity Garden at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys.  Hundreds of butterflies are released to honor and remember loved ones. When released, some butterflies flutter away immediately, while many others delight the […]

Playground Report

    South Park – Erynne Doud The second week of the playground was all about taking advantage of the sunshine. On the sunny days we had a nature scavenger hunt, where the kids looked for things such as pine cones, wild flowers, feathers, 3 Leaf Clovers and more. On the other sunny day we […]

What Is Eating The Oak Trees?

    If you have taken a ride on State Route 120 or 872 you may have noticed that the hillsides are not as lush as in other locations around the area.  The oaks are under attack by a native insect, the oak leaf roller.  This insect was widespread and had devastating effects on the […]

Straub Brewery Brings Beer Dinner To Cameron County

    Straub Brewery has been hosting beer dinner fundraisers in metropolitan areas for years, but this year the brew master’s keeping close to home and will host a Straub Beer Lovers Dinner at the Emporium Country Club in August.  Diners will be treated to a four course dinner including five different Straub beers.   […]

Eagle Viewing Tips

    While the bald eagle is no longer threatened in Pennsylvania or nationally, care still should be taken when viewing eagles, to prevent frightening them. Those encountering nests are asked to keep a safe distance. Disturbing eagles is illegal under the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Some […]

Record Number of Eagle Nests

    It was a scene that warmed many hearts. A bald eagle incubating two eggs in a falling snow, unwilling to budge as the nest turned white. As the flakes piled high, the bird was blanketed. Only its head could been seen, periscoping above the snow. The images captured in early March on the […]

Stream Health Training

    Are you concerned about the health of our local streams?  The Bucktail Watershed Association is offering another basic training to teach landowners and residents how to test stream water quality.  The BWA will loan you easy to use equipment so you can perform simple tests to monitor the health of your favorite stream. […]

Mining Cars Restored at Little Museum

Come to the Little Museum in Sterling Run Saturday, July 18th between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and see how our community came together to preserve history. The mining cars that were once used at the mines at Bradytown 140 years ago have been restored. If you’re interested in cars with history, take a look […]

Donate Your Unsold Yard Sale Items

    The Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church will be happy to take your unwanted or unsold clothing, linens and shoes. There are clothing drop off boxes located at the Sinnemahoning United Methodist Church parking lot and also located at the Driftwood Sr. Center parking lot.  All clothing, even stained or torn is appreciated as the […]

First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

    First Baptist Church invites children to Everest VBS: Conquering with God’s Mighty Power! A summer kids’ event call Everest VBS will be hosted at First Baptist of Emporium from July 19-24. At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning […]

Playgrounds in the Wilds

    An Outdoor Nature day was held recently at the Third Street Playground. Sponsored by the Cameron County Recreation Center and Partnering with Cameron County Conservation District (CCCD) and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) the event was well attended  to learn more about the wonders of nature around us.   

June Real Estate Transfers

    Cameron County secured real estate transactions for June: Leslie J. Rutz conveyed property in Shippen Township to James A. McLeod Jr. for $11,500.  

Brown Takes Over As Rotary President

    Pat Martin, Rotary Club President 2014-2015 passed the gavel and inducted Barry Brown as the 2015-2016 Emporium Rotary Club president at the June 30th Rotary luncheon meeting.    During Pat’s Presidency, her hard work and dedication won the club a prestigious Rotary Presidential Citation award from District Governor, Jason Piatt and Gary C. […]

Don’t Forget a Pre-Trip Vehicle Check Before Hitting the Road’

‘    Dear Editor, If you are hitting the road this summer, you will have lots of company. With millions of Americans taking road trips, the last thing you need is car trouble. A simple pre-trip driveway vehicle inspection helps ensure a safe and stress-free journey.  

Verna Hall

  Verna Mae Hall, “Maw Hall”, 81, of Salem, Virginia entered into eternal peace on Monday (June 22, 2015).  

Ermil Reed

  (1924-2015) Ermil H. Reed, 91, of Creedmoor, Texas, died Friday evening (April 17, 2015) at his home.  

Emporium Country Club Member – Guest Tournament Winners

    The 2015 Emporium Country Club’s Men’s Member/Guest was held June 26 – 28. Friday’s practice round proved to be the best day for golf with most of the golfers participating.  Hors d’oeuvres  and an open bar was provided after golf with the culmination of a putting contest.  Dave Phillips was the lucky golfer […]

Alle-Catts Crush Smethport

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team traveled to Smethport on Sunday and whipped the Goshawks by a score of 13-4. Ralph McKimm returned to the lineup after a month hiatus and garnered the mound win for Emporium. The Cat righthander went the distance allowing four runs and seven […]

From the Bleachers

  with Rich Summers   Once again I am stuck in an airport, this time in Fort Lauderdale, waiting for my plane back to Pittsburgh. Sunday morning is thankfully slow here and while I’m not anxious to leave my daughter, wife and aunt here in sunny Florida, it will be nice to get back home. […]

Nationals Coming To Ridgway Rifle Club

  by Phil Burkhouse   The Ridgway Rifle Club was founded in 1927 and was originally called the Ridgway Rifle and Pistol Club.  Its name was shortened to the Ridgway Rifle Club in 1935. Their first outdoor rifle range was located at the bottom of Grant Road near the west end of Ridgway.  In 1937 […]

Assessing the Woods On Daily Basis

  by William Crisp   There isn’t a sportsman that I know of who doesn’t assess woods on a daily basis. Good woods, bad woods, huntable and non-huntable woods that have a good feel and woods that have a bad feel.  We do it when we are walking or driving and we do it when […]

  Glen Fiebig (center, front) is pictured with the new Little League scoreboard and the family of Clink Streich. Shown with Fiebig are son Gary (Peggy) Streich, granddaughter Angel (Andy) Williams, grandson Matt (Mary) Streich, grandson Mike (Shelia) Streich and great-grandchildren Nathan, Dylan, and Ben Williams; Alex and Nicholas Streich; Adam, Chase, and Devin Streich.  […]