by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Two defendants will be heading to state prison following hearings at the Cameron County Courthouse during return day proceedings. Andrew James Beck, age 25, was committed to the state diagnostic and classification center at State Correctional Institute Camp Hill, where he will be evaluated prior to sentencing […]
A meeting will be held by Representative Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) on August 31 in Port Allegany to discuss dwindling personnel and funding for ambulance services across the region. Ambulance service personnel, county and local officials and members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting, which will be held at […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Chestnut trees are being planted in several areas in Cameron and Potter counties to counter a blight that devastated the species during the first half of the twentieth century. Jim Zoschg, his brother, Steve Zoschg, and Lynn Newcomer have all purchased chestnuts that are resistant to the […]
Sentencing of a man found guilty of sexual violence against a child by a Cameron County jury last year has been postponed again. Joseph William Chapman, age 31, formerly of Coudersport, Austin and Emporium, will now be sentenced on September 22 on charges of statutory sexual assault and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) […]
The Cameron County Storm Football Team was recently awarded tickets to the Buffalo Bills preseason game after the Storm coaches were the first affiliated team to be Heads Up Football certified. The Storm team joined the Olean Area Youth Football League (OAYFL) prior to the beginning of this season. The OAYFL offers a […]
The Cameron County School District (CCSD) has released its enrollment numbers following a Right-to-Know request filed by the Echo. Enrollment numbers are typically included in the Back-to-School section the week prior to the beginning of school, but the district did not have them ready in time for that publication.
Potter County Junior Conservation School recently held their week long camp for ages 13-15 that was established to promote awareness of our environPotter County Junior Conservation School recently held their week long camp for ages 13-15 that was established to promote awareness of our environment and the principles of conservation. The students are […]
Tina Solak welcomed everyone to the recent Collaborative Board meeting. Sheri Harrier and Bob Lininger approved the May minutes. Heidi Aikens reported for The Family Center. The Center provided the summer reading club in June and also held the Scavenger Hunt, which was well attended. The Family Center has moved to […]
Bucktail Rod and Gun Club will offer a handgun training and defense class September 2nd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Range Night September 9th from 5:30 p.m. until dusk.
Barbara Moscato Brown Library Memorials 1st and 2nd Quarter 2015: The following seven books were given by the Cameron County High School Class of 1969: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Eric Larson, Crucible of Command: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee-The War they fought and the peace they […]
The year 2015 marks the 51st year anniversary of The Singing Dutchmen. The group was formed by Gloria V. Anderson and a core group of men from the Shiloh Presbyterian Church Choir. The “Dutchmen” average 12 performances per year singing for church benefits, nursing homes, civic and social functions. Members come from Emporium, […]
A Basic Hunter-Trapper Education class is scheduled at the DCNR District Office in Emporium on September 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is loated at 258 Sizerville Road. Students must be a minimum of 11 years of age by Sept. 19, 2015 and should pre-register online at the PGC website […]
A spaghetti dinner will be held Friday, Sept. 4th at St. Mark O’Connell Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $8.00 for adults, children 5-10 years, $5.00 and those under 5 eat free. Price includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink (beer and wine available to patrons 21 years […]
Penn Highlands Elk is welcoming a new obstetrician/gynecologist to Penn Highlands Women’s Care. Kathy Elizeus, M.D., earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and completed an obstetrics/gynecology residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is board certified and a diplomate in obstetrics and gynecology.
The September regular meeting of the VFW Auxiliary has been changed to Wednesday, the 16th at 6 p.m. to correspond with the district president’s visit. Please bring your membership card.
New On the Shelves of the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library August 2015: The Hand on the Mirror: A true story of life beyond death, by Janis Durham Return to Life: Extraordinary cases of children who remember past lives, by Jim B. Tucker
Miller-Raffaele Post 6221 VFW is going to have Bingo again this fall. It will start on Septemer 7th and will run until May 16, 2016. It is held on the first and third Mondays of the month. Doors open at 5 p.m. and calling starts at 6:30 p.m.
The mass time at St. Mark Church for Saturday, September 5th, has been changed to 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. James in Driftwood will remain the same, also at 4:30 p.m. The time change has been made for this day because of the Family Festival occurring at St. Mark.
The Guy and Mary Felt Manor Auxiliary has decided to bring the “Only Show” out of retirement after 30 years. If anyone is interested in participating behind the scenes or on the stage with this year’s show, please notify Pat Kempher at 486-1412 or Bunny McLean at 486-1695. This year’s show will be […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity golf team traveled to the Bolivar Country Club last Friday but were defeated by the host Oswayo Valley Green Wave, 35 ½ to 17 ½. OV’s Alex Bernard was medalist for the match with a 39. Brian Shupe was […]
with Rich Summers Fall sports season has officially begun. Even though students have yet to attend a class in the Cameron County School District there have already been a bunch of athletic events. The CCHS golf teams have already completed their first matches, the Storm football season is underway and the Red Raider […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity golf team opened their 2015 season in the rain at Pine Acres Country Club in Bradford and fell to the Lady Owls 39-16 last Thursday. Bradford’s Bri Wells was medalist for the match with a 50. The low […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Storm youth football team traveled to Kane for their season opener on Saturday but fell to the hosts, 20-6. Dylan Reider scored the lone touchdown for the Storm, who were competitive but unable to bring home the victory. The pee-wee Storm defeated Kane 14-0.
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 […]
Hayfork 2015 by Phil Burkhouse When I was a snot nosed kid in high school full of urine and vinegar my eyes perked up when I learned about being able to participate in a high school forest fire crew. The state of Pennsylvania paid you an hourly wage to extinguish forest fires, […]
by William Crisp Most hunting and fishing is of a trophy orientated nature, like it or not. Certainly there are meat hunters and most sportsmen eat what they harvest or provide meat for others. Obtaining food is a large, rewarding part of the experience for us. However, there is a lot more than […]
by Nelson Haas My Life With Double-Aught Buck The written word: double-aught buck, comes from the old English word: naught, meaning zero. The “n” was dropped and it became aught. It is also written: ought. The origins of shot measurement is unknown. Some astute mathematician discovered that 17 minus the shot size designation […]