From the Bleachers

by Rich Summers   A couple of weeks ago in this space I extolled the virtues of having a balanced offensive attack in basketball and Red Raider Jon Songer has also expressed the desire to have multiple offensive weapons on his team, but University of Pittsburgh Coach Jamie Dixon is taking balance to a new […]

Bagubas Top Coudy, Fall To Port

by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity Baguba wrestling team took on Coudersport and Port Allegany last week in home matches. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Jane Andrews

(1940-2013) Jane Andrews, 72, of 174 Valley View Rd., died Thursday night (Jan. 31, 2013) at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.

Jesse Butler

(1933-2013) Jesse F. Butler, 79, of Port Allegany, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2013) at his home surrounded by his family.

Tim Hooftallen

(1976-2013) Tim Eric Hooftallen, 36, of Punxsutawney, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2013) at his home in Punxsutawney.  

Betty Coletti

(1921-2013) Betty Atherton Coletti passed away peacefully with her husband and children at her side. Betty lived in Orange Park, Florida at Moosehaven Retirement Home.  

The orginal Emporium Welcome Sign , created by local artist Kim Baker Farina, is now housed in the stairwell at the Borough office on North Broad Street. With the help of Zucal’s Forest Products, the new sign (above) is much more weather resilient.

Local Artists Help Welcome Visitors

As you have driven through our area you undoubtedly have noticed the two “Welcome” signs at each end of Emporium. What you may not know, however, is the evolution of the signs over the last few years. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) There are marked disqualified in it. […]

Last of Camp Burglars Given Court Sentence

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The last member of a trio of men charged in a six-county burglary crime wave was sentenced in Cameron County Court last week. Edward T. Whitten Jr., 25, faced Judge Richard Masson as Cameron County District Attorney Paul Malizia laid out a plea deal. (Full Story available […]

Jim Thomas New Chairman of NCPRPDC Board

    Jim Thomas, first-term Cameron County Commissioner, last week was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Lumber Township Receives Aid From County

    Cameron County Commissioners last Wednesday acted to aid Lumber Township in the replacement of a work truck that was demolished in a November accident. Commissioners approved payment of $9,000 from County Liquid Fuel Fund to Lumber Township to be used for the purchase of a new vehicle. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]

Bolin Retires After 31 Years

    On Friday, January 25, family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant William “Ed” Bolin celebrated his retirement after 31 years of service as a part time police officer to the citizens of Emporium. The event was held at the Emporium Firehall. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

CCOYA Air Rifle Program Continues To Be Successful

  The Cameron County 4-H Youth air rifle program offered through Penn State Cooperative Extension continues to be a success. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Woodland Awards List

  Following is the Woodland Elementary School 2nd Nine Weeks Awards List: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

SSA Coyote Hunt Registration Set For Feb. 15-17

by Ray Savel Public Relations Chairman The officers and directors of the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association held their regular monthly meeting on January 20th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Sneaker Drive

  New or any condition, any size sneakers are needed for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Only sneakers will be collected. Please bring donations to: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

February Is Heart Month

  February is heart month. The Cameron County Cardiac Committee would like to remind the public that all of the money received from donations and memorials remain in the county. Money donated from appeals by other heart organizations does not benefit the people in Cameron County. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]

Bingo and More

  “Bingo And More” will be held February 2nd at the firehall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Bingo called from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. No cover charge. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Ladies Bible Study

  All women are invited to join the Faith Baptist Church’s Ladies’ Bible Study entitled, “Fear Not: God’s Amazing Provisions for the Anxious Heart.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Housing Expo

  The 2013 Housing Expo will be held Thursday, Feb. 7th from noon until 5 p.m. at The Edgewood Hall, St. Marys. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Parade of Stars

  It’s that time of the year again! The Cameron County Fair Association will be hosting the annual Parade of Stars on February 16 at the Cameron County High School. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Youth Ice Fishing Event Scheduled

The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) is planning a youth ice fishing program scheduled for February 9th at Bucktail Lake in Sizer Run. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Kindergarten Registration

  Cameron County School District Kindergarten registration will be held on Friday, March 1st at Woodland Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

VFW Bingo

VFW Bingo will be held the first and third Mondays of each month at the Vet’s Club, 427 E. Third Street. Jackpot is $800 in 56 numbers. Mystery #1 – $300; Mystery #2 – $57; Break Bank – $500.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Polar Sweet Express

  Polar Sweet Express, your one-stop shopping experience for all your Valentine’s Day needs, will be held Saturday, Feb. 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Edgewood in St. Marys.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Wood on Glass Exhibit at Wildlife Center

Sinnemahoning State Park is pleased to host Michael Wennin, Executive Director of the Lumber Heritage Region, who will present a program about the “Wood On Glass” Exhibit at the Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning on Saturday, February 2, at 1 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

‘Return of Stolen Trophy Buck Requested’

You know who you are. You stole my 12-pt. buck head to claim it’s yours. I worked very hard to find that deer. It’s my hunt and memory of that buck. You can only lie about it and hide it. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

‘Your Donation Would Be Appreciated’

Hello, our names are Alyvia McKimm and Chloe Burgett; we are lifelong friends and sixth grade students at the Cameron County Elementary School. We have been nominated by our teachers to attend the 2013 Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) to be held in Washington, D.C. and our nominations were accepted by the Congressional Youth […]

Lady Raiders’ Win Streak at Four

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team increased its winning streak to a season high four games with two North Tier League victories last week. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Red Raiders Top Oswayo Valley, Austin

by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team racked up two more North Tier League victories to set up a showdown with league leading Smethport on Monday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

From the Bleachers

  by Rich Summers   Some coincidences are hard to explain, but I guess in a small community they can be expected. Last week I ran into Tommy Tompkins in front of the post office and we had a quick chat about high school sports in general and part of that conversation had to do […]

Bagubas Defeat Sheffield

by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team took on Sheffield last Wednesday at the CCHS gymnasium and came away with a 45-30 Allegheny Mountain League victory. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Bagubas Compete at 2013 Patrick J. Morales Tourney

The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team traveled to Falconer Central High School in New York State last weekend to compete in the 12th annual Patrick J. Morales Wrestling Tournament. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

JO Baguba Results

The Cameron County JO Bagubas wrestled in the Smethport Junior Olympic Tournament “Battle for the Belt” on Saturday, January 26th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Wandering Aimlessly , Postponed: Indefinitely

by Phil Burkhouse I first heard the rumor early last week; the nation’s largest sports and outdoor show, scheduled for February 2-10 in Harrisburg, had developed a major snag.  I was talking via telephone with the first Pennsylvania elk hunter I had guided who faithfully attends the “Show” with many of his friends.  They live […]

Gun Debates Continue

by William Crisp   Causing panic is the quickest way to get a group to move. That’s how the latest gun legislation has gotten its traction; taking advantage of emotion. The trouble with emotionally driven action is that it eliminates the ability to intellectually argue to the group and explain that they are about to […]

Marie Kantner

(1927-203) Marie B. Kantner, 85, of West Sixth Street, died Monday (Jan. 21, 2013) in her home.

Gail Hickoff

Gail Ann Hickoff, 55, daughter of Audrey and William Hickoff, formerly of Emporium,  passed away (Jan. 10, 2013) at St. Luke’s Hospital, NYC, after a lengthy illness.

William Weis

(1929-2013) William B. Weis, 83, of 634 Evergreen Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 23, 2013) at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

Margaret Krellner

(1917-2013) Margaret E. “Peg” Krellner, 95, of 1570 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday (Jan. 27, 2013) at Elk Regional Health Center.  

Game Commission Considering Relocating Weedville Elk

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Pennsylvania Game Commission officials recently announced a plan to alleviate conflicts caused by a large number of elk in the Weedville area. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Smoker Displays Handiwork at Farm Show

    Seven Cameron County High School students recently had the opportunity to visit the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg coordinated by the students and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA). The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. […]

Benefit Garners $2,000 For Township Workers

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Organizers of a benefit held Sunday for two Lumber Township employees badly injured in a work-related accident in November, report over $2,000 has been raised. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

SVFD Elects Officers For 2013 Positions

    The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department met last week to elect company and line officers for 2013. Butch Kehl remains president of the company with Bruce Whitman, vice president, and Donna Kehl secretary/treasurer. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

LEPC Approves Purchase of Monitoring Units

    Cameron County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee met last week to conduct business and elect officers for 2013 terms. Adam Johnson will remain as LEPC Chairman, with Laura Narby serving as secretary and Kevin Johnson, treasurer (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Outreach Programs Support Trout in the Classroom

The Cameron County schools and the Elk County schools, have been introduced to “The Trout in the Classroom” programs. These programs were started through the efforts of The James Zwald  Chapter # 314 of Cameron and Elk Counties who have secured start  up grants for the TIC programs. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

Making Our Own Winter Time Fun

by Beth Ann Overly Activities Coordinator at Guy & Mary Felt Manor As this picture captures, no one here in Personal Care at Guy & Mary Felt Manor is bowing down to any January doldrums! We gathered together for this picture as if to say, “We are chasing away any encroaching January blahs!” Convincing this […]

County Awarded Funds To Help Food, Shelter Programs

    Cameron County has been awarded federal funds made available through the departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Caregivers Invited

The First Presbyterian Church cordially invites all caregivers to the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, January 27. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Online Teen 4-H Club

How would you like to be involved in 4-H and not have to travel any farther than your home computer? We are trying something new in Cameron, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties (District 3) to reach more teens through an online 4-H club that will utilize Adobe Connect for meetings. (Full Story available on […]

Parade of Stars

    The date of February 16 has been approved for the annual Parade of Stars sponsored by the Cameron County Fair Association. Proceeds of this event benefit the Fair Scholarship Fund and the 2013 Fair, which will be held in August. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

American Legion Meeting

Olkosky-Jessop American Legion Post 194 will hold its monthly meetng on Tuesday, January 29th, at 7 p.m., at the Cameron Couty Vets Club. All officers and members are asked to attend. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Raiders Within a Game of North Tier Leading Smethport

      by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo           The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team stayed within a game of North Tier League leading Smethport with a pair of victories last week.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

From the Bleachers

    by Rich Summers   And so Cameron County High School is once again in search of a varsity football coach. I don’t know the reasons why because personnel matters are not discussed in public and rightfully so. A lot of folks would like to know the justifications for such decisions but it would […]

Lady Raiders Win Two of Three Games

    by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team had a busy week with three games last week. On Monday, they dropped a North Tier League game at Port Allegany but rebounded to defeat Coudersport at home on Thursday.   (Full Story available on the […]

Bagubas Defeat Bradford Owls

by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba wrestling team traveled to Bradford High School last Thursday night and crushed the Owls 55-15. Taylor Saline, Jacy Langley and Jack Karsten all scored pins in the victory. CCHS is now 1-3 in the Allegheny Mountain League and will have a […]

JO Baguba Results

    The Cameron County JO Bagubas sent 16 wrestlers to the St. Marys Junior Olympic Tom “Bob” Fox Memorial Tournament on Saturday, January 19th.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Wandering Aimlessly

Christmas Bird Counts, Elk, and Flailing Around   by Phil Burkhouse   This week I am going to give you a synopsis of the two Christmas Bird Counts recently completed in our area.  The Emporium Count was held on Sunday, December 23rd, and marked our 24th consecutive Christmas Bird Count.  A circle with a radius of […]

2012, Busy Year For BWA

The Bucktail Watershed Association had a very busy and productive year in 2012, educating folks about the watershed, working to control invasive species and improving watershed health.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Resigns from BWA

    Bill Noah, charter member of the Bucktail Watershed Association, has resigned from the BWA board after many years of service. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

‘Gun Laws Not The Answer’

Personally, I have a very “dim” view of Gun Laws.  In my opinion, these laws simply don’t work.  A recent report gave these statistics for the city of Chicago.  In 2012, there were over 400 homicides committed with guns, and Chicago has the “strictest” gun laws of any city in the country! (Full Story available […]

In Response to ‘Hear Ye! Hear Ye!’

The article that appeared in the Echo Mailbox 1/16/13, I am reminded of a famous quote, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” Abraham Lincoln. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

‘Ping Pong Photo’

I think I have identified the people in the photo playing ping pong. In front hitting the ball is me! I am Bernie Oswald. I am hitting the ball to Patty Zoschg. The man standing is Leon Lucas ( I believe). The girl standing by the wall is my sister, Carole Oswald Grimone. (Full Story […]

‘Bowling League Photo’

The gentleman on the far right in the Sylvania Bowling League photo is Emerson Klees.  He is the only one I can identify. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

‘Photo I.D. & New Question’

Concerning the picture on page 2 of the old Community Center in the Jan. 2, 2013 Echo.  The people from left to right are Pat (Zoschg) Pavlina, her sister Joni, Leon Lucas,  Carole (Oswald) Grimone, Mary Kay (Wilson) Doud, next unknown, and Bernie Oswald. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

‘Recent Travels’

We received a phone call from Isabelle Czekai of Erie before Christmas, letting us know what she’s been up to in recent months. She traveled to Panama City for her grandson Frank’s wedding (Shandra), and said it was beautiful there and she stayed in a place that would “knock your socks off.” (Full Story available […]

Gary Kamats

(1947-2013) Gary R. Kamats, 65, of 1058 Gardeau Road, died Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 16, 2013) at DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Richard L. “Rick” Rolls

(1946-2013) Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother Richard L. “Rick” Rolls has been called home by our Lord from the Hershey Medical Center as a result of a longterm illness. He was born May 7, 1946 and passed away January 20, 2013. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Charlotte Zuback

(1930-2013) Charlotte M. Zuback, 82, of 46 Huckleberry Circle, died Friday morning (Jan. 18, 2013) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Leonore Burke

(1923-2013) Leonore T. Burke, 89, of Caledonia, died Friday (Jan. 18, 2013) at DRMC after a lengthy illness. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)