The Driftwood Senior Center has a very busy schedule for the months ahead and would love for you to join in on the fun. They will be making and selling Old Foagie Hoagies on Wednesday, January 18th. Please call and order your Old Foagie Hoagies today! Tuesday, January 24th, the Community Nurse […]
Two of Cole Memorial Medical Group’s Board-Certified Pediatricians were honored for their work to improve rural health in the region. Mary Ann Rigas, MD, and Marlene Wust-Smith, MD, were named “Community Stars’ by the National Office of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) which acknowledged outstanding rural healthcare leaders and providers on National Rural […]
The Cameron County 4-H shooting sports program will start Thursday, January 12. The program teaches youth how to safely use and care for air rifles and other equipment related to shooting sports. Youth between the ages of 8 and 18 (as of January 1st of the current year) can be registered 4-H Shooting […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center will host quilting classes in January. Quilter Gini Schager will teach the two-night class on Monday, January 23 and January 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., focusing on turning t-shirts into quilts. Each student is to bring a minimum of 12 t-shirts, scissors or […]
Adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to the Bereavement Support Group meeting on Thursday, January 5 at 6 p.m. at the Community Nurses St. Marys office located on the campus of Penn Highlands – Elk.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor An Emporium man accused of murder appeared at the Cameron County Courthouse for a hearing on Thursday. A preliminary hearing was held for Michael Fuller Courtney, age 34, of Emporium, who faces charges including murder in the first degree for an incident that occurred in late October […]
A new president of the Cameron County School District (CCSD) Board of Directors was chosen during Thursday’s regular meeting. Daryl Richardson was voted in unanimously to fill the top spot, and was the only individual nominated for the position. He succeeds Paul Abriatis, who was not nominated to run for president this term. […]
The Cameron County preliminary budget for 2017 has been advertised and is available for view at the commissioners’ office through December 22. The budget has total revenues and expenditures calculated at $7,729,662.72. County officials do not expect the tax rate to increase at this time. The rate remains 20.5 mills, or $0.025 per […]
This weekend’s Christmas in the Wilds event drew large crowds to downtown Emporium for street vendors, Santa and the annual parade. “The event was excellent. We had vendors sell out of their wares and just had a really good turnout,” said Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Director Tina Johns-Solak. “We had a lot […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Shippen Township Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28 to officially adopt the finalized budget for the coming year. The budget is available for public review, and notices of such will be placed in local newspapers to inform township residents wishing […]
Students from Cameron County and other school districts across the region recently returned from performing at the Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Parade and Ceremonies. This year marked the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks. The “Day that will Live in Infamy” threw the nation into World War II. More than 400,000 U.S. […]
With the year’s end rapidly approaching the Board of Directors of Cameron County Ambulance Service (CCAS) want to report to you, our community, what is happening with your ambulance service. For the past several years the Directors of CCAS have been dedicated to formulating a long-term solution to provide a financially stable […]
Rotarian Kim Whiting (left) introduced guest speaker Cristy Solveson (middle), a certified holistic nutritionist and owner of FREERANGE Holistic Health, a nutrition counseling service with a whole foods approach for those looking for freedom of health. Cristy became interested in a healthier lifestyle seven years ago when her son encountered some health issues, […]
Voting is underway for the most decorated house in Cameron County. “The contest, sponsored by L&M Lumber, continues to grow,” according to Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Tina Solak. This year nine properties are entered and the winner will be determined by votes. Ballots are appearing in the two Cameron […]
The Cameron County School District Music Department cordially invites you to their annual Christmas Concert. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the CCHS Auditorium on Tuesday, December 20th. Bands and choirs from both Woodland Elementary and the High School will join forces for a district wide musical celebration of the […]
The Gibson Township Christmas party will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, at the Township Building on Route 555 in Driftwood. Meat and drinks will be provided.
by Beth Overly The free Christmas day dinner served from the Aroma Cafe` each year on Christmas day provided by “Friends Serving Friends, comprised of caring individuals from all over Cameron County will take a “pause” this year. We will not be serving a dinner this year on Christmas day due to Christmas […]
Support the Cameron County High School Spanish Club by attending the all-you- can-eat Fiesta Mexicana on Tuesday, December 20th. The cost is $6/single and $20/family. The event will be held at the High School Cafeteria from 5 p.m. to ?? p.m. Menu includes beef and chicken Tacos, Sincronizadas, Frijoles, desserts and punch. […]
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library will close for the Christmas Holiday Thursday, Dec. 22nd at 4 p.m. and will re-open on Tuesday, Dec. 27th with its regular schedule of hours.
The Newton Cemetery Association is increasing the price of a grave space from $450 to $750, effective January 1, 2017. Questions? Call 486-7033.
A Community Christmas Service will be held Friday, Dec. 16th at 7 p.m. at the CMA Church.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Demolition began on three blighted Emporium properties on Thursday morning. The three structures, two located on East Fourth Street and one on the same lot facing East Greenwood Street, have been vacant for a number of years and had become safety hazards of late. Last week, high […]
A Cameron County resident has entered a guilty plea to ordinance violations received on four rental properties he owns within the Emporium Borough. Matthew Grimone, age 59, entered guilty pleas to eight civil complaints filed against him. Four were issued by the Emporium Borough, and four by Building Code Inspector Russ Braun. Two […]
The tax rate for Emporium Borough residents will remain at 16.91 mills again this year. The budget was formally adopted during Monday night’s meeting following advertisement in newspapers and a public review period at the borough building. While one area of Emporium is being cleaned up, Emporium Borough officials are working to remedy […]
Reindeer, breakfast with Santa, crafters, vendors, sales, open houses are all set for Saturday, December 10 in Emporium. The annual Christmas in the Wilds begins at 9 a.m. with vendors selling food, gifts, Christmas caroling and Santa having breakfast. The parade will step off at noon and judging for the house decorating […]
Ten Cameron County High School (CCHS) students left Cameron County over the weekend to head to Hawaii to participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremonies slated for later this week. The students are stand-out members of the CCHS Band and were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Pearl Harbor Honors Band, which includes […]
Cameron County Commissioners spent several days at the recent County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) annual conference. All three commissioners attended sessions offered during the conference and offered reports on the event during Thursday’s meeting. Commissioner Phil Jones attended a Natural Gas Task Force meeting, which included discussion on new cracker plants erected […]
The Friends of the Library have accomplished a great deal over the years. A big thank you goes to everyone who has supported the organization by becoming a member during the Membership Drive, or attending the Used Book Sale, or taking part in the holiday project; Wishing Family and Friends a Happy Holiday. […]
The Sylvan Heritage Council proudly announces the third and final round of their Military Banner Program, to honor men and women with ties to Cameron County, Pennsylvania who went on to serve their country in a branch of the armed forces. A highly visible tribute to these dedicated individuals who bravely served […]
A few gingerbread boys and girls remain on trees at various businesses in Emporium. The cutouts have suggested gifts from the child’s Santa wish list. Unwrapped gifts must be returned with the gingerbread cut out by Friday, December 9 to the following locations: Northwest Bank, Citizens & Northern Bank, Emporium post office […]
St Hilda’s Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will hold their annual Christmas Cookie sale in front of the Chamber of Commerce building on Saturday, December 10 from 9 a.m. until sold out. Assorted cookies wrapped on holiday plates and trimmed with an ornament are available.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Emporium Senior Center. Like many of the kiddos writing out their wish lists, the center also has a wish list. If you are able and willing to donate an item or two to help fill the center’s pantry, it would be very much […]
Emporium Senior Center will hold its Craft and Food Sale on December 10th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center on South Maple Street. Cost for a table is $5.00. To reserve a table call 814-486-3707.
The Cameron County School District Music Department cordially invites you to their annual Christmas Concert. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the CCHS Auditorium on Tuesday, December 20th. Bands and choirs from both Woodland Elementary and the High School will join forces for a district wide musical celebration of the […]
Everyone is invited to participate in Christmas Caroling on Saturday, December 10th, in the vacant lot next to The Midtowne in downtown Emporium. This is part of the Christmas in the Wilds celebration. Come and help sing Christmas songs starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until the start of the parade. The singing […]
The CCHS Drama Boosters and Drama Club will be taking part in the upcoming Christmas in the Wilds event. A table of baked goods, mugs and mixes, Jeff’s Jams and Salsas and Snowman soup will be available for sale. The group will be found in front of Reid’s on Saturday morning. […]
Dues for the Emporium Senior Center for the 2017 year are $10/person. To renew your membership or to join the club, you can stop in at the center or your dues can be mailed to 213 South Maple Street, Emporium, PA 15834. Thank you again for all the ways you help to support […]
Downtown Emporium businesses turned tires into decorations this year. All the recycled decorations that were vandalized have been rebuilt according to Cameron County Chamber of Commerce officials and are available for purchase. The money raised will be used to offset the price of parking meter decorations and the purchase of surveillance cameras. […]
The Emporium Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding their Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 10, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring the family and let the children meet Santa before the parade. Menu consists of French toast, sausage, eggs and beverage. Cost will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children […]
The holidays are the time of year when we are the most giving. Traditionally, the “giving” during the holiday season takes the form of gifts for friends and family. But there is another way that you can “give” and it doesn’t cost a dime..volunteer. Community Nurses, Inc. is in search of caring men […]
The Emporium Senior Center has the following upcoming events: Wednesday, December 14th – Come meet State Trooper Jon Wooster, as he presents “Tips to Help Keep You Safe” at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, December 22nd – Rummage through the corners of your closet and find your craziest, ugliest Christmas sweater. There will be a […]
As part of an ongoing focus to use the latest technology and treatments available for patients, Cole Memorial has installed a next generation magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit, General Electric® (GE) Optima MR450w 1.5T GEM, at the Hospital. This equipment replaces the MRI that was installed in 2003. Benefits of the new MRI […]
For the month of November, Emporium Senior Center has designated Ken Ostrum as Senior of the Month. Ken’s favorite color is red and he enjoys walking in the woods. When asked what he loves about Emporium, he says the location and the people. His favorite animal is the angelfish, as he used to […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editors A police report will be filed concerning vandalism perpetrated in Emporium over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Director Tina Johns-Solak, vandals damaged several recycled-tire Christmas decorations, uprooted plants in flower pots and damaged a concrete bench in Emporium’s business district. “Disappointment does […]
The façade on an Emporium business came down due to high winds a week before tear-down of the structure was expected. Emporium Borough Manager Don Reed stated that a portion of the former Admit One building’s façade broke loose and fell part-way to the ground due to wind gusts of 40-60 miles per […]
Cameron County residents are gearing up for the Christmas in the Wilds celebration, set to take place Saturday, December 10. The event begins at 9 a.m. and features a parade, craft and gift vendors, hot foods and beverages and fun for the whole family. As part of the festivities this year, the Cameron […]
Bear hunters in Cameron County harvested 66 bears during the first three days of the 2016 hunting season. Northcentral Pennsylvania again led the state in bear hunting. Cameron County had one of the lower counts for Northcentral PA counties, but still had more bear harvested than most counties outside of the region. Over […]
It is seven weeks into the 2017 fund drive and it’s been a great start. Through November 25th, $7,165.50 was collected toward the $20,500 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. This drive will run through September 30, 2017. Watch for monthly updates. Each month a writeup will be featured on one of […]
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful organization believes that our younger generation is the key to a cleaner environment. Providing opportunities for environmental stewardship is a big step in that direction. Cameron County School District is now partnering with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Litter Free School Zone program. The organization also offers programs that can complement lessons […]
The Emporium Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall. Food will be available. For more information call Bev at 486-0936, Bev at 486-2039, or Gen at 486-0396.
Everyone is invited to participate in Christmas Caroling on Saturday, December 10th, in the vacant lot next to The Midtowne in downtown Emporium. This is part of the Christmas in the Wilds celebration. Come and help sing Christmas songs starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until the start of the parade. The singing […]
A basket raffle fundraiser is being held to support the Cameron County Middle School Boys Basketball program for boys in fourth, fifth and sixth grades. More than 45 items were donated locally and arranged into baskets. Tickets can be purchased at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center. Tickets are eight […]
The November meeting of the Cameron County Collaborative Board was held on November 16th at the Emporium firehall. This month’s presenter was Sheri Harrier of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. Sheri began by giving the group a quiz to see how much they knew about our local agency. The answers were given afterward […]
Emporium Senior Center will hold its Craft and Food Sale on December 10th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center on South Maple Street. Cost for a table is $5.00. To reserve a table call 814-486-3707.
The Emporium Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding their Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 10, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring the family and let the children meet Santa before the parade. Menu consists of French toast, sausage, eggs and beverage. Cost will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children […]
Rotarian Blair Lundberg introduced guest speaker, Jennifer (Zucal) Kelly at the Rotary luncheon meeting November 22nd. Jennifer is a 1998 graduate of CCHS and 2007 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh as an RN. She briefly worked at Cole Hospital and then started apprenticing as a midwife in Altoona. In 2010, she […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A preliminary hearing for an Emporium man accused of homicide has been postponed until December. The preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday was cancelled in the case of Michael Fuller Courtney, age 34, of Emporium, accused of murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, murder […]
Ceremonies to honor Veterans Day were held on Friday at several locations around Emporium. Beginning at 9 a.m., an assembly was held at the school, organized by the Miller-Raffaele Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6221 and the Olkosky-Jessop American Legion Post 194 in Cameron County. The speaker for this year’s ceremony was […]
Superintendent of the Cameron County School District (CCSD) Dr. Keith Wolfe announced a safety drill performed in cooperation with a number of local agencies last week. Wolfe released the statement following the successfully-completed drill, which was held on Thursday, November 10. Participating in the drill with CCSD staff were the Emporium Borough Police […]
Cameron County Commissioners hosted several visitors during Thursday’s meeting, as part of an effort to highlight more county programs. Commissioner Lori Reed stated that they are working to bring in more speakers from across county operations to showcase the positive efforts being undertaken by county employees and residents. Prothonotary Mary Grace Olay discussed […]
The national results of last Tuesday’s General Election for President of the United States and down-ticket offices matched closely to Cameron County’s voting outcomes. In the Presidential election, Republican businessman Donald Trump beat out Democrat and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take the nation’s top seat. The two candidates have waged […]
Pennsylvania unemployment rate remained stagnant since last month, coming in at 5.7% September, the most recent data available. For the same period, the national unemployment rate was calculated at 4.9%. Initial jobless claims (Unemployment Compensation) were also down slightly this month to 13,778. Seasonally-adjusted nonfarm jobs decreased, despite three consecutive months of gains, […]
The Emporium Senior Center Sunday bingo will be held November 20 at 1 p.m. Good food will be available. There will be no Sunday bingo during the month of December. Have a great holiday. See you all back in January.
The Cameron County Family Center is sponsoring a public Bed Bug informational seminar. Recently Bed Bugs have become a concern for Cameron County as well as many surrounding counties. This seminar will help people to understand the problems our community is facing as well as discuss things to look for, how to stay […]
Seven individuals took the work capacity test on November 8th. This physical test is required for many out of state firefighting positions. The individuals pictured were wearing 45 pound weighted vests and walked three miles in under 45 minutes. The work capacity test will be provided again on November 15th at 8 a.m. […]
There will be a Homemade Soup Sale on Friday, November 18th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or sell-out at Citizens and Northern Bank, 135 East 4th Street. Suggested donation is $3.00/cup, with bread included. You can eat in or take it to go.
Mountain Melodies will be playing their instruments in Elk and Cameron counties at several locations in November. On Wednesday, November 16, at 6 p.m. they will play for the residents of Guy and Mary Felt Manor and their families. They have been invited to play at the Bennetts Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, […]
Do you have a little extra time on your hands? Are you looking for some ways to give back to your community? The Emporium Senior Center is searching for a few volunteers who would be willing to be “subs” for their home meal deliveries. There are only a few meals that need delivered, […]
Come out and join everyone for an evening of music and hear Bob Spaeth at 6 p.m. on November 26th at The Gathering Place, Cameron County Christian Center, 240 East 4th Street. Enjoy a night of uplifting and fun music on this Thanksgiving weekend.
The following roads on the Elk State Forest will be open for the regular rifle deer season from November 28 through December 10. Side roads are not open to motorized vehicles. Bauer Hollow #1 to #2, Buffalo Switch Rd. #14, Deer Pen Road #56, Short Road, Canoe Run Road #40, Briggs Hollow #57 […]