Local Club Participates In Tommy Moose Program

    The Tommy Moose® program is easily one of the most successful Community Service outreach programs in the history of the Loyal Order of Moose. Its success lies in its simple message and uncomplicated structure. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Growing Up Wild

    The Cameron Conservation District is offering training on  a PA Game Commission and PA Dept. of Education curriculum for ages 3-7. This is being offered to formal and informal educators.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Golfers Sought For Chamber Tournament

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual golf tournament Thursday, June 13, at the Emporium Country Club.  The 4-person scramble will tee off at noon and conclude with a dinner featuring baby back ribs! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Help Needed

    Any CCHS Alumni who could help set up for the Annual Alumni Banquet on the 25th should show up at 1 p.m. in the gym on the 24th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Grove Twp. Cleanup Day

Attention Grove Township residents and camp owners: Grove Township will be holding its annual spring cleanup on Saturday, June 1st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Former Sizerville Inn Faces Demolition Crew

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The old Sizerville Inn  in Portage Township is about to become part of history. Earlier this week Scott Finch was issued a UCC demolition permit for the building and expected it to be down and gone within a few days. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

Police File Charges Against Local Man

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium-based Pennsylvania State Police reached back to 2007 for the basis of a charge of rape of a juvenile against an Emporium man. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Skywarn Weather Class Scheduled In Borough

Do you consider yourself to be a weather nut? We all are to a point. If so, mark the date May 16th on your calendar. The National Weather Service will be presenting a Skywarn training class here in Cameron County.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

New Test Meters Placed Into Service

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Those attending a recent meeting of the Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee had an opportunity to look over newly purchased gas test meters. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Finalist In National Pageant

Jordyn Skillman, 7, the daughter of Kerri and Joseph Skillman of Emporium, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Pennsylvania Pageant to be held August 4 to August 10 at the beautiful Hilton Towers Hotel in Harrisburg. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Cinco De Mayo Meets the Coffeehouse

The Coffeehouse at St. Mark’s O’Connell Hall will take on a Mexican feel as the event will be held Sunday, May 5 at 6:45 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Bee Colony Deaths Near 50% Over Winter Months

    by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo Members of a newly-formed organization for beekeepers in north central Pennsylvania are voicing concerns over the number of bee colony deaths being attributed to a variety of factors categorized as “Colony Collapse Disorder.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Salt RunTo Be Stocked

Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities wants to remind everyone to register with names and addresses when fishing in the Salt Run Stream or at the pond at the Andrews Farm. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Outdoor Club Holds Earth Day Event

    Since its inception in the U.S. in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually throughout the world on April 22 as a day of environmental awareness.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Special Delivery… Pheasant Eggs

Earth Day seemed to be an appropriate time to deliver pheasant eggs to classrooms at Woodland and the high school. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Spring Wildfire Danger

It is Spring Fire Season once again and the fire danger has been increasing and may become very high or extreme as we move through spring. Don’t forget to check the Smokey Bear Fire Danger Rating Signs throughout the area. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo

Fair Assoc. To Hold Buffet

    The Cameron County Fair Association will hold the Annual Family Night Out Buffet on Friday, May 10 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall. Adult tickets are $7.00 and children under 12 are $4.00 each. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Martuccio Accepted at Gannon University

    Gabrielle M. Martuccio of Emporium has been accepted at Gannon University, Erie, and will begin classes in the fall 2013 semester as a pre-pharmacy major. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

$451,026 In Bids Awarded For Driftwood Sr. Center

  by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners last Wednesday approved $451,026 in contracts to begin construction of a new Senior Center complex in the Borough of Driftwood. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Driftwood Man Fatally Injured In Accident

  A Driftwood man was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident in the Borough of Driftwood Sunday afternoon. Emporium-based Pennsylvania State Police said that Brad Douglas Park, 49, of Driftwood was killed in the one-cycle accident at around 4:40 p.m.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Neyman Seeks Re-Election For Sheriff

  Al Neyman announces his candidacy for re-election for the office of Sheriff of Cameron County on the Republican ticket. “I would appreciate your continued support in my bid for re-election, having served as your sheriff for the past eight years,” Sheriff Neyman stated. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

Return Day Actions

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor An extradition hearing for Dominick P. Dagustine was part of the proceedings during Return Day in Cameron County Court last Tuesday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Local Man Waives Preliminary Hearing

  Donald A. Osti of Emporium remains in Elk County Jail after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on assorted charges. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Fluffy The Cat Survives Exile

  Fluffy’s great adventure ended last week. Fluffy is a Sterling Run house cat who recently survived over two months of exile in the remote area of Huston Hill and Mason Hill.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Portage Cemetery Filled With History

by Pat Kempher Way back in the 1800s, local folks in Sizerville buried their loved ones in an area located along the Gardeau Road. If you visit the area today, the oldest headstone is dated in the 1830s.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)    

Vendors, Events Lining Up For Weekend in the Wilds

  Mark your calendars for July 5 and 6 in Emporium!  Starting Friday night you can enjoy music and an old fashion ice cream social, then Saturday get up bright and early to enjoy all the fun hunting for Big Foot. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Fun House Meeting

  Any organization or any person interested in helping with this year’s Fun House, which will be held the first week of July (Weekend in the Wilds), is asked to come to the Aroma Cafe` on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Local Residents Recognized For Outstanding Efforts

  A small group of business owners, citizens and organizations from across the 12 1⁄2- county Pennsylvania Wilds region have earned awards for their contributions in sustainable tourism development and will be honored at an awards dinner and regional tourism briefing May 2. The public is invited to attend. Locally, Don Bickford and Nelson Haas […]

Used Books Wanted

The Community Nurses are busy making plans for their popular annual Used Book Sale for Hospice. The collection and sale will be held at St. Marys Catholic Middle School cafeteria, adjacent to St. Marys Church on Church Street in St. Marys. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Music Returns To St. Mark’s Coffee House

Father Paul  Siebert and friends will present an evening of music at St. Mark Catholic Church May 5.  The date coincides with Cinco de Mayo, so of course the music and decorations will have a unique twist! The Coffee House event begins at 6:45 p.m. at O’Connell Hall. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

Ultimate Cheer Open House

The Ultimate Cheer All- Stars will hold an open house on Thursday, April 25th at the CCHS auxiliary gym from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please enter school by the pool. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Local Police Response Uncovers Drug Operation

    A police response to a domestic disturbance call in downtown Emporium on April 4, resulted in the filing of multiple drug charges against a local man. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Holjencin Named Superintendent

by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo During a lengthy meeting of the Cameron County School District Board of Directors on Thursday, members voted on a new superintendent, an assessment appeal and various personnel issues, and set upcoming meeting dates. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

School Incident Leads To Charges

    An Emporium man has been charged with multiple counts following an incident at the Cameron County School District. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Brief 911 Outage Hits 486 Subscribers

    Emergency coverage on the 486 exchange for 911 calls was temporarily interrupted early Sunday morning. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)    

Micro Burst Causes Damage at Sizerville

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A unique weather event, described as a “micro burst,” caused damage at Sizerville State Park last Wednesday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Trout Like the Water, Anglers Not So Much

    Weather for the opening day of trout season in this neck of Penn’s Woods is a lot like Forest Gump’s box of chocolates — you never know what to expect. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Fun at Salt Run Youth Fishing Event

Despite the chilly weather and high water stream conditions the annual Salt Run Youth Fishing event was a huge success. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

CCHS Band To Play In Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

    Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Marching Band has been offered an opportunity to participate in the 2014 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Local Group Places Sixth in 4-H Shooting Sports Event

    On March 16, the Boys and Girls Club in St. Marys hosted the 2013 Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle event. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Emporium Garden Club Gears Up For Weekend in the Wilds Flower Show

    Guest speakers, Lou Ann Lauger (left) and Louise Dyer (right), both members of the Warren Garden Club and Erie Area Judges Council, presented various types of “Petite” Floral Designs at the Emporium Garden Club’s March 23rd luncheon meeting. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

‘Best Preacher’ Coming To Emporium

The Very Reverend Dennis Corrado will be preaching for three evenings, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 22-24, 6:30 p.m., at St. Mark Church, “Forgiveness Leads to Wellness and Joy.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Whiting To Play In All-State Concert

    Breanna Whiting, a student at Cameron County High School, has qualified to perform in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Concert Band to be held April 17-20. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Blood Drive Falls Short of Goal

The Emporium Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the VFW Club Rooms on Thursday, April 11th, with 29 productive donations. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Burlingames ‘Walk For Someone Special’

In Sykesville, 25 years ago, Leo William (Papa)  Burlingame began his celebrated running career at the age of 62 when he first participated in the ARC of Jefferson County fund raiser known as the “Run or Walk for Someone Special.”. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Garden Club Spa Day

    The Emporium Garden Club is having a Spa Day.  This is planned for April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations need to be placed no later than April 22nd.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Great Weather, Good Water For County’s Canoe Classic

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor According to organizer Randy Bailey, the 39th Annual Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic went off without a hitch this past Saturday. “We had good weather, nearly perfect stream conditions and a great turnout,” said Bailey. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

Commissioners Expect To Name Bid Winners

    Cameron County Commissioners expect to award final bids for the new Driftwood Senior Center at their April 17 meeting. Bids were opened last month in categories of general construction, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Local Crews Battle Wildfire In Cameron

  A wind driven brush fire had crews on scene for several hours Sunday in the area of 156 Steam Mill Road near the village of Cameron. “We had a small fire when I first arrived on scene,” said Emporium Volunteer Fire Department chief Butch Housler. “Within minutes it was halfway up the hill. Dry […]

Political Parties To Fill Jury Comm. Slots

    Respective political parties in Cameron County will select candidates for jury commissioners positions on the November general election ballot. This decision was made late last week by a state court judge and clears up some of the problems brought about by a court ruling which trumped a legislativ,e action giving counties the option […]

There’s Hope In Job Numbers

    The unemployment picture showed promise of improving in Cameron County during the month of February. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

March Real Estate Transfers

Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for March. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

David Petty Publishes Book of Photography

    by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo A collection of photographs taken by a Cameron County native are now available in book form. David L. Petty, a childhood resident of the Emporium and Smethport areas, spent three years training his camera on the Amish living near his home in Charlevoix, Michigan. (Full Story available […]

Sinnemahoning BioBlitz

by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo Students from across Cameron and Potter counties will participate in a BioBlitz in May at Sinnemahoning State Park, modeled after the wildly successful event held at the Austin Dam Memorial Park in 2009. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Rodich’s Artwork Takes First Place

Matthew Rodich, of Emporium, recently placed first in the “Insect Mash Up” Competition sponsored by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He has been offered a tuition free workshop this summer for a week at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was also told that the Professor of Entertainment & Design requested to keep his insect […]

Historical Society Spring Dinner

Get ready for a night full of entertainment at the VFW on Thursday, April 25th, brought to you by “Partners in Fun in Emporium” Cameron County Historical Society and Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Unique Metal Work At Chamber Artisan Center

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center features Ken Meyer for the month of April.  Meyer has given up his day job to spend time on the artwork he loves!  Meyer and his wife, Sue own Meyer Welding in Grants Pass. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

Sign Up To Clean Up Emporium

    Join the Emporium Fire Department, Cameron County Girl Scouts, Hometown Mentors, Emporium Rotary, Emporium Garden Club, Sylvan Heritage Council and Emporium Borough in cleaning up the town on Saturday, April 20.  Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is organizing the cleanup to coincide with Keep PA Beautiful. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

Last Chance To Sign Up For Luncheon

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Adam Johnson, State Farm Insurance, has made it easy for you to honor your administrative professional this month. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Volunteers Band Together To Pick Up Trash Along Rt. 120

    The Bucktail Watershed Association, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities Program, Mountain Search & Rescue and the Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic volunteers banded together to pick up trash along Highway 120 from Emporium to Driftwood to clean up the route that the many Canoe & Kayak Classic participants in our county enjoyed […]

Causer Bill Expands Vehicle Registration Discount For Retirees

    Rep. Martin Causer has introduced legislation to expand the state’s reduced-fee vehicle registration program for retirees by increasing the income eligibility limit for the first time in 15 years. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Early Childhood Coalition Meeting

The Early Childhood Coalition (ECC) will meet on Wednesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at the Cameron County Recreation Center (Memorial Hall), 300 Chestnut Street. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

County Receives 7 Bids For Driftwood Sr. Center

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Bids for construction of a  new Senior Center in Driftwood were opened last Wednesday during a meeting of the Cameron County Commissioners. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Moyer Contracting Lands Driftwood Firehall Bid

    Cameron County commissioners last week approved a repair and remodeling contract for the Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department’s Driftwood station. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Lake To Be Backup For 39th Canoe Classic

With the water level at George B. Stevenson Dam slowly returning to normal, it appears the lake will be available if needed for the 39th annual Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Judge Okays Consolidation of Chapman Charges

A motion by Cameron County District Attorney Paul J. Malizia to consolidate charges faced by Joseph W. Chapman was approved last week in Cameron County Court by Judge Richard Masson. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Supreme Court Returns Jury Commissioner Positions

    Recent action by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has left many counties, including Cameron, in a vacuum in regards to the positions of jury commissioner. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Easter Bunny Hopping Into Cameron County

    Cameron County Fireworks Committee will host an Easter Bunny Breakfast Saturday, March 30.  Breakfast will be served  at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until 11a.m.  The Easter Bunny will have treats for each child and will pose for a picture! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

Sunrise Service

Down County Baptist Church is inviting you to join them for their Sunrise Service on Sunday, March 31st at 9 a.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Health Heart Poster Winners

The Cameron County Cardiac Committee recently sponsored their first “Healthy Heart” poster contest at the Woodland Elementary School during the month of February. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)