by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The Fifth Anniversary of Open Mic Night at the Aroma Café and Restaurant on Fourth Street in Emporium was held this past Tuesday, and the restaurant was filled with a cacophony of music, laughter and clinking glassware. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Conservation District (District) is continuing to support the agriculture community in 2013 with the 10th Annual Agriculture Producers’ Meeting on February 27th at the Aroma Cafe. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Joe Buhler, from Older Adults Protective Services, will be at the Emporium Senior Center to present a training program on financial exploitation, scam and fraud on Thursday, Feb. 21st at 11:30 a.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
May Hollow Sportsmen’s Club will hold its Wild and Tame Game Dinner February 16th starting at 2 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The account for the Sylvan Heights Street Light in the Pines has enough money in the account for six more months. The monthly charge for the light is approximately $12.70. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A Lenten Luncheon will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 12:05 p.m. at St. Mark’s O’Connell Hall. Donation is $3.00. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
SVFD Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a chicken and biscuit dinner, Saturday, February 16 at the Sinnamahoning Firehall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A Caregiver Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main Street, Kersey. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW on Thursday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day) from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium Borough Council approved two resolutions supporting projects to be funded with Community Block Grant dollars during its Monday evening meeting. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced last week that it had acquired 1,052 acres of land in Cameron County as an addition to its State Game Land holdings. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor One of the region’s late winter traditional events is about to unfold Down County. The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association will hold its annual coyote hunt February 15-17. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
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)
The Ash Wednesday service will be held at First Presbyterian Church (205 East 4th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for January. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Spring is approaching and visions of the new Driftwood Senior Center can be seen. Jim Thomas gave the center’s members exciting news when he announced that the construction of the new center should begin around April. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center welcomes Abby Kane as a new artist and also the newest teacher at the center. Kane will share her Ukranian heritage with students during Lent offering a Pysanky Egg class. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Fair Board meeting will be held Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the First Baptist Church on North Broad Street. The public is invited to attend. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Classes return to the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center! Carly Reigel will introduce the art of cupcakes to students on Wednesday, March 27. The class will feature six different Easter themed designs to turn cupcakes into works of art without the baking! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this […]
Adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to the Bereavement Support Group meeting on Thursday, February 7 at 6 p.m. at the Community Nurses St. Marys office located on the campus of Elk Regional Health Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (“National Fuel”) has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PUC”) a quarterly adjustment to gas supply charges, which will become effective February 1, 2013, for its Pennsylvania customers. This 6.7 percent decrease will lower the monthly bill of a typical residential customer using ninety-thousand cubic feet of gas […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center announces the return of Artist of the Month. February features the artwork of Aleta Yarrow. Yarrow’s bold colors and unique designs cover tiles, journals and greeting cards. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
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. […]
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, 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)
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, […]
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)
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)
Following is the Woodland Elementary School 2nd Nine Weeks Awards List: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
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)
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. 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” 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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, 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)
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)
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)
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. […]
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)
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)
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)
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 […]
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 […]
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)
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)
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 […]
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)
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)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Construction is expected to begin this spring on the long awaited new Driftwood Senior Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Emporium resident Anna McFall plans to leave one week after her graduation from Geneva College to spend one year in an Arabic-speaking Middle Eastern country as a Missionary with the Christian Missionary Alliance (CMA) Church. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
An individual charged with over 100 counts of burglary of camps in Elk, Cameron and McKean counties, was sentenced in Elk County Court last week.
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Last week, Commissioners briefly discussed new electronics disposal guidelines issued by the state that will affect what items may be collected by municipal crews (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Prior to January’s regular meeting, Shippen Township held its annual re-organizational meeting to cover positions vacated with the resignation of former Supervisor John Malizia. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Organizers expect a huge turnout for Sunday’s benefit event for two Lumber Township employees who were injured in a November truck accident on Route 120. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Pat Kempher Cameron County Echo It’s beekeeping, of course. On a recent evening, a group of 13 people who share this hobby met at the Pizza Palace in Emporium. This group is the beginning of the Beekeepers of Potter and Cameron counties. Experienced and novice, men and women meeting together to share ideas and ask […]
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)
Following is the 2012 Emporium Shade Tree Commission report: Five trees were planted at a cost of $411 in the spring to celebrate National Arbor Day, which took place on April 27th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Did you ever wonder what timber sale activity the Elk State Forest accomplished this past year? Below are the approximate figures for this state forest from 2012. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Michael P. Jones of Cameron County, an Early Childhood Education/Special Education major, has been recognized as a Provost Scholar at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A Caregiver Support Group will be held the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main Street, Kersey. No fee or registration is required. Contact Jill Jovenitti for more information, (814) 776-2191. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most of the country is now experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI). The level of influenza (flu) activity is nearly as high as peak levels seen in past “moderately severe” flu seasons. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
“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)
A Free 90-minute Tobacco Cessation Workshop will be held January 17 at Cole Memorial’s main conference room. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following is the 2012 – Annual Report of Activities for the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)