by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium Borough Council moved to advertise a 2013 budget with no tax increase. Total budgeted expenditures come to $1,174,749 and match anticipated revenues. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Sandy never kept her date with Cameron County and that’s fine. She wasn’t the kind of girl we wanted to associate with anyhow. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
While most people in the U.S. are preparing for holiday activities, Emporium volunteers with Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind—are filling shoe box gifts with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for needy children overseas. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Emporium Volunteer Fire Department responded to two calls Sunday. The first was for a fire in an outside metal storage shed at the Malizia home in Sunrise Acres. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The unemployment rate in Cameron County slipped slightly during the month of September according to state Department of Labor & Industry figures. Cameron County’s rate climbed slightly to 11.5 percent, up from 11 percent for the month of August. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Commissioners have announced a revised schedule of their November meetings. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for October: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo “70 Years—‘Explosive Industry’ of Cameron County is now available for purchase through the Cameron County Historical Society. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Mesh ribbon wreaths are appearing as favorites on pinterest. Nancy Zoschg will teach a class on making the wreath just in time for holiday decorating. The class is planned for Tuesday, November 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of $15.00 covers materials to make the wreath. (Full Story available on […]
The American Red Cross serving Elk and Cameron counties will reopen the doors of its local office to area residents this November. The humanitarian organization, which aims to alleviate and prevent human suffering across the country, once again has a home base in the St. Marys community. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
Elk Regional Health Center officials are urging local residents to be cautious when spending time outdoors this fall. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Pennsylvania division of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel) has announced a quarterly adjustment to Gas Supply Charges effective November 1, 2012. This adjustment will raise the monthly bill of a typical residential customer in northwestern Pennsylvania by $3.23, from $76.81 to $80.04. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
The Emporium Garden Club will be decorating the downtown area for the holidays on Tuesday, November 13th at 10 a.m. Members will meet at the Chamber office and get materials and go from there. If you want to bring cutting tools for the evergreens and gloves, that would be helpful. (Full Story available […]
A huge indoor yard sale will be held at Country Blessings along with the weekly sale of all shoes and purses 50% off. The sale runs now through November 9th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities recently presented a program at the Woodland School for 1st and 2nd grade students. The program was for students who sign up for the Afterschool Express program through the Local Family Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A huge indoor yard sale will be held at Country Blessings along with the weekly sale of all shoes and purses 50% off. The sale runs now through November 9th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
CD of A Bingo/Card party will be held Thursday, November 8th at 7 p.m. in O’Connell Hall. Girls of all ages are invited to attend. There will be refreshments and prizes; $5.00 admission. (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, November 14, 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)
4-H Shooting Sports will hold an informational meeting on November 14 at 6 p.m. at the Moose Club in Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club and Pastor Chris Haas would like to remind you that Muzzeloader 101 will be presented at the club on Saturday, November 10th at 2 p.m. Chris will share his love of the sport with young and old alike. Plan on attending this event and learn all about the sport […]
The youth of the Emporium Alliance Church will be having a spaghetti dinner on November 10th at 5 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
There will be a meeting of the CCHS Music Boosters on Monday, November 12 at 7 p.m. in the High School band room. All boosters/parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor After deliberating more than two hours, a Cameron County jury last week found Stanley Whiting not guilty of all charges, including burglary. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor With the Presidential election fast approaching, more than 3,000 voters are registered here in Cameron County. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Come and Run With the Big Dogs at the Sinnemahoning State Park! Canadian-American Sledders Dry – Land Races will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The halls will be decked in time for this year’s Holiday House Tour during Christmas in the Wilds on Friday, December 7. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The High School Outdoor Club recently took advantage of a beautiful Fall afternoon to hike the Fred Woods Trail. The Trail takes its visitors through large rocks and rock slots and leads to great overlooks above the Bennett Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
The First United Methodist Church of Emporium invites you to join us for a day of Open Prayer and Open Communion. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A Christmas Luncheon is being planned for ladies who retired from or are past employees of the Cameron County School District, on Wednesday, December 5, at the firehall. Doors will open for the luncheon at noon and lunch will be at 1 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Members of the Penn Elk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met at the Rich Valley Cemetery outside of Emporium to dedicate a newly-installed memorial to “Real Daughter” Susannah Chadwick. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Time is almost up to order a copy of “The Story of the Sinnemahone” from the Cameron County Historical Society. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Emporium Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the VFW Club Rooms on Thursday, October 11th, with 27 successful donations. Thirty donors were presented but five of them were deferrals. Unfortunately, the goal of 40 pints wasn’t met, but hopefully, there will be a better turnout for the next scheduled Blood Drive. (Full […]
CD of A Bingo/Card party will be held Thursday, November 8th at 7 p.m. in O’Connell Hall. Girls of all ages are invited to attend. There will be refreshments and prizes; $5.00 admission. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
uThe annual Veterans Day Dinner at the Cameron County Vets Club will be held Sunday, November 11th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The MRI Department at Elk Regional Health Center recently received software and hardware upgrades that have enhanced the hospital’s imaging capabilities by improving image quality, decreasing image processing time, and enabling the department to perform more imaging exams for patients with impaired kidney function. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this […]
Grove and Gibson townships’ Halloween party will be held today (Wednesday, Oct. 31st) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sinnamahoning Fire Department. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Quehanna Industrial Development Corporation held its monthly meeting October 15, with seven members in attendance. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Northwest Savings Bank has made a $15,000 contribution to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to benefit high school students in the region who are taking classes through the university. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
In conjunction with National Drug Prevention Month, the office of Attorney General, Linda L. Kelly is once again sponsoring the Sixteenth Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Air Force Airman Helen E. Blackford graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A Fall Bazaar has been planned by the First United Methodist Church for this Friday, Nov. 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 3rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor An Emporium man, Matthew Eric Shipley, appeared in Cameron County Court last Tuesday for sentencing on a driving after imbibing charge. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Applications for the 5th round of grants from the Sinnemahoning Watershed Grant Program are now being accepted. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County will shortly receive $97,081.68 as its share of Pennsylvania’s new Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling impact fee revenue program. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Wednesday’s regular meeting saw Cameron County Commissioners focused mainly on upcoming construction projects across the county. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park is planning an All Hallows Eve celebration Friday night. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Members of the Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee learned last Wednesday that a cleanup of the former Design Metal Plating facility at 209 Sizer Road is nearing completion. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following are 2nd Quarter Library Memorials to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library. Given in honor of Brittany Simar (Sister) by Tiffany Simar: “My Apologies,” by Tiffany Lynn Simar (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The 2013 Cameron County Community Chest Fund Drive is underway. The Fund Drive Committee has sent letters to the active businesses, clubs and individuals of the community. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Historical Society is announcing two events planned for local cemeteries on Saturday, October 27th to coincide with Emporium’s Halloween Celebrations. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The leaves are changing from a drab, monochromatic green to stunning shades of red, yellow and orange. Daylight is waning earlier each day and the mornings are cold with even a light touch of frost. Is it time to get wood in for the winter? No, that was done in August. Football? Shmootball! […]
Due to lack of interest, Emporium Moose #368 has to cancel its Cash Bonanza that was to be held October 27 at the Emporium Firehall. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Over 250 brave souls survived the haunted house, “Admit One You’re Done” this past weekend. (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 October 21st. Linda Burrows reported a total of 4,769 members, with 2013 memberships available now. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Charges against Joseph William Chapman of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault will proceed to Cameron County Court. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A ghost walk at Newton Cemetery is still planned for Sat., Oct. 27, even though a paranormal group has canceled its ghost-hunting demonstration. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The 2nd annual Raptor migration watch was recently held at the Bucktail overlook on Mason Hill sponsored by Allegheny Highlands Bird Club, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), Cameron County Conservation District and DCNR-Forestry. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The First United Methodist Church will be holding its annual bazaar the first weekend in November, on Friday, Nov. 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 3rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Veterans Day Dinner will be held at the Cameron County Vet’s Club on November 11th, with dinner at 6 p.m. and social hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A question commonly asked by bereaved people at this time of year is, “How can I get through the holidays?” Whether your loved one died recently or decades ago, the holidays bring forth powerful memories that may trigger your grief. Community Nurses will be holding a free holiday bereavement gathering to help individuals […]
Plans are underway again for the 3rd annual Senior (Old Geezer) Pheasant Hunt scheduled for October 25th. Seniors ages 70 and older and who have a Pennsylvania hunting license are eligible. The event will take place 1 ¼ miles north of Emporium just off Route 155 at the Andrews farm at the bottom […]
The Community Blood Bank Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, October 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CCMH Wellness Center on Sizerville Road. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The First Baptist Church, 424 N. Broad St., will be sponsoring their annual “Light the Night” Saturday, October 27th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the community trick or treat event. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Children of all ages are invited to Memorial Hall in Emporium on Saturday, October 27, to paint a pumpkin. Come anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will also be door prizes, guessing games, a snack for each child to make, a take-home treat bag, and apple bobbing. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
James Zwald Chapter #314 of Trout Unlimited will hold a program meeting at the St. Marys Middle School, LGI Room (Across from the library) on October 30th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor CareerLink has moved to a new location in Emporium and will now be able to offer Cameron County residents expanded hours of service. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Familiar faces appeared in new places at Monday night’s meeting of Emporium Borough Council. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) Among the matter if you decided to be able to tell you don’t want to create a paper that is not the variety of day around […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Sinnemahoning State Park has issued an urgent call for witches, goblins and ghouls. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A public hearing was held in Harrisburg Monday to detail a report that could lead to the elimination of the school property tax in Pennsylvania (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Steven Rebert, who resided for a short time in Emporium, has appealed his double-murder conviction to the state Supreme Court. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)