Cameron County Echo

    Take a trip back in time and come to Sizerville State Park Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for the 22nd annual Autumn Festival.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)    

    St. James/St. Mark Community Bike Ride and Picnic will be held Sunday, October 7th. The event is for everyone, but those under nine years old must have an adult present.     (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

As her Senior Project, Katie Brown has organized a fun- filled evening for all ages. “On Your Feet For Autism” will take place Saturday, October 20th at 8 p.m. through Sunday, October 21st at 8 a.m. at the Cameron County Recreation Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Cameron County High School will celebrate Homecoming Friday, October 5, but activities continue through Saturday in the county. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) We Can You don’t have a term papers, term reports as social and Canada. We promise that we will be the online assignment […]

    by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo At this year’s Cameron County Historical Society Fall Banquet, the Cameron County Historical Society will have a local doctor speak on area native Dr. Sylvanus Freeman, a surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

    A chicken and biscuit dinner to benefit Kathy Pieczynski’s medical expenses will be held October 7th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Emporium Fire Hall. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

The Barbara Moscato Brown Library announces its third quarter memorial book donations. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

    Fox’s Pizza will participate in ‘Slice of Hope’ on Friday, October 12th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

The annual stockholders  meeting of the Emporium Country Club was held on Sunday, September 23rd, with President Rich Cashdollar presiding. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

      Dr. Stephanie Edel-Malizia, Penn State University’s Director of Education Programs for Academic Outreach, has been selected to participate in the 2012/2013 Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    May Hollow Sportsmen’s Club 300 Club Party will be held October 6th starting at 2 p.m., with dinner at 4:30 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

  by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo A recently-apprehended fugitive who was extradited to Pennsylvania and convicted of escape made an appearance at the Cameron County Courthouse on Friday to face multiple charges including the rape of a child. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A 20-year-old Emporium man will serve 12 to 24 months in state prison after entering a guilty plea to a felony charge of burglary last Tuesday in Cameron County Court. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo One of the men charged in more than 100 burglaries across six north central Pennsylvania counties has had his sentencing postponed. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

    by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Cameron County Commissioners discussed ongoing efforts to keep PennDOT dispatch services in the county during their regular meeting on Wednesday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Around noon on Thursday, Shippen Township employees discovered a bag with live kittens had been thrown in the dumpster in the front parking lot. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet Wednesday, October 17, at the Sinnemahoning Wildlife Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Come and join us at Sizerville State Park, which is considered by many to be “the hidden gem” of Pennsylvania State Parks, and celebrate a day of history. Take an unforgettable trip back in time and reminisce the simple life. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Plans are underway for the annual Youth Pheasant Hunt scheduled for October 13th. The hunt, sponsored by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), is for Youth ages 12-16 who have passed a Pennsylvania Game Commission approved hunter-trapper education program. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    This year’s Cameron County Haunted House will be held on October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27, Thursday through Saturday, at the old Admit One building on Fourth Street and will be called “Admit One You’re Done.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Every 15 minutes a person dies by suicide in the United States and suicide is the second leading cause of death in teens (National Council for Community Behavioral Health Care; www.thenationalcouncil.org). (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Olkosky-Jessop Post 194 held their regular monthly meeting September 11, at the VFW Club. The American Legion Auxiliary, founded in 1919, is a women’s patriotic service organization. The Olkosky-Jessop Post 194 of the American Legion Auxiliary was formed 90 years ago in 1922. (The same year […]

    First Friday in October is dedicated to Red Raider Spirit in Cameron County.  CCHS will celebrate homecoming and the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center will join the fun by offering a children’s bracelet making class. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The ECCHS Alumni Association will kick off this school year’s Alumni Masses on Friday, September 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the ECC Chapel. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Emporium artist Gloria McIsaac will offer a flex bracelet class Wednesday, October 31.  The class will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and allow students to pick from a variety of gemstones! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Cookies For The Cure Bake Sale   In order for me, Ella Sherry, to graduate in 2013, I have to complete a Senior Project.  It must consist of 20 hours and help the community in a positive way. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    “My name is Colleen Sherry, and I am currently a senior at Cameron County High School.  In order for me to graduate, I must complete a senior project that benefits the community.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Welcome to the chamber connection!  This monthly column is written by the executive director of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, Tina Johns Solak.  It appears because of the generosity of Adam Johnson, State Farm Agent. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The Driftwood Senior Center celebrated three birthdays in September.  Bob Nordberg, Eddie Johnson and Mary Peters were all happy to celebrate their birthdays with cake, ice cream and good friends.  We were thrilled to be able to share their special day with them and hope they all have many more. (Full Story available […]

CCHS Homecoming Parade will be held Friday, October 5th.

WE REMEMBER… – Residents gathered on Broad Street for the annual 9-11 program held in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Big Flag was displayed  during the ceremony, which included speaker, Bill Bogart, musical selections from the CCHS Band, and the official unveiling of the mural of Maxwell Narby. Max was […]

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Thomas Smith, accused of kidnapping an Emporium bank employee at gunpoint,  has entered a plea of not guilty during a federal preliminary hearing in Williamsport. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Every September since 2001, Cameron County residents have gathered on North Broad Street in Emporium to remember the tragic events of 9/11. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo During Thursday’s regular meeting, members of the Cameron County School Board voted on a number of expenditures which will be funded through the contingency budget because they were not allotted for at the beginning of the fiscal year. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A St. Marys man is believed to be the lone area hunter drawn for an elk license for the 2012 season. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

    On Sunday, September 23rd the First Baptist Church, 424 North Broad St., will be sponsoring “Founder’s Day”. The church family will be celebrating 145 years in the ministry. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) who can i pay to write my essay report review Many will contend […]

    The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Emporium will be Sunday, Sept. 23rd at Cameron County High School. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo This year’s Cameron County Historical Society Fall Banquet will feature guest speaker Dr. Shabir Bhayani, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon of Bradford, who will present a program on Dr. Sylvanus Freeman, a Civil War Surgeon native to our area. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]

    Elk Regional Health System officials have announced that Gregory S. Little, M.D., has joined the staff at Elk Regional Health Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    by Ray Savel The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association held its membership meeting September 16, with 17 members in attendance. Immediately following the meeting, officers and directors held their meeting. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

    Elk Regional Health System officials have announced that the Second Annual Move & Groove for a Cure is set for Saturday, Oct. 20 at the St. Marys Area High School. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

The Pennsylvania Trappers Association District 4 Chapter will be holding a trapper training day on September 29th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Come to the Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park on Sunday, September 22 for a chance to meet author and photographer Marci Geise. Marci will be available to sign copies of her book “Elk Scenic Drive” from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

    Country Blessings, clothing and household items, is located at the Cameron County Christian Center in Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Guy and Mary Felt Manor is pleased to announce that September 22, 2012, the first day of fall, marks the 5th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.  Falls are the leading cause of injury related emergency department visits for older adults, the major cause of hip fractures, and responsible for more than half […]

    Cemetery  meeting is scheduled for September 27th at 10 a.m. at the Cabin Kitchen. The recent work that was done by many individuals has made a positive impact on the appearance of the cemetery property. It has been years since the grounds have looked as good. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center has hired Audra Reigel as sales/administrative assistant.  Reigel earned her high school diploma from Cameron County High School.  While in school, Reigel participated in band and cheerleading.  She attended Clarion University and currently works at the Cabin Kitchen. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

    The Fall Ladies Conference will be held at the Emporium Alliance church on Sizerville Road this Saturday, the 22nd of September, from 9 a.m. to noon.   The conference title is “POURING” and is for all women – young, old, single, married, a person of faith or not .   (Full Story available […]

Pitt-Bradford will host two safety seminars intended to educate supervisors on employee safety under the regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A 27-day manhunt for fugitive Thomas Edward Smith ended without incident Labor Day evening when  Smith turned himself into law enforcement officers in Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Local resident and gospel singer, Glen Lucas still can’t believe his luck. After playing the lottery pretty much since it began, he finally hit it big last Tuesday. On his weekly lottery numbers check at Emporium Pharmacy, employees were acting a little strangely as he checked his tickets. Glen found out later that […]

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A day of combined remembrance will be observed in Emporium on Tuesday, September 11. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The July unemployment rate for Cameron County rose to 11.1 percent according to the state Department of Labor & Industry. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    State Rep. Martin Causer or one of his representatives will hold office hours in Emporium on Thursday, September 6th, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Borough office. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

  First Friday activities filling up the calendar!  Most of the events are free or include a nominal charge.  It is an opportunity for businesses to extend hours and attract shoppers who can’t fit a visit into their hectic schedule. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Rep. Martin Causer  would like to remind residents that the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is available to help families plan for the cost of higher education. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The Fall Ladies Conference will take place on Saturday morning, September 22nd from 9 a.m. to noon at the Emporium Alliance Church on Sizerville Road.  The title of the conference is “Pouring” and the focus will be how we, as women, pour over, pour on, and pour  into young hearts and minds. (Full […]

  Biking the Lowlands Trail will be held at the Sinnemahoning State Park on Sunday, September 9 at 11 a.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Jim Eberly, District 7360 Governor, was the keynote speaker at a recent Rotary program. Mr. Eberly spoke about  Rotary International’s motto, “Peace thru Service,” stating “he is in awe of what Rotarians do collectively, locally and internationally in the world.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Endless Mountains Chapter 34 ABATE of PA invites the public to its 1st annual Endless Mountain Jam on Saturday, Sept. 8th at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The Cameron County Family Center is sponsoring, “Bingo for Books and Pizza” on Thursday, September 13th, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center welcomes Erie artist Deborah Sementelli Thursday, September 6 through Saturday, September 8.  The multi media artist will teach several classes open to all ages. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) Miller Profil von Das kostenlose Video Portal

    Dream Makers 2012 Make-A-Wish Cameron County Car, Truck and Bike Show was held recently on South Broad Street, with over 65 cars, trucks and bikes. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The Emporium Senior Center will be hosting the AARP Driver Safety Program Monday, September 10th and Tuesday, September 11th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with an hour off for lunch. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    The annual Moore Hill Homecoming will be held September 9th at 3 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

CCHS Homecoming Parade will be held Friday, October 5th.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

    This week at Country Blessings (Sept. 5-7), located in Emporium at the Cameron County Christian Center, stop in to check out our new fall clothing! Sale this week, buy three shirts, get one free! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

IN CUSTODY – Thomas Edward Smith is accompanied by Emporium Police Cpl. Matt Siple as they leave the Borough Police Station Monday evening. Smith, on the run for 27 days, turned himself into police at about 8:45 p.m. at a bar on East Allegany Avenue in Emporium.

      YOUTH TRAP SHOOTING EVENT – Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and a group of local Trap shooting enthusiasts recently held a Youth trap shooting introduction. The event was held on the trap range at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club. Don Bickford, Director of CCOYA, says: […]

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Following a not guilty plea, sexual assault charges against Adam T. Eckert of Emporium will go to trial in Cameron County Court. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)