The Velvetone picture is missing names for two members – the person on end of front row left is Patricia Gannon Reed (1952) and the person in the back row right at the piano is Barbara Bessey (1954). It’s always fun to see these old pictures and brings back a lot of great memories. (Full […]
I believe the first girl on the left in the first row of the March 13 Old Tyme Photo is Dawn Smith. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers The Cameron County Junior High School Lady Red Raider basketball team had five games in the last two weeks and were able to bring home four victories. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider Hoop Club held its annual awards banquet last Wednesday to conclude the 2012-13 season. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers By the looks of the snow on the ground today and the cold forecast for this week, the Red Raider baseball and Lady Red Raider softball openers scheduled for Friday at Ridgway look like they may be in jeopardy. Luckily, I had the good fortune to be a mentor for […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity and junior varsity basketball concluded their 2012-13 season activities with the annual Hoop Club Banquet last Monday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Red Raider basketball team had a pair of North Tier League games last week and got back on track by winning both. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The next meeting of the Cameron County Baguba Wrestling Club will be held on Sunday, March 24th at 6 p.m. at the K of C. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Several Cameron County JO wrestlers qualified for the Area V tournament on Saturday, March 16th at Clarion University’s Tippen Gymnasium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Phil Burkhouse Jake mentioned several weeks ago that he had not found an elk horn in two years and that he was determined to find one this year. He said he was going to work really hard at it, and he knew it was going to pay off. I looked at the “little guy,” […]
by William Crisp Individuals among your friends, family, strangers or neighbors may have cooed in your concerned ear, too. “They’re not going to take your guns.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
(1930-2013) Dolores M. “Dee” Rinehuls, 82, of McKinley Health Center, Brookville, formerly of S. Walnut St., Emporium, died on Wednesday evening (March 13, 2013) at her home in Brookville.
(1924-2013) James Elroy Morean, 88, of Erie Avenue, St. Marys, departed the earthly realm on Tuesday (March 12, 2013).
(1943-2013) Lucinda L. “Cindy” Beck, 69, of 3543 Rich Valley Rd., passed away early Monday morning (March 18, 2013) at her residence following a lengthy illness.
(1920-2013) Andrew P. Pushcar, 92, formerly of West 7th Street, died Saturday (March 16, 2013) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
(1919-2013) Wilfred R. “Dewey” Cheatle, 93, of 903 Rich Valley Rd., died on Monday afternoon (March 11, 2013) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.
(1928-2013) Lorraine Tilburg Coppersmith, 84, of Old Hickory, Tennessee, formerly of Emporium and York, died Thursday (March 14, 2013) in her home.
Local Plant Hit By U.S. Budget Woes by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A local manufacturing company with deep roots in Emporium informed employees Monday of a temporary layoff. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cluster Boxes Replace Hours at Sinnemahoning Post Office by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Patrons of the U.S. Post Office in Sinnemahoning now have 24/7 access to their boxes if they don’t mind standing outside in the rain, sleet, snow and dark of night. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
Emporium Borough Council Monday night approved a resolution approving settlement in a tax appeal case. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Ambulance Service (CCAS) is pleased to announce that it and St. Marys Area Ambulance (SMAAS) have agreed in principle to form a collaborative alliance in an effort to assure both communities continue to receive the highest quality Emergency Medical Services while allowing both agencies to meet the enormous challenges posed by healthcare […]
For her senior project, Katie Brown held a dance-a-thon promoting Autism Awareness. With the help of the community and generous donations from local businesses, she collected over $1,900.00. These monies were used to purchase four i-Pads for the local High School and Elementary School’s Life Skills and Learning Support classes. (Full […]
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for February: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Applications for the 2012 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now available, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) said recently. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
As part of her senior project, Anastasia LaPolt is working with the Cameron County Christian Center, home of the Fish & Loaves Food Pantry. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
This spring and summer, over 250 outstanding middle school students from across the United States will take part in an extraordinary leadership conference in Washington, D.C. Themed Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to Create the Future, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) introduces young people to the rich tradition of leadership […]
Easter Bunny Breakfast For the first time ever, Cameron County will have the Easter Bunny visiting on Saturday, March 30! He will hop his way to breakfast at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department and then spend time with the children during the egg hunt at the Cameron County Little League Field. (Full Story available […]
Scholarship Application Deadline Reminder Cameron County High School seniors and graduates are reminded that the application deadline for the John Schwab Educational Fund Scholarship and the Guy S. and Mary L. Felt Education Fund Scholarship is June 3. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Conservation District (District) proudly hosted their 10th Annual Agriculture Producers’ Meeting at the Aroma Café, February 27th. To celebrate this special occasion the District offered a free dinner for participants and speakers. “We wanted to thank our farming community for their support and participation over the past ten years,” said Kate […]
Community Lenten Service will be hosted by St. Mark Church on Sunday, March 10. Please join us at 6 p.m. The Rev. Jason Claydon of the Rich Valley Wesleyan Church will be preaching. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center features painter Mary Wise for the month of April. Wise is a retired teacher from the Milton School District and now lives in Wellsboro and paints on anything that does not move, including wooden Easter Eggs! These long lasting eggs are decorated with flowers. (Full Story […]
Utah CCW Permit by Phil Burkhouse The National Park System has always stressed that when you are in grizzly bear country, hikers should do the following: wear small metal bells that attach to your shoes so they jingle while you walk, carry pepper spray that comes in an aerosol can, and talk as much and […]
If We Don’t Change by William Crisp I have over twenty-one years of service in conservation jobs with one agency or another as of this year. Every day there are reminders of what has changed in the past five and ten years, let alone in the last twenty. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today announced the agency again will be helping Commonwealth school students learn about the vital role of trees in the environment through its “Seedlings for Schools” program, through which students plant a variety of tree seedlings at home, on school grounds or in their communities. (Full Story […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo Three Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba wrestlers competed at the PIAA Northwest Regional Tournament held in Sharon last weekend, but unfortunately, none were able to advance to the state finals at the Giant Center in Hershey this weekend. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
The JO Baguba wrestlers wrapped up their regular season at home as they competed in the Cameron County Baguba Round Robin Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, March 2. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Lady Red Raider basketball team completed the second week of the season without a loss and they picked up two more North Tier League victories. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Red Raider basketball team had two North Tier League games last week but were unable to come up with a victory. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Saw a nice piece on Adair Gennocro, basketball and track athlete from St. Marys Area High School. The senior was the leading scorer at fourteen points per game for the Lady Dutch this year and is a thousand point scorer for her career. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
The 7th Grade Lady Raider basketball team traveled to Northern Potter where they were defeated 38-17. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Dolores A. Moore, 79, died (Feb. 14, 2013) in Ft. Pierce, Florida.
Emporium Rotary held its annual Wine and Cheese Gala Saturday. The event benefits Rotary’s scholarship fund. The highlight of the event is the homemade wine competition. This year Pete Fragale’s (left) Port wine took first place. Ryan Magaro (right) took second with his White Zinfandel. Third went to Bo Cappiello’s Vignoles wine. Also in the […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Joseph William Chapman, due to come to trial here in Cameron County on a series of sexual assault charges, was in County Court last week for sentencing on an unrelated past conviction. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County commissioners continue to work through the process of constructing a new garage building at the courthouse. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A name, a face and most importantly, a voice many Cameron County residents are familiar with takes to the national airwaves next week. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The news story carried in last week’s edition of the Cameron County Echo on electronics recycling needs to be recycled. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A number of charges against an Emporium man have been withdrawn, leaving him facing one count of simple assault. (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)
A new concept Hunter Education course has been scheduled for Sunday, April 7, at the Woodland Elementary School. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), now in its second year, has been very well received in the Cameron County School District (CCSD). There are about 450 students who now have the opportunity to enjoy shooting archery in their Physical Education Classes. Students grades 5-12 are now reaping the benefits of […]
Six organizations in the 25th Senatorial District have been awarded a total of $972,997 in state Growing Greener grants to reduce pollution and improve water quality, according to Senator Joe Scarnati. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Late last year local Emporium resident Jim Pahel completed his certification to become a “Certified Pistol Instructor” through the NRA training program. Jim is now certified to offer classes in the NRA “First Steps” program along with “Basic Pistol Shooting.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association officers and directors held their monthly meeting February 24. Linda Burrows reported total membership for 2013 is 3,910, with a goal of 5,000. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
State Senator Joe Scarnati announced the distribution of $361,165 in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue to county conservation districts in the 25th Senatorial District. Cameron County will receive $34,753. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
In July of 2012, several Foresters from the Elk State Forest along with Ecological Services and Pennsylvania Game Commission staff proposed two areas to improve habitat for Ruffed grouse and American woodcock. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following are the Cameron County Historical Society Memorials: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A Lenten Luncheon will be held Wednesday, March 6 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)
The winner of the SPCA $500 Daily Lottery drawing on February 14th was Paul Freer. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Plans are underway for a 50K ultra marathon through Cameron County on Saturday, October 19. The event will be the first of its kind held in the county and for those who may be intimidated by the distance a relay for the 50K and a 25K race will be offered. (Full Story available on the […]
In the February 13 issue of the Echo, Claude raised the question of Stillhouse Farms. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Recently the Echo published an article concerning electronics recycling. The article indicated that the Elk County Community Recycling Center turned away people and that the Center is not licensed to take electronic materials. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
In regards to the article “Electronics Recycling Encounters a Snag” in last week’s Echo, I would like to clear up some misinformation. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
We received a phone call from Jim Leary of Salamanca, NY, who said he was very interested in the Parade of Stars program that was in the Echo recently. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team entered the District 9 Class A playoffs as the seventh seed and hosted the Clarion Limestone Lions last Tuesday night in Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba wrestling team competed at the PIAA District 9 Class AA Championships held at Clarion University of Pennsylvania’s Tippin Gymnasium last Friday and Saturday and three Bagubas placed to advance to the Northwest Regionals to be held this Friday and […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The eighth seeded Cameron County High School Lady Red Raiders traveled to Clarion High School last Thursday night for the opening round of the District 9 Class A tournament. CCHS was not able to match the physicality of the top seeded home team and fell to the […]
The Junior High Bagubas competed in the District 9 wrestling tournament in Brockway, with 14 teams competing. Our kids wrestled well and finished the season on a good note. Following is a rundown of the tournament: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Red Raiders opened their North Tier League schedule last week and captured two victories. On Tuesday, they defeated Austin and on Thursday they won at home against Smethport. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameorn County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Lady Red Raider basketball team opened their season last week with a pair of North Tier League contests (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
with Rich Summers First, I would like to congratulate all of the winter sports teams for successful seasons at CCHS. Playoff appearances for both the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams and three wrestlers advancing to regionals constitute a very good year as far as I am concerned. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]