by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Junior High School Lady Red Raider volleyball team hosted Northern Potter last Tuesday in their first match of the 2103 season but were defeated in both the eighth grade and seventh grade matches. Cameron County fell 21-25, 12-25 to the Lady Panthers in the eighth grade […]
by Phil Burkhouse The first week of September traditionally marks the kickoff of the elk rut in our area, and while it is early in the season, the excitement begins building in my old bones. Last Thursday the weather channel had posted a frost advisory for northcentral Pennsylvania, and I knew the cool weather would […]
by William Crisp So, after a spring and summer of perusing the woods for furry critters, I’ve gathered enough information to share and maybe help someone this season. To mention good deer hunting in Pennsylvania, publicly, is risky business…pretty much like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. It would be a lot easier […]
(1965-2013) June A. Talmadge, 48, of 316 E. 3rd St., formerly of Port Allegany and Long Island, NY, died Tuesday morning (Sept. 3, 2013) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.
(1922-2013) Helen M. Nesbitt, 91, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, formerly of Byrnedale, died Wednesday morning (Sept. 4, 2013) at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys.
(1957-2013) James J. Chmelar, 55, of Leander, TX, formerly of Emporium, passed away at his home on (Aug. 29, 2013), after a two-year battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer). Jim was a kind, loving, and compassionate man.
(1931-2013) Mary Cecile Erickson, 81, longtime resident of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, passed away (Aug. 5, 2013).
(1920-2013) Mary Bush Schoenerberger, 92, of Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, formerly of Emporium and East Stroudsburg, died at her residence in Coudersport on Friday afternoon (Sept. 6, 2013).
Food, fun and entertainment made St. Mark’s Festival a great success last Saturday. Hundreds of festival goers were treated to food and ice cream booths, kids’ games, horseshoes, a dunk tank, games of chance and much more. Shown in the photo on the left is Jennifer Caber and her nephew Cayden Trumpie at the duck […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners last Wednesday opened bids for replacement of the courthouse garage. With just a single bidder in each of three categories, commissioners moved to table the bids pending additional review. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
A well known area country traditional musician and former resident of Sterling Run, Judy Shunk, passed away last week as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Labor Day holiday forced a change in the meeting schedules of the Cameron County Commissioners and Emporium Borough Council. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
St. Mark Church will commemorate the 12th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States at a special mass to be held on Sunday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Fears that a child might be trapped in a home on fire in Emporium last Monday prompted a quick response by the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency providers. All turned out well when the youngster was located riding his bike in the downtown area. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the […]
Cameron County enjoyed another slight improvement in the unemployment picture in July. According to the state Department of Labor & Industry’s Center for Workforce Information, Cameron County’s jobless rate for July was 10.1 percent. In June, the figure stood at 10.2 percent. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The weekend of October 19 is growing with things to do. They are centering around the Sinnemahone 50K, which will include runners from as far away as Canada competing in the ultra trail run! For those who prefer a slower and more casual outdoor event, Mark Johnson will lead a bird walk on Saturday, […]
The remarkable resurgence of Pennsylvania’s elk certainly is something to celebrate. And in 2013, the 100th anniversary of the first efforts to restore the state’s depleted elk herd, there are plenty of celebrations taking place. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Emporium Senior Center, along with the Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging in Ridgway, is sponsoring an Apprise Blitz Day. On Tuesday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be lots of information available, in the form of booklets, pamphlets and flyers. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo […]
The Cameron County High School Drama Club is seeking help from the community for its upcoming production of the holiday classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The Club is in need of actors of all ages. Auditions will be held Monday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 17th at 3:10 p.m., and Wednesday, September […]
Extension Water Specialists, Bryan Swistock, from Penn State University and local Penn State Extension Educator, Jim Clark, will present a workshop on pond and lake management in Cameron County on Thursday, September 5th, at the Miglicio Property on Rich Valley Road. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
A get together is being planned for the evening before the Tribute Concert for Sue Beveridge. On Saturday, September 28th, at 8:00 plan to head to the K of C and catch up with lots of friends and classmates from Cameron County High School. Enjoy some food and drinks as well! (Full story in […]
The Moore Hill Homecoming will be held September 8th at the Moore Hill Methodist Church. Church will begin at 3 p.m., with a picnic to follow in the pavilion. Meat, coffee and drinks will be furnished by the church. Bring a friend and make new ones. Bring a dish to share and your own table […]
If you can’t wait to be the one who makes everybody giggle; be the star of your own story; be an explorer on a real-life adventure; be a superhero with powers you choose; be a Girl Scout. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
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 at (814) 776-2191. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
There will be a meeting of the CCHS Music Boosters on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. in the high school. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department will hold its general business meeting on Monday, September 9, at 7 p.m. It will be followed by a meeting of the Relief Association. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Phil Burkhouse During summer our wandering aimlessly takes a back seat to wo-wo-wo-work projects. Gardening, mowing grass, working on food plots, cutting firewood, and home repairs curtail my daily wandering, but by late August my blood begins to change from red to green as I head more frequently to the forest edges and ridges. […]
by William Crisp As I write this we are on the eve of the start of hunting season. Things will start ramping up pretty quickly towards the pursuit of feathers, and furs. Also, as I write, while the clamor that we can’t be trusted with guns has grown mostly silent, don’t think those anti’s have […]
ANOTHER DEER STUDY The Pennsylvania Game Commission in conjunction with DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, Pennsylvania State University and the U.S. Geological Survey is conducting ANOTHER deer study. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity football team traveled to Brockway for their 2013 opener but fell to the Rovers by a score of 21-18 last Friday night. Each team scored three touchdowns in the even contest, but Brockway was able to convert three point-after kicks […]
Meg Whiting had the low gross score of 44 on Tuesday’s Ladies League. Low net honors went to Barb Ostrum, Pat Focht and Gini Schager with a score of 32. Most points won also went to Pat, Barb and Gini with 22. Barb Bauer is leading the pack with one week to go with […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider golf team had two matches last week and were victorious in one of the pair. On Monday, CCHS fell at home to Kane but rebounded to defeat Port Allegany on Thursday at the Emporium Country Club. (Full story in the […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider golf team took on the Port Allegany Gators and won their home opener by a score of 40-15 at the Emporium Country Club. Kade Logue carded a 37 and was medalist in the match. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Treasure Lake Titans traveled to Emporium on Saturday to take on the Cameron County Storm in Central Pennsylvania Youth Football League action and were victorious in both the varsity and JV games. Dylan Williams was a stalwart on defense with multiple tackles, but the JV Storm was only […]
There is nothing like the opening night of the high school football season. The only thing about Friday night I would have wished for other than a Red Raider win was about ten degrees less of temperature. Thanks to Mike Bauer and his family for letting me ride along with them. I always get […]
Mary J. Swartwood, 97, of Camillus, NY, passed away Wednesday (Aug. 28, 2013) at Crouse Hospital.
(1942-2013) Judith Ann “Judy” Shunk, 71, of Hebron passed away Thursday (Aug. 29, 2013) in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.
A Memorial Mass for Maryanne Ellen Malizia, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday (Sept. 9, 2013), at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church, Columbia, SC.
The Open House event at Sinnemahoning State Park on August 10 introduced over 350 park visitors to the new exhibits at the Wildlife Center. The event was held to showcase the new facility and explain how the new exhibits are designed to enhance the park visitor’s wildlife watching opportunities in the Pennsylvania Wilds […]
Last chance to enter our Give Blood: Go To Disney! promotion! Give blood with the Community Blood Bank at the Emporium Fire Hall on Thursday, August 29th from Noon to 5 p.m. and enter to win a $4,000 trip to Disney in Orlando. Includes airfare, hotel and park tickets for up to four […]
Endless Mountain Chapter 34 District 4 ABATE of PA invites everyone to the 2nd Annual Endless Mountain Jam, September 7th at Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Sinnemahoning State Park is offering a variety of environmental programs and activities for the Labor Day Weekend. A Stream Study will be held Saturday, August 31 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
As summer comes to an end and the new school year is about to begin, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library extends its thanks to the students who participated in the year’s Summer Reading Club: “Dig Into Reading!” (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
John Hanger, democratic candidate for governor, stopped in Cameron County on his tour of the Northcentral part of the state last week. He is touring the state in a red, white and blue school bus as a way to bring attention to the need for more funding for our public schools. (Full story […]
Due to the St. Mark’s Festival, Fr. Paul will have Saturday mass at 5 p.m. There will be no 7:00 vigil mass at St. Mark on this day. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Christmas For Kids, sponsored by Endless Mountains Chapter #34 of ABATE, will be held August 31st in the Dollar General parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a chicken BBQ dinner from noon until sold out. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Emporium C&MA church announces the start of Awana, its Wednesday night Children’s Ministry Program, beginning September 4th. Children in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. each Wednesday night during the school year. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo In response to a press release issued by the Cameron County Ambulance Service (CCAS) this week, a statement has been released by representatives of the local union representing CCAS’s employees. Union representatives for the employees of the Cameron County Ambulance Service (CCAS) released a statement this week […]
Joyce Ann Lyon, owner and operator of the Allegany Pub on East Allegany Avenue in Emporium, entered guilty pleas to violations of the State Liquor Code last week in Cameron County Court. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Donald A. Osti, Jr., appeared in Cameron County Court last week to enter a plea to a charge of false imprisonment. The case went into the court system after Osti was charged with a variety of counts following a police response to his East Fourth Street apartment in Emporium. […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners will partner with representatives from the state Department of Community & Economic Development to host a September public meeting in Emporium on general topics that would benefit the county and region. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that a local farmer has taken up the challenge to set up a stand in Emporium and sell fresh produce! Uhl 4-Star Farm from Kersey will sell peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and sweet corn all raised on their farm in Kersey. (Full story […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity football team will open their season on Friday at Brockway under the direction of new head coach Mike Kunes. Kunes, who was the offensive coordinator last year, will again assume the play calling duties while defensive coordinator Seth Fragale will command […]
I have to open with an apology for not covering last week’s Cameron County Storm games. I was visiting my daughter in Florida and totally forgot about the beginning of the Storm season. I did get to attend the JV game on Saturday, however, and will do my best to get results for the […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Storm JV football team got four touchdown runs from Sean Lathrop to defeat the St. Marys Stallions, 40-13, on Saturday. The Storm defense was also stellar, allowing just two fourth quarter touchdowns after the game was already well in hand. (Full story in the Cameron […]
Jason Blose, a member of the Gannon University Golden Knights football team, has been selected by the Division II Athletics Directors Association as a recipient of the Academic Achievement Award. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider golf team under the direction of Coach Rick McLean began their 2013 season last week featuring eleven golfers. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Marie Fannin and Meg Whiting had low gross score of 47 on the Tuesday Ladies League. Low net honors went to Marie and also most points won with 21. Barb Bauer leads the league with 232 points, followed by Gini Schager with 225. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider golf team had two matches before the opening of school last week. On Monday, Coach Ben Porkolab’s team won at home against Smethport but were defeated at Bradford on Tuesday (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the […]
What a wonderful way to end our summer at the school pool. We had the best group of lifeguards anyone could want. Mitch Ream and his crew were hardworking, helpful, and always polite and respectful. They were always there for the kids if any problems arose. It was a fun and stress-free season and the […]
To Whom It May Concern: On Aug. 17 we had the Beldin Reunion at the Driftwood playground. Upon arriving at 9:30 a.m. I got a big unwelcome surprise. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Hi Kent, Recently, in a couple of issues a woman named Catherine was mentioned and she was to have graduated in ‘34.My brother Jack, who is now 96, also graduated in ‘34. He remembers a Catherine and he thinks her last name was Lyons. He also believes she had a sister but can’t remember her […]
To the Editor: Like the idea of being arrested without warrant and jailed indefinitely without trial? If no, then ask Senator Scarnati to cosponsor SB 999 requiring non-cooperation with the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that empowers the federal government to arrest and detain Pennsylvanians without charge or trial on U.S. soil. (Full story […]
I would like to send my condolence to the McAulay family. Dick was a longtime friend and neighbor, while being brought up on 2nd Street. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
It appears as though I was wrong in my letter about Billy Yentzer, and so I’m writing to correct my error. I was told that Billy was not fishing, but rather he was swimming. I’m sorry for that part of the story being incorrect. My memory must not be as good as it used to […]
(1930-2013) Donald Oliver Lewis of Spring City, died Saturday (June 28, 2013), at the Southeastern Veterans Center of Spring City. He was 82 years old.
(1935-2013) Richard L. McAulay, 77, of 460 E. Second St., died Tuesday morning (Aug. 20, 2013)at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.
CAMERON COUNTY FAIR IN FULL SWING – The 2012 Cameron County Fair Queen Brittney Standeven is shown checking out the flower entries in this year’s Fair. Take some time to visit the fairgrounds and see all the beautiful entries – flowers, quilts, afghans, wines, baked goods, photos and more. Shown with Brittney are Ariel […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium Borough Council went into an early executive session Monday night after learning that Borough Police Chief John Lovett had filed a letter of resignation. Lovett, on the job here less that three years, advised council and Mayor Bruno Carnovale that his last day of service to the community […]
Members of the Bucktail Watershed Association recently discovered a heavy infestation of mile-a-minute vine on the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek. “Kirk Bainey and I were floating the creek to locate patches of Japanese knotweed when we came upon this large patch of mile-a-minute vine,” said Steve VanEerden. (Full story in the Cameron […]