by Alyssa Hunter, Prospect Park Supervisor Despite the rainy weather two weeks ago and the blistering heat this past week, Prospect Park was filled with kids during all days including Saturday, July 13. Various games the kids played included tennisball, basketball, homerun derby, and tetherball. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news […]
Hi again, Kent, I’m pretty sure I can put names to the people in the “Old Time Picture” in the July17th issue of the Echo. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
This was the one at the lower end of town where the two streams meet. Dangerous because of a whirlpool. A young man drowned there years ago. He was Bill Yentzer, I think. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Hi Kent, It was fun to see a picture of so many people I knew approximately 62 years ago, and be able to identify all of them. Lots of memories. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Regarding the photo of the 1949-1950 Red Raiders; my husband, Phil and I both graduated from EHS in 1950. This is his “guess” as to the identity of the players in the photo. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
(1937-2013) Joanne M. Austin, age 76, formerly of Howard Circle, died Sunday (July 14, 2013), in Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys.
BEEKEEPERS HAVE GUEST SPEAKER – The North Central PA Beekeepers Association met on Saturday at the hives of Joel Caldwell. Special guest speaker, Craig Cella from Loganton demonstrated how to see if mites had infected the hives. He also spoke on some of the diseases that can affect honey bees. He was very knowledgeable, […]
If you missed seeing the Flower Show during the “Weekend in the Wilds”, you missed a thing of beauty – thirty-six examples of fine floral design and many excellent horticultural specimens! Nine Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges arrived from all over northwestern Pennsylvania to judge the show on Friday morning, July 5th, and […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The Emporium Volunteer Fire Department answered a mutual aid call to the weekend fire at Domtar Paper Company in Johnsonburg. Chief Butch Housler and another EVFD member transported fire fighting foam to the scene in response to a call for materials. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor State Route 120 east of Emporium was closed to traffic the evening of Wednesday, July 10, when a passing thunderstorm felled a tree on utility lines and the roadway. The tree was down in Gibson Township about a mile east of Sterling Run. (Full Story available on […]
The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a chicken barbecue this Saturday (July 20) to coincide with the 100-Mile Yard Sale in the region. The menu will include a half chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, roll and drink. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]
An art sale of Rick Allen’s metallic silver image photographs is being held at Deeper Water Ministries Church, corner of 5th and Maple Street. Contact Rick at 486-2776 to view. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Are you keeping an eye on your garden for those perfect vegetables and fruits? Do your flowers look gorgeous this year? Did you take some photos that are absolutely amazing? Have you finished your crafts, needlework, knitting, crocheting or sewing projects? Are you getting ready for the fair? (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
by Ray Savel, President The Quehanna Industrial Development Corporation will hold its sponsored 100 Mile Yard Sale July 19 and July 20. This event will take in parts of Clearfield, Centre, Cameron and Elk counties. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The pheasants that were hatched in the classrooms of Cameron County School District have reached another milestone in their life. The pheasants are now about 8 weeks old and are about one third of their adult size. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Come discover what the great outdoors has to offer! 4-H/Penn State Extension, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities and Cameron County Conservation District are partnering to explore a world of natural wonders. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Food, fun, fellowship and fundraising are set as the main events at the 6th annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquet, hosted by the Cameron County Long beards Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation August 8th at Emporium VFW. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Local author, Tiffany Simar, released her fifth book to the public on June 6th. From Guns to Lipstick-and Beyond is Miss Simar’s first book of short stories. The book contains twelve short stories with topics ranging from: Crime, fantasy, touching, and lesson learning. Each story contains a moral and will make you think. […]
Every 24 hours 5,225 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed. Community Nurses will present “YOU and Diabetes Type 2” on Wednesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Emporium. This free community education program is open to the public. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
President Jerry Mason announced recently that the 105th Annual Reunion of the Descendants of Joseph Mason and Margaret Grugan will be held on Saturday, August 17th at the Reunion Grounds on Mason Hill Road outside of Sterling Run. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Conservation District and the Sinnemahoning Wildlife Center recently held a Rain Barrel/Rain Garden workshop. Seventeen participants enjoyed learning about stormwater management and the many benefits of rain. They also constructed their very own 50-gallon rain barrel. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The 2013 “Old Timers” Sterling Run Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3rd in Sterling Run from noon until ? (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Hi Kent, I thought I could help with some names of the 1950 football team—-. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
What a pleasant surprise to find my letter and two responses, all in the June 26 Echo! Thanks Eleanor and Kent. You know I have pictures of both of you in my Huntsville AL home – courtesy of my EHS and CCHS RAIDERS, though I don’t need a picture to remember you. (Full Story […]
If I remember correctly, Game Protector Norm Erickson was bitten by two rattlesnakes at the same time. He was with then Fish Warden ? Close. Norm was the game protector for Cameron County at the time. My best guess is this happened in May of 1949. I saw Norm at the St. Marys Hospital; his […]
Kent, The player standing next to Coach Bricker was, I think, Dave Burns (who was my cousin), as you said. He lived on West 4th St. He was badly hurt during a night game while being tackled. He was knocked into a log post and broke his femur and I think his hip was involved […]
‘Football Photo I.D.’ The Lineman were Tom Creighton, Gordy Vogt, Bob Collins, Jim Leary, Bill Noah and Ken Rakestraw. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
With the amount of fund- raisers that the CCHS Marching Band and Music Boosters will be holding in the next 18 months to realize our goal of sending the band to represent Pennsylvania in the 2014 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, we want to take this opportunity to let you, the community, know that we have […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team collected their eleventh win of the season on Sunday as they defeated a game Salamanca Merchant team, 13-8. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers I really like summer time because all the real athletes come out to display their talents on the field. I’m not talking about your professional baseball players or even golfers. I’m talking about the true athlete; the slow pitch softball player. Anyone who is in good physical condition can throw, […]
The annual 4-H Clover Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 31st at the Bavarian Hills Golf Course in St. Marys. Tee off for the tournament is at 10 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Elk and Cameron County 4-H Program. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Elk County Classic 5K, sponsored by the Elk County Striders, was held Saturday, July 13, in Johnsonburg. Overcast skies with temperatures in the low sixties and the fast course brought out 59 runners. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Lady Raider Hoop Club will be having a car wash on July 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Industrial Supply and Country Blessings. Your support would be greatly appreciated! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Phil Burkhouse The deadline for my column is Friday, but I discovered the paper is not actually laid out until Sunday evening. This fact, of course, indicated my deadline could actually be extended to Sunday evening, which allows me two more days to procrastinate. Procrastination, or what I prefer to categorize as delayed deep […]
by William Crisp Yet another study is being paid for to see if it is fiscally efficient to combine the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) with the Game Commission (PGC) or (PFGBC?)…again I say, “Yet another study paid for in order to save money”… I’m sorry this article is long, but I […]
Harry E. (Bud) Andrews Jr. passed away (Feb. 27, 2013) at the Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Florida.
(1956-2013) Connie R. Overly, 57, of 301 E. Third St., died Wednesday morning (July 10, 2013) at her residence.
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Two local women are working to start a Snack-Pack Project at the Cameron County School District, and a recent fundraiser is being cited as a good kick-starter for the program. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County and its residents lost a good man and a faithful servant on Monday, July 1, when Sgt. John C. LaRose was fatally injured in an automobile accident on Route 120 in Lumber Township. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners in a brief meeting last Wednesday approved a resolution for submittal of the county’s Home Program grant. The money is used to repair and upgrade private homes whose owners qualify under low to moderate income standards. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
Cameron County joined several other counties in the region in posting improved jobless rate numbers for the month of May. Cameron County came in at 10.4 percent, a slight improvement over the 10.9 percent number posted in April. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for June: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The following books are new on the shelves of the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library. Tell Me the Truth, Doctor: Easy-to-understand answers to your most confusing and critical health questions, by Richard Besser, M.D. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Elk Regional Health Center has officially become an affiliate of Penn Highlands Healthcare, a parent corporation that also includes Brookville Hospital, Clearfield Hospital, and DuBois Regional Medical Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The following books have been place in the Woodland Elementary Library as memorials for the 2012/2013 school year: In Memory of Curtis H. Keenan: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
There will be a meeting of the Cameron County Fair Board on July 15 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. This will be the last scheduled meeting before the fair, which is August 4 through August 10th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
An Eagle Watch will be held at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday, July 13th at the Stevenson Dam Overlook from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Follow the action as the young eaglets explore the treetops surrounding the lake. View live eagle activity through a high-powered telescope with the help of park staff and volunteers. (Full […]
A Caregiver Support Group will be held the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in 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)
Kayak Tours will be held at Sinnemahoning State Park on Sunday, July 14th at noon and 2 p.m. Meet at the boat launch area. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
An Owls of Pennsylvania program will be held Saturday, July 13 at the Sinnemahoning State Park Campground Amphitheater from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
There will be a kickball tournament on Saturday, July 13, at Prospect Park Playground. Adult League (18 and older) starts at 9a.m.; Kids League (18 and younger) starts at 11 a.m. (or whenever the adult league ends) Teams will be picked at the park. Prizes may vary depending on how many people actually […]
Check out these programs happening this weekend at Sizerville State Park. Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m. – Live Snake Program – Waterways Conservation Officer Bill Crisp from the PA Fish and Boat Commission will present a special program on the Snakes of Pennsylvania. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
In the past weeks, the attempts to capture and contain all of the band zombies in the Cameron County area have been to no avail. Every day more people are being turned and because of this, Team Alpha has been in constant action and will now be renamed the Zombie Squad. (Full Story […]
The Community Nurses 5th annual Butterfly Release for Hospice will take place on Sunday, August 4 at 3 p.m. at The Serenity Garden at Elk Regional in St. Marys. Over 200 butterflies are released at the annual event by those who purchase a butterfly to honor or remember a loved one. (Full Story […]
Elk County artist Terry Surra stands out this month at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center. Surra, from Kersey is an avid fly fisherman and says his passion or fishing led him to design fly boxes, fishing nets and even branch out into keepsake and potpourri boxes and mirrors! (Full Story available […]
This week’s special at Country Blessings is all pants, shorts and capris 50% off. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team remained undefeated on the season with an 8-3 win over Eldred on Saturday. The Cats scored seven runs in the first three innings and then rode the veteran arm of veteran right-hander Rick Uber to improve to 9-0 this season. (Full Story available on […]
by Rich Summers I know I do a lot of complaining about cold weather, but as anyone who works in a factory can tell you, these dog days of summer are almost unbearable without a quick thunderstorm to get rid of some of the humidity. Probably the only way I am not a […]
by Harry Jones The ladies were rained out both Tuesday and Thursday. *** When someone tells you nothing is impossible, tell them to dribble a football. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Phil Burkhouse When I use the term “woody” I am usually referring to our gorgeous feathered bird known as the wood duck. We also have another Big Woods’ creature classified as a reptile that could also go by the handle “woody”, the Wood Turtle.
by William Crisp Other than the debate on whether Independence Day brings us a day of freedom or if it means we can have it all year; July brings with it turtle season and target season. I have friends who look forward to the opening day of turtle season like we look forward to […]
(1952-2013) Gladys E. Hunsinger, 61, of Wharton, died Saturday (July 6, 2013) in her home.
Congressmen Glenn Thompson, On September 12, 2000, I made a sacrifice for my country. I, Joseph Michael Cooney, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey […]
Dear Editor: I am tired of the naysayers. The demise of Cameron County is premature and greatly exaggerated. It is true that Cameron County has experienced a population decline. At its zenith in the 1960 census the population here was 7,586 and is now approximately 5,000. However, back then there were the baby-boomers and people […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County’s Weekend in the Wilds/Art Fest continues to grow by leaps and bounds as those in attendance this coming weekend will be able to attest to. Downtown Emporium will be turned into a vast street fair offering food, music, crafts and games. (Full Story available on […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners announced at last Wednesday’s meeting that long serving county solicitor, Brian Burfield, had been released from his duties. Burfield had served as Cameron County’s solicitor since January, 1996. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Officials at U.S. District Court in Williamsport have announced yet another delay in the trial for an Emporium man charged with carjacking. Due to reported health problems of a cardiac nature with accused Thomas Smith, the trial has been continued until August 5. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
On the heels of our incredibly successful sesquicentennial banner program, The Sylvan Heritage Council proudly announces our Military Banner Program, to honor men and women with ties to Cameron County, Pennsylvania who went on to serve their country in a branch of the armed forces. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
Emporium-based State Police have completed their investigation of a multiple-injury motorcycle accident on Sunday, June 23, on Wykoff Run Road in Grove Township. When there are injuries involved, the primary focus will always be on the recovery of the people in question. Sadly, motorcycle accidents often involve very bad injuries. This is because the protection […]
Emporium Borough Council moved forward Monday night with a plan to develop an ordinance to deal with stray and feral cats in the community. On a motion by Councilperson LuAnn Reed, the borough will advertise an ordinance it now has in an advanced draft form. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]