Cameron Horning, son of Chris and Annetta Horning, received recognition for his Excellence in Chemistry. This award is received when a student shows outstanding achievement in Chemistry Studies in high school. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Emporium Blood Drive was held at the VFW Club Rooms on Thursday, June 14th, with 30 successful donations. Thirty-six donors were presented but five were deferred. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Stephanie Loveland, Emp. Senior Center Director The Senior Games 2012 was more of an adventure than planned. The story goes a bit like this: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Local author, Tiffany Simar is happy to announce her book My Apologies is now available in paperback and E-book. Cost for the paperback is $13.77 with the cheapest shipping option and the price of the E-book is $2.50. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Christian & Missionary Alliance Church on Sizerville Road invites all children age 4 years-6th grade to their VBS event “Praise!” on July 8-July 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Olkosky-Jessop American Legion Post 194 will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 26th, at 7 p.m. at the Cameron County Vets Club. All officers and members are asked to attend. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determied eligible on Wednesday, June 27, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street in Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]
It’s that time of the year again! Time to begin the search for new fair royalty. The Cameron County Fair Association is actively searching for candidates for Prince and Princess, Jr. Miss, and Miss Cameron County. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Fair Association and SPCA are presenting the family movie “We Bought a Zoo” starring Matt Damon on Saturday, June 30th. It will be shown on a 16 foot screen at the fairgrounds. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Just want to make a correction on the letter Jim Parrish sent. Bernice Manley did indeed marry Phil Hoffower, but her sister, Mary married my brother, Howard Hathaway. Alan married a lovely girl named Violet, can’t remember her last name. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Letters to Trivia: The ice cream plant was owned by Mr. Vogt. (Every man was Mr. then.) They sold the ice cream in gallon metal containers wrapped in thick insulated bags. I was too young to know what the wrapping was made from. I was only interested in the ice cream! (Full Story available […]
Dear Echo, It really surprised me to see my name in print in the obituaries. Yes, I am alive and well but a different James Arnold. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Echo, Hello, how is everybody doing in Emporium, Pa.? Hope all is well. I’m from Leechburg, Pa. and have been traveling in the mountains since 1974. Love it up there, good people, food, scenery, fishing, doesn’t get any better. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Senior Little League baseball team completed the 2012 season last week with three games. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Harry Jones Tuesday’s Ladies’ Golf League suffered their third rainout; somebody up there doesn’t like them. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Please join us for the 2nd Annual ECCHS Athletic Association Golf Outing, scheduled for Saturday, July 7 at the St. Marys Golf Club. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with play beginning at 9 a.m. The format will be a 4-person scramble, and the cost is $40 for members and $55 for guests […]
by Rich Summers I jumped in the car with my wife to drive over to Ludlow on Sunday only to discover that the Wildcats only had eight players and had to forfeit the Alle-Catt baseball game. The plus side was that I had never been to Wildcat Park and it really is a […]
Openings are still available for Mansfield University Baseball Camps These outstanding camps will be giving inspiring young baseball players a chance to better their skills and have fun at the same time.. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Phil Burkhouse Two weeks ago I pulled into a large parking lot about three miles west of Emporium. The lot had been covered with limestone chips and was in very nice condition. I exited the truck and was immediately treated to a view of two birds that were each flapping around […]
by William Crisp As the pretext for today’s conversation I have to admit that I was part of a front line that used to like to drive nails with our foreheads as part of our relaxation time (football related concussions were not an issue then… (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
SQUIRRELS, Red, Gray, Black and Fox (Combined): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with or without required license, and mentored youth – Oct. 6-12 (6 daily, 12 in possession limit after first day). (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
(1918-2012) Ben A. Keller, 94, of 356 S. Mountain Rd., formerly of Kirksville, Mo., passed away in St. Marys peacefully, Tuesday afternoon (June 12, 2012) in the company of his family.
(1914-2012) Almeda H. “Medie” Woodward, 98, of Guy and Mary Felt Manor, died on Saturday afternoon (June 9, 2012) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.
OLEAN, N.Y. — Stanley A. Norek, our beloved father, grandfather and friend, took his Lord’s hand and passed peacefully from this life on his 80th birthday (June 13, 2012).
Rev. Ronald W. Ober, 97, of Elyria, Ohio and beloved husband of Mary (nee Marsh) entered into eternal rest (May 27, 2012).
(1916-2012) Mabel I. Gennocro, 95, of 130 Kennedy St., Bradford, formerly of Emporium, died on Friday morning (June 15, 2012) at her daughter’s residence, Bradford.
(1932-2012) Charles O. “Joe” Nellis, 80, of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, formerly of 356 E. 5th St. Ext., died Thursday afternoon (June 14, 2012) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.
SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIRE – The end of the 2011-2012 school year marked the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of five Cameron County School District employees. Retiring from the school district after decades of devoted service are: Kathy McCulla, Sue Dechant, Jim Zoschg, Diana Boden and Grace Horning.
Mr. Lynn Hummel, Assistant Superintendent, and Mrs. Christine Holjencin, Assistant Principal, at the Cameron County High School, have announced that the following students in grades 7 through 12 have been named to the fourth quarter honor roll. Highest honors is 93 percent and above in all subjects. Honors is 85 percent and above in […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce yearly golf tournament on Thursday, June 14, at the Emporium Country Club, includes the opportunity for golfers to walk away big winners. This year there are three hole in one prizes. The first opportunity comes on hole 5 where Gore’s Auto Service is offering a vehicle valued at […]
The Cameron County Fair Association and SPCA are sponsoring a movie night on June 30th at the fairgrounds. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Christian & Missionary Alliance Church on Sizerville Road invites all children age 4 years-6th grade to their VBS event “Praise!” on July 8-July 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Franklin Gomez (Team Puerto Rico) exploded onto the international wrestling scene after winning a silver medal at the 2011 Fila Wrestling World Championships held in Istanbul, Turkey. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Weekend in the Wilds July 6 and 7 will include music on Saturday. The mini-park will become home for the musicians during the ArtFest portion of Weekend in the Wilds. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Winter gypsy moth egg mass surveys indicated that the number of gypsy moth egg masses have increased over the past several years. Recent field surveys confirm the increase in the number of gypsy moths larvae. While limited damage to trees has been noticed so far, what will this mean for next year? Flights to […]
The 71st Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival begins Saturday, June 9, and continues through Sunday, June 17, in Wellsboro. The community is inviting you to join in celebrating everything this family-friendly event has to offer. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The following books have been placed in the Woodland Elementary Library as memorials for the 2011-2012 school year: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Abby Etchepare, a senior at Cameron County High School, is organizing a Night Swim as her Senior Project to raise money for the Cameron County Food Bank. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Parents and guardians, be sure to mark your calendars for the last week of June for the sign-up of your youngsters for the Summer Reading Club. Sign-up begins Monday, June 25th and continues through Saturday, June 30th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
CCHS Class of 1992 is still looking for addresses for the following people: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Cameron County School District Solicitor Jennifer Gornall has responded to allegations made at a recent board meeting regarding Board President Annetta Horning’s eligibility to serve on the board. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
While a possible professional baseball career awaits Emporium’s David Lyon, more pressing issues were to be decided in Eugene, OR, Monday night. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Approval of Cameron County’s Home Program at last week’s meeting of commissioners means home repairs to eligible properties could begin as early as next month. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A non-jury trial for a man accused in a long list of camp break-ins during the summer of 2008 is scheduled to resume Monday, June 18, in Cameron County Court. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Kent Riegel When I began sharing my little bits of trivia from my memories of Emporium, I never imagined the resulting level and depth of the responses from Echo readers nor did I intend to personalize the material, but I am truly grateful for all responses and a special thank you to […]
by Wallie E. Nelsen Continued From the Centennial Issue of the Press-Independent Thursday, March 31, 1960. Copied by Sandra Hornung. Wallie is remembering his first April 15, 1928 when he first became editor of the Press-Independent. His first day as the youngest editor in the state of Pennsylvania was the Monday following Thanksgiving […]
With the 4th of July fast approaching, it is with regret to say the Cameron County Fireworks Committee will dissolve after this year. With the current changes to the Small Games of Chance laws, it has become too much of a burden to comply with these laws. Donations over the last few years have been […]
I, too, enjoy the trivia, but I think it’s time for some here and now. My heart is so full of pride I don’t know where to begin!! I guess I’ll start with Main Street. I choose to drive it because I so enjoy the trees and well-kept homes. (Thank you Jean Smith and John […]
Kent asked in his June 6 column about the local family who ran an Emporium ice cream plant. That would be the Vogt family. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Either on a motorcycle or walking your dog or riding your bike or walking with a fishing pole along the road; always wear a bright (yellow, red, orange, white) colored shirt. When wearing dark colored clothes (green, brown, blue), one blends in with the foliage and in the shade of the tall trees, a driver […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team had a pair of games last weekend and split the two contests. On Saturday the Cats dropped their first game of the year at Bradford but rebounded to defeat Eldred on Sunday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County Senior League baseball team improved their record to 6-2 last Tuesday with a 14-4 win over Kane. A second game at the Bradford Red Sox scheduled for last Thursday was postponed due to rain. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
Eastyn Solveson, the 7-year-old son of Saul and Christy Solveson of Emporium, recently advanced to the Sectional Competition of Pitch, Hit, & Run, the official skills competition of Major League Baseball for boys and girls age 7-14. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Harry Jones Results of the Ladies’ Tuesday League: Low gross honors went to Meg Whiting with a score of 43. Low net and most points won tied at 35 and points, 19; Meg Whiting, Bev Jones and Sandy Stuart. Sandy Stuart is leading the pack with 56 points. (Full Story available on […]
by Rich Summers With apologies to the NHL and NBA playoffs, this will be an all baseball column this week in appreciation of the great weather we’ve been experiencing the last week or so. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Phil Burkhouse I hate to date myself with this question but what trait do Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and the Eastern Phoebe have in common? The answer, popping into the brains of birders who are also old sports fans, is they are all “flycatchers.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
by William Crisp Ah, the “good old days”; smog, dead rivers, endangered species… Oh, wait…there were a lot of deer. Even in the recent past, as few as seventeen years ago, much of the environment had enjoyed a huge bounce back and at the same time, as the story is now told around the […]
By Joe Kosack Wildlife Conservation Ed. Specialist PA Game Comm. It’s an annual chapter in nature that begins in May, peaks in early June and always goes largely and surprisingly unnoticed. But with time, the annual birth of hundreds of thousands of white-tailed deer has the potential to influence the lives of most Pennsylvanians and […]
(1956-2012 Richard C. Aaron, 56, of 316 Lamplighter Mnr., Latrobe, formerly of Emporium, died Saturday night (June 9, 2012) at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital in Latrobe.
(1938-2012) Martina L. Husted, 74, of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, formerly of Emporium, died Friday evening (June 8, 2012) at Pinecrest Manor.
(1921-2012) Cleda L. Delp Fox, 91, of Wykoff Run Road, Sinnemahoning, died (June 5, 2012) at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
STORM DAMAGE –Weekend thunderstorms left their mark on the region with downed tree limbs and washed out driveways. The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce on Fourth Street in Emporium lost its front canopy to winds and rain Sunday afternoon. […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Although Cameron County is known for its pristine beauty and cleanliness, an ugly problem continually rears its head near one of Emporium’s best-known locations. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
\ by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium-based State Police last week ended a nearly two-year investigation into a burglary incident with the arrest of Michael James Hallowell, 20, of Hillcrest Drive, Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo About 40 ordinance violation letters were recently mailed out by Emporium’s Borough Council, and members were satisfied with the response. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Once believed to be doomed because of new stringent state regulations, the annual Snake Hunt Weekend at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association will be held this weekend, bigger and better than ever. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Drum and Henry Kids Fishing Derby celebrated its 58th year of providing the area youth a fun filled day of fishing and refreshments. The thunderstorms and rain that was being called for held off for most of the event held at Bucktail Rod and Gun Club. (Full Story available on the […]
The Cameron County Little League will be selling pre-sale tickets for the carnival again this year. The carnival will be here Monday, June 18th through Saturday, June 23rd, with Wednesday and Saturday matinees. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo About 40 Cameron County residents turned out at the Emporium Fire Hall on Wednesday night to watch a preview showing of WPSU’s Our Town: Emporium production. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Our Town Emporium/Cameron County will air on WPSU-TV on Thursday, June 7 at 8 p.m. To celebrate, numerous restaurants and bars will host parties that night. This will also provide those who do not receive WPSU on their satellite system an opportunity to watch the program live. WPSU has also set up a […]