The Wellsboro community is again inviting you to join in the week-long Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival celebration beginning Saturday, June 14. This family-friendly event includes the Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen competition.
A legendary Cameron County sports figure is heading back to the area for a chance to visit with past team members and reconnect with the community next week. Former Football Coach Jerry Zawacki lead the Cameron County Red Raiders for five years from 1970-1975, and also worked in the Ridgway and Bradford schools, and his […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The first Judicial Tax Sale to be held in Cameron County in seventeen years took place last Wednesday, with nearly all of the properties entered into the sale being sold during the auction. The process began with 52 properties that had delinquent taxes owed from at least […]
Cameron County School District’s (CCSD) new hiking trail and outdoor classroom were dedicated on Monday with the help of a number of local agencies and the family that helped to get the project started. The Gary Dubler Memorial Nature Trail, named after long-time resident Gary Dubler who passed away unexpectedly in September of 2010, was […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Members of the Emporium Borough Council are working with Building Inspector Russ Braun to implement a landlord/tenant ordinance to work on problems with a number of properties. Approximately 20 properties have been identified as possibly having issues that should be addressed through ordinances.
The unemployment rate in Cameron County and the rest of the state continues to drop according to the most recent numbers released by the state’s Department of Labor and Industry. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Cameron County for the month of April was recorded as 7.9%, down from 11.6% in April 2013. The […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A number of cases involving alcohol and drug-related offenses were prosecuted as part of Return Day proceedings at the Cameron County Courthouse last Tuesday. Jody Louise Wiltrout, age 29, of Route 120 in Emporium, entered a guilty plea to two misdemeanor counts of DUI and one summary […]
The Cameron County Commissioners received three bids for the construction of a new garage on the courthouse property during their regular meeting held Wednesday in Emporium. The bids are for construction of the 24-foot by 30-foot garage. The existing garage was built at the same time as the old jail building that was demolished years […]
Cameron County’s Veterans were honored on Monday as part of Memorial Day celebrations. A parade stepped off at 10 a.m. on Monday morning from the former Fourth Street School, including a number of veterans. Some marched as part of the Memorial Detail or wearing their uniforms proudly, while others rode atop a float […]
Voter turnout was low for Cameron County and many areas during last Tuesday’s Primary Election, with the only contested races being for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Congressional 5th District Representative on the Democratic ticket. Only 634 of the county’s 2,812 registered voters, or about 22%, turned out to cast their ballots. Numbers are often low […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor At a recent band festival, a musical number composed by a Cameron County School District employee was performed by students. Cameron County High School (CCHS) Band Director Daniel Sensenig served as Guest Conductor for the IU#9 Band Festival held in April at Elk County Catholic High School, […]
Two individuals were arrested following an incident that began on the grounds of the Cameron County School District (CCSD) and ended on Emporium’s East End. Jacob Andrew Moate, age 26, and Veronica Ann Moate, age 51, have each been charged with Resisting Arrest and related charges for the mid-day disruption, which saw Veronica […]
The Cameron County Commissioners received three Act 14 Notifications for projects in Shippen Township for oil and gas industry-related activities. A notification was received from engineering firm Kleinfelder, Inc. of Cranberry on behalf of Seneca Resources pertaining to the CRV Pad C08-X. The CRV Pad will be located near Cooks Run in the northwestern portion […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The Pennsylvania State Senior League Baseball Tournament will no longer be held in Emporium, according to organizers with the Cameron County Little League (CCLL) organization. Cameron County’s Board of Trustees decided not to renew the agreement to host the state tournament beginning this year, citing monetary concerns […]
The Emporium Water Company has filed with the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission (PUC) for a rate increase “to meet increased operating expenses and costs of service,” according to a release sent by the company.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Members of Emporium’s Borough Council pledged to take a tougher stance on ordinance violations, citing resident concerns and law enforcement issues as motivators for the change in their traditional stance.
A water withdrawal operation near the intersection of Second and Maple streets in the Borough of Emporium has ended for the time being, according to Borough Manager Don Reed. Reed stated that Keystone Clearwater Solutions of Hershey had signed a 60-day contract with the borough for water withdrawal from a location on Caldwell […]
Improvements continue on the West Creek Rail-Trail, running from St. Marys to Emporium’s East End. Currently, the section from Howard Siding to the caboose and Welcome Center in Emporium is being surfaced, which will result in a 10-foot-wide cart path. Some improvements have been completed at the Black Bridge, the old railroad bridge crossing the […]
Bed Bugs A Growing Concern In Area by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A case of Bed Bugs was recently confirmed at Woodland Elementary, but so far the insects have not spread, according to school officials. Parents should take precautions by contacting pest control teams to help eradicate this issue. Going to https://www.adamspestcontrol.com/ could prove […]
Two individuals were sentenced for alpha-PVP-related charges during Return Day proceedings held in front of Judge Richard Masson last week in Emporium. Jessica Lynn Grovanz, age 29, of Emporium, entered a guilty plea to one count of Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance stemming from an incident that occurred on September […]
A generous grant from the George A. and Margaret Mee Foundation will be used to improve an Emporium playground. The Third Street Playground, which has fallen into disrepair in recent years, will have an additional $80,656.40 to continue with renovations to the park. New equipment will be purchased, along with repairs and lighting […]
A former Cameron County resident will be re-tried on multiple charges stemming from an incident alleged to have occurred in 2005, Joseph William Chapman, age 30, a previous resident of both Coudersport and Emporium, was charged with Deviate Involuntary Sexual Intercourse, Endangering the Welfare of Children and Statutory Sexual Assault.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A new store has opened carrying a number of specialty items in downtown Emporium. Jimmer’s Bargain Items, located on East Fourth Street in the storefront formerly occupied by Wheaton’s Gun Supply and Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union, is owned and operated by Jim Quinn and Jennifer Gordon. […]
Cameron County Drama will be presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “OKLAHOMA” on Friday, April 25th & Saturday 26th at Cameron County High School Auditorium. Ticket Prices: Adults: $7.00 Students:/Seniors: $5.00 Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Residents are beginning to see signs of a resurgence of the gas and oil industry in north central Pennsylvania, with a number of projects beginning in Cameron County with the advent of spring. Commissioners have received notice of several pipeline projects. Most of these involve the construction […]
Plans for the upcoming Judicial Tax Sale have been finalized following a hearing in front of Judge Richard Masson. Commissioners announced at their recent meeting that the sale date has been set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the Cameron County Courthouse.
The newest unemployment numbers have been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and indicate that the employment picture in north central Pennsylvania and the rest of the nation continues to improve, albeit more slowly than in previous months. Across the United States, the unemployment rate remained stagnant between February and March at […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting cleanup day this Saturday, April 26, starting at 8 a.m. Anyone willing to take a few hours to clean up the town can call the chamber to register. Help is needed cleaning the windows of vacant store fronts, and the planting areas including the entrance […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Participants in this year’s Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic certainly kept emergency personnel busy with more than 30 water rescues occurring within the less than two hour race. The water was up, rising nearly eight inches overnight from heavy storms that pounded the county for several […]
The results of the Fortieth Annual Canoe & Kayak Classic held this past Saturday are in. Despite a rough year with more than 20 boats capsizing, more than 100 canoes and kayaks crossed the finish line of the twelve-mile course between the Emporium Country Club and Driftwood.
In order to fill a vacant position, the Cameron County School District’s (CCSD) Board of Directors reworked a scheduled committee meeting into a special voting meeting. Jan Hampton was appointed by a majority vote of four to three to fill the position left open by the resignation of Richard Harrier at the March […]
Cameron County Commissioners received notice of three projects involving the oil and gas industry at their meeting on Wednesday. Act 14 Notifications were received on behalf of Dominion Transmission, Inc., for an erosion and sediment control permit for the LN-50 Pipeline Replacement and Testing Project Sections 1 and 2 in Gibson and Grove […]
The death of a former Emporium resident and graduate of Cameron County High School found in his apartment last week has been ruled a homicide. Cyle Blake Strahl, age 29, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was found unresponsive in the doorway of his apartment last Saturday evening.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Emporium Borough Councilmembers heard concerns over a Fourth Street apartment building during the regular meeting held Monday night. The resident stated that a neighboring apartment building was being occupied without utilities turned on, and without the knowledge of the landlord. He also alleges that occupants are using […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County residents are gearing up to welcome paddlers to the Fortieth Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic to be held on Saturday, April 5 on the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. The race runs along twelve miles of the scenic river, running mostly parallel to […]
An Emporium woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced on charges of selling Bath Salts on Tuesday in the Cameron County Court of Common Pleas. Hope McManigle, age 47, of 241 Dexter Street in the Borough of Emporium, was arrested in November on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Designer Drug, namely […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Jefferson County Judge John Foradora presided over Return Day in the Cameron County Courts in Judge Richard Masson’s absence on Tuesday. Guilty pleas were accepted in a number of cases, including a case of Harassment against Thomas Michael Lipinski, age 33, of 421 West Allegheny Avenue in Emporium. (Full […]
Cameron County Commissioners spoke on the uptick in drilling activity across the county again this month, with the construction of a number of pipeline sections being the major topic of conversation. In addition to the notices received at the March 5 meeting, two more Act 14 Notifications have been received for separate sections […]
Cameron County Commissioners have approved a letter that will be submitted along with one from the Potter County Commissioners in support of a number of revenue changes that would have a big impact in this rural area. “We’re going to get on board with Potter County to push for priority attention to specific […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor At Monday’s Cameron County School Board Meeting, board members accepted the resignation of Vice President Richard Harrier. Harrier’s seat will be advertised and a vote will likely be taken at next month’s meeting. Kristine Umble was the only member nominated to fill the position of Vice President. […]
A former Cameron County resident is being charged with 28 counts stemming from an investigation by the State Attorney General’s Office. Ronald Gregory Dill, age 58, of 207 North St. Marys Street, Apartment 1 in St. Marys, has been charged with seven felony counts of Disseminating Photos or Film Depicting Child Sex Acts, 20 felony […]
by Bruce Whitman A Down County landmark business recently changed hands and is about to open under a new name and ownership. Earlier this month Bud and Diane Ullman turned over the keys to the Sterling Run Tavern to Jeff Snell. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
A former resident of Cameron County has written a fictional account of his childhood years in Emporium, and his later life in Hollywood. Joe Yore now makes his home in sunny Palmdale, California, where he became a Hollywood extra, hobnobbing with many of the film stars of the day. (Full story in the […]
The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department recently elected new company and relief fund officers for 2014. Butch Kehl continues as president of the company along with Bruce Whitman, vice president and Donna Kehl, secretary/treasurer. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The Cameron County School District Board of Directors accepted the resignation of board vice president Richard Harrier at their regular meeting Monday evening. Kristine Umble was elected to fill the position of vice president until the end of the year.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Commissioners discussed a number of ongoing projects within Cameron County at their meeting held Wednesday in Emporium. Nearly $100,000 will be expended to refurbish Emporium’s Third Street Playground, which is utilized by three facilities serving pre-school age children.
Shippen Township Supervisors are gearing up to work on a number of projects over this year’s construction season. Michele Auckerman of State College engineering firm Uni-Tec, attended the meeting to present the latest information on the plans her company is working on for the township.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Education has been a major topic of discussion in most circles lately, and the Community Education Council (CEC) of Elk and Cameron Counties is working on a number of initiatives to improve prospects for our area. The Discover Partnership was launched in January, with a meeting held […]
In these days of partisan gridlock, it is encouraging to see that the attention of the legislature can still be captured by the will of the people, so long as they make enough noise. Two examples of this, one at the state level and one by Congress, are turning heads this week.
At two regional Town Hall meetings held last week, constituents had the opportunity to discuss a number of topics with State Representative Martin Causer. Causer is working on several plans to utilize locally-generated revenue within the region, including a bill to increase the amount of the Payments In Lieu of Tax (PILT) made […]
Across the state of Pennsylvania and much of the northeast, communities are suffering from a shortage of salt to treat icy or snowy roads. Some municipalities in Cameron County are also dealing with shortages, and road crews are working together to see that the most critical areas can still be treated throughout the remainder of […]
by Amanda Jones, Echo News Editor Members of Emporium’s Borough Council discussed a number of road issues during their regular meeting held Monday night. Sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall and harder winter conditions than has been seen in several years have caused plenty of travel headaches for residents across much of the region, and […]
by Amanda Jones, Echo News Editor Tickets are still available for the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary Cash Bash to be held this Saturday, March 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Cameron County Vets Club in Emporium. Each year, the ladies pick two charities to share in the proceeds from this event. This year, funds will be […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A portion of electricity consumers in Pennsylvania have received bills much higher than the ones they are accustomed to. The Pennsylvania Energy Choice Program allows residents to choose their electricity provider, while still being billed by the traditional electricity company in their area. (Full story in […]
An Emporium woman entered guilty pleas in two separate cases during Tuesday’s Return Day in the Cameron County Court. Judge Richard Masson accepted two arranged pleas of guilt from 29-year-old Elizabeth Marie Thomas, of 531 East Allegany Avenue, for incidents that occurred in May and September of 2013. (Full story in the […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Natural Gas activity is gearing up again, according to the Cameron County Commissioners, who point to an increase in operations across the region. “We’re seeing a lot of activity that’s going to get started again,” stated Commissioner Glen Fiebig during the Commissioners meeting held on Wednesday. […]
The Cameron County Commissioners received five Act 14 Notifications that were discussed during their February regular meeting held on Wednesday in Emporium. Two of the notices were sent by National Fuel Gas Company concerning replacement of a section of pipeline in Gibson Township along the Bennett’s Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. Another was […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Members approved a raise to a number of staff members at their most recent Cameron County School District (CCSD) Board meeting held Thursday. Act 93 Staff Members, who are in support positions across the district, were given varying raises based upon performance. Board member Sandy Shields asked […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The nation has been pounded by storms this winter. The 18th named storm of the year was announced on Sunday as Winter Storm Rex and is expected to blast across the country bringing an additional six inches of snowfall to an already weary populace. While many people […]
Employment numbers have been released for December 2013, showing that Cameron County’s job picture is continuing to improve. For several years, the unemployment rate in Cameron County has remained above 10%, the highest in the state, but December saw the rate drop to 8.8%. Cameron County still has the highest unemployment rate in […]
The following meetings and events have been announced for the coming week: Tuesday, February 18: Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA) will hold constituent hours from 2-4 p.m at the Cameron County Chamber in Emporium. Wednesday, February 19: Cameron County Commissioners will meet at the Courthouse at noon. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Last week, county solicitor Tommy Tompkins filed paperwork with Judge Richard Masson to proceed with the county’s first Judicial Sale to be held in nearly 20 years. There are 52 properties up for auction spread across the county, but more than half of those, 28 in all, […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Abuse of drugs is the topic of discussion across the state in recent weeks, highlighting an issue that has been prevalent in the news in Cameron County and across much of the country. In the Pittsburgh area, at least 22 deaths were attributed in one week to […]
Cameron County Commissioners presided over a light meeting on Wednesday at the courthouse. Due to wintery conditions, some events were cancelled within the county, including a girls basketball game against the Galeton Tigers, and a number of employees were unable to make it in to work. Classes at Cameron County School District were […]
A new website developed for the Emporium Borough went online recently, and will feature a number of conveniences to benefit residents and visitors to the area. Councilman Pat Garrigan announced the official launch at last week’s meeting of the Emporium Borough Council after months of development and a grant from the Emporium Foundation […]
Two individuals are jailed in connection with the robbery of a bank in the city of Erie that occurred on Thursday afternoon. Jessica Lynn Grovanz, age 29, of Rich Valley Road in Emporium, has been charged in connection with the robbery according to several Erie, PA news outlets. (Full story in the Cameron […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County residents, along with those in parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio and the Midwest, were treated last week to Snow Rollers, an uncommon sight brought about by a combination of fierce winter weather, rising temperatures and howling winds. Snow Rollers are the official term for the often […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County is one step closer to its highly-anticipated Judicial Sale according to Emporium Borough Manager Don Reed, who informed borough council of the progress at their Monday night meeting. Reed stated that County Solicitor Tommy Tompkins planned to file paperwork on approximately 50 properties this Wednesday, with official […]
Part of the American Dream has always included owning property. Families want a home, a place to call their own. Homeownership comes with a number of benefits, especially to growing children who are more likely to succeed in school, and subsequently in life, due to the stability and structure that owning a home […]
Thomas Tarantella is not a politician by nature, but he is working on that. Tarantella visited the Aroma Café in Emporium last week to introduce himself to the people he hopes will be his constituents after this year’s United States Congressional elections. He has announced his intent to run on the Democratic ticket […]