Work About To Start On West Creek Trail

    After nearly a decade of planning, organizational formation and acquisition, work on the West Creek Recreational Trail will begin this summer. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

County Officials Again Scrap Jury Commissioners

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Given a second chance by new legislation, Cameron County has acted once again to eliminate the position of jury commissioner. Under Resolution 2013-2, Cameron County Commissioners once again acted to do away with the two elected positions.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]

Lambert To Speak at Alumni Banquet

    Dave Lambert will be the guest speaker at this year’s Annual EHS/CCHS Alumni Banquet. The banquet will be held Saturday, May 25 at the high school gymnasium.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

County Works To Establish Drop-Off Site

    Commissioners are working with Cameron County Recycling Coordinator, Tara Newton, in an effort to establish a drop off location locally for electronics. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Cameron County Target of Gypsy Moth Spraying

    Large tracts of State Forest Lands in Cameron and Potter counties are due for gypsy moth spraying this week. The state Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, announced the effort to reduce forest diffusion ca (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Commissioners Learn About Weed Control

    Cameron County Commissioners heard a presentation on invasive weed control during their meeting last week. Tanya Meyer of the Sinnemahoning Invasive Plant Management Area presented a brief overview of that agency’s work in the county. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Memorial Day Parade Monday

    Again this year, the Memorial Detail will be heading up the Memorial Day Parade. The parade will line up at the Vet’s Club and Olivett’s parking lots on Third Street, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, and will leave that area and march to Walnut and 4th Street. The […]

Former Sizerville Inn Faces Demolition Crew

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The old Sizerville Inn  in Portage Township is about to become part of history. Earlier this week Scott Finch was issued a UCC demolition permit for the building and expected it to be down and gone within a few days. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

Police File Charges Against Local Man

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium-based Pennsylvania State Police reached back to 2007 for the basis of a charge of rape of a juvenile against an Emporium man. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Skywarn Weather Class Scheduled In Borough

Do you consider yourself to be a weather nut? We all are to a point. If so, mark the date May 16th on your calendar. The National Weather Service will be presenting a Skywarn training class here in Cameron County.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

New Test Meters Placed Into Service

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Those attending a recent meeting of the Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee had an opportunity to look over newly purchased gas test meters. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Finalist In National Pageant

Jordyn Skillman, 7, the daughter of Kerri and Joseph Skillman of Emporium, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Pennsylvania Pageant to be held August 4 to August 10 at the beautiful Hilton Towers Hotel in Harrisburg. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

$451,026 In Bids Awarded For Driftwood Sr. Center

  by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners last Wednesday approved $451,026 in contracts to begin construction of a new Senior Center complex in the Borough of Driftwood. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Driftwood Man Fatally Injured In Accident

  A Driftwood man was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident in the Borough of Driftwood Sunday afternoon. Emporium-based Pennsylvania State Police said that Brad Douglas Park, 49, of Driftwood was killed in the one-cycle accident at around 4:40 p.m.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Neyman Seeks Re-Election For Sheriff

  Al Neyman announces his candidacy for re-election for the office of Sheriff of Cameron County on the Republican ticket. “I would appreciate your continued support in my bid for re-election, having served as your sheriff for the past eight years,” Sheriff Neyman stated. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

Return Day Actions

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor An extradition hearing for Dominick P. Dagustine was part of the proceedings during Return Day in Cameron County Court last Tuesday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Local Man Waives Preliminary Hearing

  Donald A. Osti of Emporium remains in Elk County Jail after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on assorted charges. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Fluffy The Cat Survives Exile

  Fluffy’s great adventure ended last week. Fluffy is a Sterling Run house cat who recently survived over two months of exile in the remote area of Huston Hill and Mason Hill.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Local Police Response Uncovers Drug Operation

    A police response to a domestic disturbance call in downtown Emporium on April 4, resulted in the filing of multiple drug charges against a local man. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Holjencin Named Superintendent

by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo During a lengthy meeting of the Cameron County School District Board of Directors on Thursday, members voted on a new superintendent, an assessment appeal and various personnel issues, and set upcoming meeting dates. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

School Incident Leads To Charges

    An Emporium man has been charged with multiple counts following an incident at the Cameron County School District. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Brief 911 Outage Hits 486 Subscribers

    Emergency coverage on the 486 exchange for 911 calls was temporarily interrupted early Sunday morning. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)    

Micro Burst Causes Damage at Sizerville

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A unique weather event, described as a “micro burst,” caused damage at Sizerville State Park last Wednesday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Trout Like the Water, Anglers Not So Much

    Weather for the opening day of trout season in this neck of Penn’s Woods is a lot like Forest Gump’s box of chocolates — you never know what to expect. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Fun at Salt Run Youth Fishing Event

Despite the chilly weather and high water stream conditions the annual Salt Run Youth Fishing event was a huge success. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Great Weather, Good Water For County’s Canoe Classic

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor According to organizer Randy Bailey, the 39th Annual Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic went off without a hitch this past Saturday. “We had good weather, nearly perfect stream conditions and a great turnout,” said Bailey. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

Commissioners Expect To Name Bid Winners

    Cameron County Commissioners expect to award final bids for the new Driftwood Senior Center at their April 17 meeting. Bids were opened last month in categories of general construction, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Local Crews Battle Wildfire In Cameron

  A wind driven brush fire had crews on scene for several hours Sunday in the area of 156 Steam Mill Road near the village of Cameron. “We had a small fire when I first arrived on scene,” said Emporium Volunteer Fire Department chief Butch Housler. “Within minutes it was halfway up the hill. Dry […]

Political Parties To Fill Jury Comm. Slots

    Respective political parties in Cameron County will select candidates for jury commissioners positions on the November general election ballot. This decision was made late last week by a state court judge and clears up some of the problems brought about by a court ruling which trumped a legislativ,e action giving counties the option […]

There’s Hope In Job Numbers

    The unemployment picture showed promise of improving in Cameron County during the month of February. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

County Receives 7 Bids For Driftwood Sr. Center

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Bids for construction of a  new Senior Center in Driftwood were opened last Wednesday during a meeting of the Cameron County Commissioners. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Moyer Contracting Lands Driftwood Firehall Bid

    Cameron County commissioners last week approved a repair and remodeling contract for the Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department’s Driftwood station. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Lake To Be Backup For 39th Canoe Classic

With the water level at George B. Stevenson Dam slowly returning to normal, it appears the lake will be available if needed for the 39th annual Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Judge Okays Consolidation of Chapman Charges

A motion by Cameron County District Attorney Paul J. Malizia to consolidate charges faced by Joseph W. Chapman was approved last week in Cameron County Court by Judge Richard Masson. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Supreme Court Returns Jury Commissioner Positions

    Recent action by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has left many counties, including Cameron, in a vacuum in regards to the positions of jury commissioner. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Something For Everyone In New Park Exhibits

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A series of new exhibits soon to be unveiled at the Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park are designed to make the facility a portal to the PA Wilds Region. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Songer Named North Tier League Coach of the Year

    Cameron County Red Raider Head Coach Jon Songer, in only his second year as coach, was named Coach of the Year in the North Tier League. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Many County Candidates In May Primary Races

Candidates from across Cameron County met last Tuesday’s deadline for the filing of nominating petitions for the May primary election. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Olay Seeks Re-election

    Mary Grace Olay would like to announce her bid for re-election for the office of Cameron County Prothonotary. Mary Grace is currently serving her second term as Prothonotary, Register and Recorder and Clerk Of Courts.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Lippert Returns Home For Internship

Amanda Jones A local university student will serve as a pharmacy intern at the Emporium Pharmacy over the next few weeks. Victoria Lippert, a native of Emporium, is readying to graduate June 2 from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), and is being mentored by June Caldwell of the Emporium Pharmacy on Fourth Street. […]

Local Plant Hit By U.S. Budget Woes

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

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 […]

Boro Signs Off On Appeal Settlement

    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)

Local Ambulance Service To Form Alliance With St. Marys Ambulance

  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 […]

Chapman Back In Court Prior To Coming Trial

    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)

Commissioners Move Forward With County Garage Plan

    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)

Matt Keiter To Perform On National Television

    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)  

New and Correct Recycling Information

    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)

Charge List Is Reduced

    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)

Kindergarten Registration Friday

    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)  

New Format For HT Course

  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)

Lighting Project Saves District More Than Expected

      by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo A representative from McClure Company, the firm that handled the $1.2 million energy savings project completed in April of 2012, gave a presentation during the Cameron County School Board meeting held last Thursday evening to discuss realized and projected cost savings. (Full Story available on the […]

County’s Public Library Earns $28,000 Grant

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Fresh paint, improved heating and air conditioning and easier access are in the works for the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library here in Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Causer Supports Sportsmen As Game and Fish Chair

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor State Representative Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) has quickly identified his rural roots in one of his first actions as Majority Chairman of the State House Game & Fisheries Committee. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

SSA Coyote Hunt Pays Winner $2,457

    One sportsman from among 455 registered for the 8th annual Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club’s Coyote Hunt earned a $2,457 payday Sunday. Ron Schall took the first place coyote while hunting with dogs in Jefferson County. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

County Signs Agreement With Elk County Jail

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The legal system in Cameron County functions at  a  cost and last week commissioners took action to continue that function through 2015. Commissioners approved an agreement with Elk County to house prisoners at a cost of $50 per day. In addition, the county is responsible for medical […]

Youth ‘Hooked’ on Ice Fishing

The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) recently co-sponsored a youth ice fishing program at Bucktail Lake.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Smith’s Federal Trial Scheduled For May

    A trial in U.S. Federal Court in Williamsport for Thomas Smith of Emporium has been postponed until May. Smith, 58, is facing federal charges of carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Emporium in August, 2012. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Bids Being Sought For Driftwood Projects

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County officials are advertising for  bids on two projects in the Driftwood area, both funded through Community Development Block Grants. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Open Mic Celebrates 5 Years

by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo The Fifth Anniversary of Open Mic Night at the Aroma Café and Restaurant on Fourth Street in Emporium was held this past Tuesday, and the restaurant was filled with a cacophony of music, laughter and clinking glassware. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Borough Council Approves Pair of CDBG Projects

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium Borough Council approved two resolutions supporting projects to be funded with Community Block Grant dollars during its Monday evening meeting.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Game Land Acreage Added In County

    The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced last week that it had acquired 1,052 acres of land in Cameron County as an addition to its State Game Land holdings. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Sinnemahoning Sportsmen Make Final Plans For 8th Coyote Hunt

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor One of the region’s late winter traditional events is about to unfold Down County. The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association will hold its annual coyote hunt February 15-17. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)    

Kindergarten Registration

    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)

Ash Wednesday Service

    The Ash Wednesday service will be held at First Presbyterian Church (205 East 4th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m.     (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Local Artists Help Welcome Visitors

As you have driven through our area you undoubtedly have noticed the two “Welcome” signs at each end of Emporium. What you may not know, however, is the evolution of the signs over the last few years. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) There are marked disqualified in it. […]

Last of Camp Burglars Given Court Sentence

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The last member of a trio of men charged in a six-county burglary crime wave was sentenced in Cameron County Court last week. Edward T. Whitten Jr., 25, faced Judge Richard Masson as Cameron County District Attorney Paul Malizia laid out a plea deal. (Full Story available […]

Jim Thomas New Chairman of NCPRPDC Board

    Jim Thomas, first-term Cameron County Commissioner, last week was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Lumber Township Receives Aid From County

    Cameron County Commissioners last Wednesday acted to aid Lumber Township in the replacement of a work truck that was demolished in a November accident. Commissioners approved payment of $9,000 from County Liquid Fuel Fund to Lumber Township to be used for the purchase of a new vehicle. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]

Bolin Retires After 31 Years

    On Friday, January 25, family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant William “Ed” Bolin celebrated his retirement after 31 years of service as a part time police officer to the citizens of Emporium. The event was held at the Emporium Firehall. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)