Rotarian Marsha Hendrickson (left), introduced guest speaker, Erin Solveson, owner and operator of Wild Air Yoga Studio located here in Emporium on Cherry Street. Erin was a runner for years before practicing yoga, but stated “at 32 her body felt much older.” Three years ago she started practicing yoga. Yoga not only benefits […]
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Olkosky-Jessop Unit 194 is accepting donations (love offerings) for wounded and disabled veterans who reside in the home nursing care unit at James E. Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona, PA 16603. Acceptable donations are: canteen books, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Efferdent, Polident, combs, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, after shave […]
Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary will be holding their annual craft show on Saturday, December 3rd. If you are interested in having a table, the cost is $10 per table. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Friday and again at 7 a.m. Saturday for setting up.
Emporium Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold their annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, November 27th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 10. Dinner consists of spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and dessert.
It is once again that time of the year when the Cameron County Toy Drive/Christmas Gift Program goes into full swing. Beginning Friday, November 18th, anyone interested in supporting this project can pick up a “gingerbread man” gift tag at any of the following locations: Emporium Post Office, Cameron County Chamber of […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A search warrant has been filed concerning an Emporium man charged with homicide in late October. Michael Fuller Courtney, age 34, has been charged with murder in the first degree and related counts following an incident alleged to have occurred on Wednesday night, October 26th, in the […]
Several projects will commence to fortify flood protection in and around the Emporium Borough following announcements of coming funding received over the past several weeks. Emporium Borough Manager Don Reed stated that an application for money to fund a levee study was declined by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). However, […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Shippen Township Supervisors shared information on free cinders available at the township shed for residents. Only Shippen Township residents are permitted to take cinders free-of-charge from township stocks. If the cinders are being utilized at a resident’s home by a contractor, they should not be charged for […]
Cole Memorial Hospital will partner with several organizations to bring high-tech breastfeeding support services to rural patients. The study launched in late September of this year through Pacify Health, Inc., “the leading mobile health platform for new mothers and newborns.” Additional partners include the RAND Corporation, University of Pittsburgh and the Health Resources […]
The Cameron County Conservation District hosted their annual project tour on Friday to highlight some of the many projects district employees and partners have completed. Several stops showcased projects in the Sterling Run area where acid mine drainage and erosion along creek banks have caused a number of problems. A number of projects […]
The traditional Veterans’ Day Ceremony will be held in the Cameron County High School Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. The ceremony is open to the public. The names of soldiers who died while serving their country during each war will be read. Current Cameron County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6221 Quartermaster […]
Emporium Senior Center will hold its Craft and Food Sale on December 10th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center on South Maple Street. Cost for a table is $5.00. To reserve a table call 814-486-3707.
A Christmas Luncheon is being planned for ladies who retired from or are past employees of the Cameron County School District, on Thursday, December 8, at the firehall, in Emporium. Doors will open for the luncheon at noon and will eat at 1:15 p.m. Mountain Melodies will entertain at 12:45. […]
The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, November 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street.
The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the Emporium VFW Club Rooms on Thursday, October 13th, with 31 productive donations. Twenty-nine donors were presented, but one was a deferral and one was not successful, so the goal of 32 was not met. But the drive went very well overall. Congratulations to […]
Last month, Emporium Senior Center designated Bill Sidman as Senior of the Month. Originally from Erie, Bill has lived the last 50 plus years of his life in Louisville, KY, before moving to Emporium last year. He says he loves the quiet and comfort found in this little town. Bill’s favorite color is […]
The Driftwood Senior Center wants to remind everyone of the important days coming up at the center. Haircuts will be Tuesday, November 15th. Old Foagie Hoagie sale will be on Wednesday, November 16th. Tuesday, November 22nd, they will have their Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixins’. Please call by Monday, November […]
The Driftwood Senior Center wants to remind everyone of the important days coming up at the center. Haircuts will be Tuesday, November 15th. Old Foagie Hoagie sale will be on Wednesday, November 16th. Tuesday, November 22nd, they will have their Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixins’. Please call by Monday, November […]
The Cameron County Family Center is sponsoring a public Bed Bug informational seminar. Recently Bed Bugs have become a concern for Cameron County as well as many surrounding counties. This seminar will help people to understand the problems our community is facing as well as discuss things to look for, how to stay […]
Cameron County High School Outdoor Club’s first field trip of the school year is now in the books. Fifteen students took an after school evening to go Elk viewing in the Benezette area. They were accompanied by Advisors, Mandy Miller, Lee Sines, Tom Gelnett, Bill Faulk and Don Bickford of Cameron County Outdoor […]
Todd Parisi (left), Leadership and Motivational speaker, was the guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon November 1st. Todd is a native of Kersey but now lives in the mountains over Emporium and is the proud father of three and grandfather of one. He joined the US Marine Corps at the age of […]
There will be a Ham and Turkey Raffle to benefit the Junior Prom on November 12th at the Emporium Firehall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with drawings starting at 7:00. Prizes consist of meats, pop, money; 25 individual raffles with multiple prizes.
Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities was the presenter for last week’s Family Center After School Club. This is a wonderful program that the Family Center invites new presenters each week and introduces young students to a wide variety of educational programs. The Fall program consists of 2nd grade students on Tuesdays and 3rd […]
The Cameron County Community Chest is five weeks into the 2017 fund drive. Over 200 letters have gone out to local individuals, businesses and organizations. It’s a great start. Through Oct. 31st $3,431 has been collected toward the $20,500 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. This drive will run through September 30, […]
Woodland Elementary School announces its First Nine Weeks Awards List: Grade 5 Mrs. Ream High Honors (All A’s) Lily Pearce Honors (All A’s and B’s) Joshua Beer, Jesop Farabaugh, Sabina Hoffower, Terry Kossman, Treyton Tucker Rose Tompkins Honors Trisidy Fowler, Aubree Lorenzo, Ryan Moore, Kiersten Uber, Lexi Wenner
Send holiday greetings to your friends by taking part in the Friends of the Library fund raising project. With the holiday season soon approaching, the Friends of the Barbara Moscato Brown Public Library want to help you send holiday wishes to your friends, neighbors, and family. Again, the “Donate And Say Happy Holidays” […]
Cameron County secured real estate transactions for October: Genaux and Kuleck conveyed property in Shippen Township to Bruce W. Bush for $100,000. Steven Summerson; Lumber Township; Jeffery Lynn Summerson; $1.00. Charles R. Vassallo; Emporium Borough; Sarah Nolan; $75,000.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor An Emporium man was jailed without rights to bail following his arrest for a Wednesday-evening homicide. Michael Fuller Courtney, age 34, has been charged with murder in the first degree and related counts following an incident alleged to have occurred on Wednesday night in the Emporium Borough. […]
Two residents of Emporium are facing multiple charges related to theft, while one of the defendants faces additional counts for drug possession when arrested. Co-defendants Caleb Smith, age 25, and Jenna Rockey, age 24, have both been charged with counts related to theft of movable property. Smith faces felony counts of dealing in […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A hearing was held on a post sentence relief motion filed by a former Emporium resident convicted of charges including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) with a child during October Return Day proceedings in Cameron County. Joseph William Chapman, age 33, was found guilty by a jury […]
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (ADAS) will sponsor a week-long Workshop for the Arts this summer for school-age residents of Cameron County. The workshop will take place in June and will feature sessions with local artists. Painting-on-canvas courses will be taught by Michelle Rodich; Gloria McIsaac will offer jewelry-making activities; and sessions are […]
The annual Veterans Day Dinner will be held at the Cameron County Vet’s Club on Friday, November 11th at 6 p.m., with a social hour from 5 p.m. until dinner. The dinner is open to all honorably discharged veterans, active duty and reserve military. For reservations, call (814) 486-3078 or stop at the […]
The VFW Auxiliary’s next regular monthly meeting will be held on November 9 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post. Please bring something for the food drive.
There will be a Ham and Turkey Raffle to benefit the Junior Prom on November 12th at the Emporium Firehall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with drawings starting at 7:00. Prizes consist of meats, pop, money; 25 individual raffles with multiple prizes.
A board meeting for Storm Football has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 13 in the upstairs hall of the K of C in Emporium. Election of officers for the upcoming year will be held at this meeting. All board positions will be voted upon, and individuals are being actively sought […]
Join park staff and local GPS enthusiasts for an exciting day of geocaching at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday, November 12, from noon until 2 p.m. This fun, family event starts off with a pot-luck luncheon in the classroom of the Park Office and Wildlife Center, followed by interactive games to help participants […]
Emporium Senior Center has the following activities coming up in November. Monday, November 14th is APPRISE Day. Kellie Rusciolelli will be at the Emporium Senior Center doing an informational session on “Things to think about, when you compare Medicare drug coverage” at 11:30 a.m. The rest of her day here is completely booked, […]
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Olkosky-Jessop Unit 194 is accepting donations (love offerings) for wounded and disabled veterans who reside in the home nursing care unit at James E. Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona, PA 16603. Acceptable donations are: canteen books, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Efferdent, Polident, combs, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, after shave […]
The 2017 Cameron County Community Chest Fund Drive is underway. The Fund Drive Committee has sent letters to the active businesses, clubs and individuals of the community. To be part of this worthy community event send your tax-deductible contribution today to: Cameron County Community Chest, P O Box 134, Emporium, PA 15834, attn: […]
The Driftwood Senior Center is busy getting ready for the holidays. Come and spend a day and help decorate or color a Christmas tree picture. If you are not into that, just come and have a cup of coffee or call a day ahead and have some lunch. Those at the center love […]
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library has the following new titles on the shelves: The Thyroid Connection: Why you feel tired, brain-fogged, and overweight—and how to get your life back, by Amy Myers, MD. Brew: The fool-proof guide to making world-class beer at home, by James Morton The Autoimmune Fix: How to stop […]
Seneca Resources, the exploration and production segment of National Fuel Gas Company, has donated $750.00 to Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) to support their ongoing efforts in Honeybee education to our area youth. It is estimated that 1/3 of our food source depends greatly on insect pollination and honeybees account for 80% […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A bail modification hearing held last week paved the way for a local woman to be released from jail after 19 months of incarceration while awaiting trial on charges including vehicular manslaughter. Kaitlin (Crosby) Wolfel, age 23, of Austin, appeared last week with her attorney, Gary Knaresboro, […]
A local church is expanding outreach services to help individuals in need this winter season. The Cameron County Christian Center will unveil the newly-added Country Attic to the list of services available to the community this Saturday, October 29. Country Attic will operate like a thrift store, and will have available $1.00 clothing […]
Employees of the Cameron County Conservation District (CCCD) attended Thursday’s Cameron County Commissioners meeting to discuss several current projects. On Friday, November 4, CCCD employees will conduct their annual project tour. District Manager Todd Deluccia stated that the tour will begin at the Cameron County Courthouse at noon, and participants will travel to […]
An ordinance passed last week by Cameron County Commissioners will increase the Hotel Room Tax paid by visitors across the county. Prior to the passage of House Bill 794 in April of 2016, hotels in most parts of Pennsylvania charged a 3% tax that was used by counties to fund tourism promotion in […]
Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) held their first sponsored youth deer hunt during the three day 2016 junior Pa. doe season. Participating in the hunt were licensed junior hunters Kaelee Bresslin, Renee Earle, Sarah Abriatis, Cassie Frey, Damien Erickson, Derek Duman and Nick Crisp. The junior hunters were paired up with experienced […]
The members of Emporium’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church will celebrate 150 years of service to the community this Sunday, October 30. The Episcopal Church was the first to be established in Cameron County, with the current Parish Hall building being constructed in the late 1860s.
Dress up day will be held at the Emporium Senior Center on Monday, October 31st. Judging will begin at 11:45 a.m. “The Ghost & Mr. Chicken” will be played at 12:30 p.m. and popcorn served.
A Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Benefit Dinner will be held Sunday, Oct. 30th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall. Cost is $7.00; take-out $8.00. There will also be a Chinese auction.
Come watch as the Junior girls battle their Senior rivals in Cameron County High School Powder Puff action on Thursday, November 3rd at 7 p.m. at the CCHS football field.
The First Baptist Church of Emporium and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church have once again joined together to offer Trunk or Treat to the children of Cameron County and share the Light of Jesus with our community. The event will be held on October 29th in the parking lot of Cameron County High […]
The Manor activity department will hold their annual yard sale on Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most items will be sold for 25 cents with a few items costing a bit more. All proceeds benefit the activity programs for the residents.
The Woodland Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is selling Mickmans’ handmade, fresh spruce wreaths to benefit the PTO organization. Wreaths can be ordered by contacting any fifth or sixth grade Woodland Elementary student. Orders are also being taken in Emporium at the Aroma Café and the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center. […]
It’s back! The fifth annual Haunted Trail and All Hallows Eve Celebration returns to Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday, October 29, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. With new activities for younger kids and new frights for the adults and older kids, this popular Halloween event is bigger and scarier than before. At […]
The annual Veterans Day Dinner will be held at the Cameron County Vet’s Club on Friday, November 11th at 6 p.m., with a social hour from 5 p.m. until dinner. The dinner is open to all honorably discharged veterans, active duty and reserve military. For reservations, call (814) 486-3078 or stop at the […]
by Amanda Jones Nearly 100 people attended a ceremony to dedicate a historical marker to commemorate the 1938 Pepper Hill Fire that killed firefighters with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The dedication took place exactly 78 years after the fatal fire wherein eight men lost their lives. Employees of the Department of Conservation […]
The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, October 26, 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.
Coming from Philadelphia, Dr. Paul Kahan, a well-known and respected authority on the education and history of Pennsylvania, will present a biography of Senator Simon Cameron, the man our county was named after, at this year’s Cameron County Historical Society Dinner. The fall dinner will be held Thursday, October 20 at 5:30 p.m. […]
Nam Knights will hold its annual Beer and Bacon Cash Bash on October 22nd at the Emporium Firehall. Doors open at 6 p.m.; drawings start at 7:00. Ticket includes food, beverages and $2,500 in cash prizes. Only 200 tickets will be sold for the cash drawings at $25 each. Guest tickets will be […]
A Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Benefit Dinner will be held Sunday, Oct. 30th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall. Cost is $7.00; take-out $8.00. There will also be a Chinese auction.
The Portage Township Cemetery Association will hold their fall meeting on Wednesday, October 19th at 7 p.m. at the Cameron County Recreation Center.
The First Baptist Church of Emporium and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church have once again joined together to offer Trunk or Treat to the children of Cameron County and share the Light of Jesus with our community. The event will be held on October 29th in the parking lot of Cameron County High […]
On October 19, 1938, eight people lost their lives attempting to extinguish a wildfire. After reviewing the tragic events a case study for training fire-fighters was developed to prevent this from happening again. This ongoing training has saved many lives and will continue to be taught to teach future fire-fighters.
Cameron County secured real estate transactions for September: Scott Lepold conveyed property in Driftwood to Jeffrey S. Smeal for $1,000. Jo Lynn Michael; Shippen Township; Joseph H. Love; $26,500. John M. Uber; Emporium Borough; Richard J. Freyer; $50,000.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The school bell that previously stood in front of the Woodland Elementary School will likely be back in its place of honor before the end of this school year. District Superintendent Dr. Keith Wolfe stated that the housing for the bell broke several years ago. Apparently, the […]
Donations are currently being accepted for Operation Christmas Child, whose volunteers collect shoeboxes packed with goodies for distribution to less fortunate children in more than 100 countries around the world. At Northwest Savings Bank, volunteers have set up a table with shoeboxes and information on how to pack them for Cameron County residents […]
Several residents attended a recent Shippen Township meeting to discuss issues within the municipality. One complaint heard by Shippen Township Supervisors concerns junk cars in several locations in the northeastern corner of the county, however, at least one of the noted problem areas is actually in Portage Township. Supervisor and Ordinance Officer Philip […]
The Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Run was held this past Saturday in Emporium, with a larger crowd of runners than ever before. Runners leapt at a cannon-start at just after dawn on Saturday morning. The starting line at the intersection of the West Creek Rail Trail and South Broad Street was not wide […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The congregation of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Emporium will celebrate its 150th anniversary with Mass and a reception on Sunday, October 30. Services will begin in the church proper at 1 p.m. (rather than the traditional 11 a.m. start time), and will be officiated by the Right […]