by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Over the next few weeks, the Echo will chronicle some of the history of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the first congregation in the community to celebrate 150 years of service to the people of Cameron County. A 150th Anniversary Celebration is being planned for Sunday, October 30. […]
Local Cameron County High School graduate, Elise Grovanz was selected to be a member of the esteemed 2016 Pennsylvania State University Marching Blue Band. She will be one of the 69 trumpets. Elise graduated CCHS in 2014 and is the daughter of Tana Funair and Ralph and Jessie Grovanz.
Courthouse employees are continuing the “Baskets of Hope” fundraiser to help raise money for Cameron County residents undergoing cancer treatment. Tickets are $1.00 each and are available by visiting the Prothonotary’s office at the Cameron County Courthouse. The baskets are currently on display in the courthouse lobby. This year, nine “baskets” will be […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners discussed progress on the proposed Homeland Security program, shared information from the recent tax claim bureau upset sale and reviewed bids for a repository property and local construction project. The Homeland Security training program, proposed for inclusion in available curriculum at the Seneca Highlands […]
Cameron County’s unemployment rate ticked up again last month to 8.0%. Pennsylvania’s rate has also increased, but not by nearly as much. Over the past two months, the state rate has been calculated at 5.6%, but was recorded at 5.7% for the month of August. Cameron County’s rate for June was 6.9%, showing […]
Learn the history behind our namesake, Simon Cameron at the Cameron County Historical Society Fall Dinner Thursday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Emporium. Guest speaker is Author Dr. Paul Kahan of the recently released “Amiable Scoundrel” – Simon Cameron Lincoln’s Scandalous Secretary of War. Coming from the Philadelphia area, […]
The Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run is set to run on Saturday, October 15th. Nearly 80 participants will run through the PA Wilds using the West Creek Rail Trail and Elk State Forest trails. “The growth from last year is phenomenal,” according to Craig Hudson, Race Director. For instance, last year seven people ran […]
Third grade students from Mrs. Wilson’s and Mr. Porkolab’s classes recently made their annual visit to the Andrews Farm. The field trip is sponsored by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) and the students help release pheasants that were hatched this spring in several of the Woodland Elementary School classrooms and raised by […]
Jeff Snell (right), owner of Bear Den in Sterling Run (formerly Sterling Run Tavern) and recently elected President of the Cameron County ATV/UTV Association, spoke at the Rotary luncheon October 4th. A public meeting was held July 20 with approximately 41 people in attendance to hash out the pros and cons, along with […]
Mountain Melodies, a Cameron County instrumental group, will present “American History through Music” with narration written and presented by Diane Pyle at the October meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Wednesday, October 12, in St. Marys. They will play songs that highlight our nation’s history and Diane Pyle will narrate […]
The monthly meeting of the Cameron County Collaborative Board was held on September 21st at the Emporium Firehall. Wanda Smith reported for the Family Center. A Family Outdoor Night at Andrews’ Farm is set for November 4th. The Family Center is partnering with CCOYA for this event. The Family Center is always seeking […]
Cameron County High School announces that Financial Aid Night will be held on Tuesday, October 18th, at 5:30 p.m. in the High School LGI. A financial aid representative from the University of Pittsburgh of Bradford will present how to complete the FAFSA application and answer all financial aid questions.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The fourth annual First Fork Festival will be held this Saturday, October 8 at Sinnemahoning State Park, featuring local artists, authors, musicians and artisans against the backdrop of the Pennsylvania Wilds’ full autumnal splendor. “We’re just hoping for good weather for this event. There is a huge […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Emporium Borough officials continue to work on code enforcement violations through the Cameron County Courthouse. Ordinance violations have been filed on four properties owned by Matthew Grimone. Four summary offenses of Dangerous Structures were filed on September 14. On September 26, four additional summary charges of Violations […]
Last week, the Cameron County Tax Claim Bureau, with support from several other county offices, held the annual Upset Sale for properties with delinquent real estate taxes. “Perseverance, diligence and a positive ‘can do’ attitude achieves results,” said County Solicitor Tom Tompkins. “Due to the team-oriented collection efforts of the Cameron County Tax […]
Early registration for the Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Run has closed and already the number of runners from last year’s race has more than doubled. Interested participants can still register for the race, but will not be guaranteed a t-shirt in their race packet. Registrations will be taken until Friday, October 14 at […]
The last day to change registration or register to vote prior to the November General Election is Tuesday, October 11. In addition to casting a ballot for the next President and Vice President, citizens will also decide on a United States Senator and Congressional Representative, Attorney General, Auditor General, State Treasurer, State Senator […]
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently issued an invitation for bids to award 40 expired restaurant licenses in the initial license auction authorized by Act 39 of 2016. This is the first time since Prohibition that a new population of licenses exceeding the existing quota has been made available in Pennsylvania. This […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is organizing an event for November. The success of the event depends on the response from shop owners, nonprofits, and independent consultants of home sales. “We are looking for organizations and business owners who want to make money during the holiday season,” says executive director Tina Johns Solak. […]
Driftwood Senior Center would like to thank everyone who orders Old Foagies Hoagies. All your support is really appreciated, and the next Old Foagie Hoagie sale will be in November with delivery on Wednesday, November 16th. Along with fall comes a very busy schedule at the center. Wednesday, October 12th, the Community Nurses […]
In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (October 9th to October 15th), the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department will hold an Open House on Tuesday, October 11th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Due to the very positive feedback that was received from last year’s program, this year’s program will again offer several interactive […]
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW Rooms on Thursday, October 13th, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please consider giving your blood donation, if at all possible. Everyone is invited and encouraged to be a donor. No appointments are necessary, walk-ins and First Time Donors […]
Felt Manor/Felt Living Auxiliary is sponsoring a “Blessing Tree” for the Thanksgiving season to benefit the residents of its facilities. For a minimum donation of $5.00, your loved one will be remembered with a special cardinal ornament that will be placed on a lighted tree in the atrium of Guy and Mary Felt […]
A major fundraiser for the fireworks that light up the sky in Cameron County set for Saturday, October 8, in conjunction with the First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park, the Firequacker Duck Derby, will be held at Forty Maples Day Use Area starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. “All of the events, […]
Do you have a little extra time on your hands? Are you looking for some ways to give back to your community? Emporium Senior Center is searching for a few volunteers who would be willing to be “subs” for their home meal deliveries. There are only a few meals that need delivered, so […]
Van Wagner, songwriter, historian and Pennsylvania logger will present “Tall Timber” on Saturday, October 8, at 2 p.m., during the First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park. Wagner’s “Tall Timber” program celebrates the past and present of the Pennsylvania timber industry. A little bit of music, a little bit of laughter, and lot […]
Coming events and programs at the Emporium Senior Center. All are welcome. Friday, October 7th, 10:30 a.m. – Bird I.D. Program. Wednesday, October 12th, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Flu Clinic with Community Nurses.
Cassie Frey, Sophomore at Cameron County High School, was the guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon meeting September 27th. Cassie is the daughter of Randy and Kim Frey. Gymnastics has been her love and part of her life since the early age of nine. At the age of 10 she joined the […]
The Cameron County Historical Society will be holding its annual Fall Dinner Thursday, October 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Emporium. This year’s guest speaker is Author Dr. Paul Kahan of the recently released “Amiable Scoundrel” Simon Cameron Lincoln’s Scandalous Secretary of War. Coming from the Philadelphia area, Dr. Kahan is […]
The 3rd Annual Beer and Bacon Cash Bash will be held on October 22nd at the Emporium Firehall. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $25, which includes bacon inspired foods, beverages and a chance at $2,500 in cash giveaways along with many other prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Drawings will […]
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 194 would like to thank everyone for their donations for the 50/50 that took place Saturday, September 24, during the All Fired Up and Kickin’ Ash BBQ competition.
This week’s special at Country Blessings is all ladies’ shirts and sweaters just $3.00 each. New fall clothing is in and gift certificates are available. Stop by Country Blessings, 240 E. 4th Street, for gently used clothing and household items.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A former Emporium Borough Police Department (EBPD) officer entered an open guilty plea to charges stemming from inappropriate communications with a minor. Francis Paul Johnson, age 51, of Weedville, entered an open guilty plea to one count of felony criminal solicitation to commit sexual abuse of children, related […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A recent Supreme Court decision that is affecting court cases across the nation is also impacting cases in Cameron County. During Return Day proceedings last Tuesday in Emporium, District Attorney Jeanne Miglicio stated she would not prosecute a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) against an […]
An Emporium man will serve a lengthy jail sentence on charges of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (IDSI) with a person under the age of 16. Thomas F. Barton, age 64 of Emporium, was sentenced Tuesday to serve at least four years of a 10-year prison sentence imposed by Cameron County President Judge Richard […]
Visitors packed the grassy lot on East Fourth Street in Emporium for this year’s All Fired Up and Kickin’ Ash BBQ Competition held this past Saturday in Cameron County. “It was crowded. We had a really great crowd,” said Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Director Tina Johns-Solak. “Having so much going on this […]
Criminal charges have been filed against an Emporium man for possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of children. Caleb Edward Smith, age 25, of West Sixth Street in the Emporium Borough, has been charged with four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count possession of a small amount of marijuana […]
The Elk County Conservation District annual Trail Challenge, in memory of Les Haas, was held last week. Les is the father of Becca Peters of Emporium. “I know how proud my dad would be of the whole event because the proceeds go to teaching youth about conservation. Thank you all for your support,” […]
The annual Andrews Farm Youth Pheasant Hunt is scheduled for October 8th. The hunt is for youth ages 12-16 who have a current Jr. Hunting license. The event will take place 1 ¼ miles north of Emporium just off Route 155 at the Andrews farm at the bottom of Salt Run. Registration will […]
The staff at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center wants to make sure that every Veteran in its 14 county coverage area gets a flu shot this year. The medical center and its community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) have a schedule of flu shot clinics that will make it easy to get the […]
Rotarian Don Olivett (left) introduced guest speaker, Paul Heimel, author and Potter County Commissioner, at the Rotary luncheon meeting, September 20th. Paul graduated from Penn State University in Journalism and Political Science. After graduating he went on to work for 20 years as the Managing Editor of the Potter County Enterprise and […]
The Cameron County Pro-Life Committee will be sponsoring a “Life Chain” on Sunday, October 2nd. “Life Chain” is a nationally recognized, peaceful demonstration against abortion. Signs will be distributed at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church; the demonstration will run from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Demonstrators will be standing on 4th Street […]
The first Fall Sunday Fund- raiser went well at the Emporium Senior Center. Thanks to Fox’s Pizza and the great people who came out to play. The next Bingo Fund-raiser will be held on October 16 at 1 p.m. As usual, good food will be available.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered at St. Mark Church on Sunday, October 2nd at 9 a.m. Mass for practicing Catholics with serious illness. Following mass there will be a social in O’Connell Hall.
The Emporium Senior Center is planning the following programs and activities: Flu Clinic with Community Nurses Wednesday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wreath Making at 10:30 a.m. — $5.00 donation to the Emporium Senior Center to help cover cost of supplies. Mondays and Thursdays – Healthy Steps In Motion Exercise […]
Two trials have been postponed in Cameron County following court actions that took place in recent weeks. Juries were dismissed just prior to trials set to begin for Kaitlyn Wolfel, age 23, of Austin, accused of homicide by vehicle and related counts, and Matthew Kriner, age 26, of Emporium, accused of involuntary deviate […]
Shippen Township Supervisors secured a permit last week to begin work on a problem section of roadway in the Sylvan Heights neighborhood. Representatives of Uni-Tec engineering firm announced they put together a proposal on behalf of the supervisors to address drainage issues down the steep hill that residents must travel to access their […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Memorial services were held Saturday and Sunday in Cameron County to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Ceremonies were held at Memorial Park, just west of Emporium on Route 120, and dedicated to First Responders, as they were the first to run […]
The Emporium Borough Council voted to advertise for bids to pave a number of streets throughout town, with work to be completed this year. Small sections of a number of streets are included in the bid package. Borough Manager Don Reed stated that three paving companies, two currently working in Cameron County and […]
Local unemployment numbers continue to decrease despite slight increases or stagnation across the rest of the state. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate ticked up by one-tenth of a percent to 5.6% for the month of June, 2016, and recently-released county numbers show that Cameron County’s unemployment rate decreased during that period, from 7.1% […]
Emporium Senior Center has the following activities and programs coming up in September: Tuesday, September 20th – Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings – 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “Flu-Protect Yourself” Program with Community Nurses at 11:30 a.m.
The first session About God In Your Life will be held this Thursday, September 15th. The gathering, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and lasting less than one hour, is for adults 18 years of age or older who are trying to find meaning in their life. Those who have questions like the following are […]
This week’s special at Country Blessings is buy one ladies’ purse or shoes and get the second 50% off – mix and match. New fall clothing is in and gift certificates are available. Stop by Country Blessings, 240 E. 4th Street, for gently used clothing and household items.
Every fall thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate from Pennsylvania to their overwintering grounds in central Mexico. Join Sinnemahoning State Park staff for Marvelous Migrating Monarchs on Saturday, September 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about monarch butterflies, their annual migration, and what we can do to help these marvelous insects to […]
For five years, the CCHS Cheerleading Squad has had an annual “Cheer For a Cure” game to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. This year’s Cheer For a Cure game is October 14th. The squad will be selling t-shirts and sweatpants for their “pink” game, in memory of Kendyl Shaffer. All proceeds […]
Life and Independence for Today (LIFT) presents “Within Your Reach,” a new program on assistive technology for people with disabilities. If you think assistive technology is out of your reach, this is your opportunity to get firsthand knowledge and assistance on obtaining assistive technology to enhance your independence and allow you to live […]
Mountain Melodies, a Cameron County instrumental group, will play for the residents of Guy and Mary Felt Manor and their families on Wednesday, September 21, at 6 p.m. They will also play at the Aroma Cafe from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28.
Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the United States and Canada to overwintering areas in Mexico and California where they wait out the winter until conditions favor a return flight in the spring. The monarch migration is truly one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, yet it is threatened […]
The annual All Fired Up and Kickin’ Ash BBQ Contest held each year on the last Saturday of September is attracting vendors from across the state. The vendors will prepare and sell their favorite items smoked to perfection. “Each year this event attracts hundreds of people,” says Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive […]
Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) recently announced that federal funds will assist in the expansion of a Cameron County health center. The Keystone Rural Health Consortia was awarded a $657,540 loan from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development. The funding will be used to build an addition to […]
St. Mark Community Day Care Center was recently awarded Keystone STAR 3 designation. The STARS program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. To qualify for the Keystone STAR program, standards must be met for teacher qualifications, classroom and learning activities, working with families, and program management. Teachers used the PA […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Residents of Cameron County were informed of efforts to organize an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) trail that seeks to connect a number of counties within the Pennsylvania Wilds. More than eighty people attended the Cameron County ATV/UTV Association meeting held at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) on […]
Work is set to commence on State Route 46 between Emporium and Smethport in the near future. Construction is to include full-depth reclamation of the roadway. Initial announcements from PennDOT stated that the road would be closed to traffic throughout the work period from the Cameron County line to the U.S. Route 6 […]
A Cameron County woman is accused of hitting a student at a bus stop with her car last week in St. Marys. Deborah Gerlach, age 45, of Emporium, has not yet been charged in the investigation into an accident that occurred on the Bucktail Highway in Elk County Thursday. Gerlach is implicated as […]
On September 10th at 10 a.m., the VFW Memorial Detail along with the Cameron County High School Band will be at the Big Flag (Route 120 across the bridge going to St. Marys) for a 9-11 Memorial Remembrance ceremony. The remembrance ceremony is for all those who died or were injured either physically […]
Cameron County Commissioners presented information on upgrades at the recreation center and efforts to mitigate damages suffered in the building’s basement during flooding last month. Commissioners stated that overall Memorial Hall was not severely damaged when downtown storm drains were unable to carry away the inch-plus of rain per hour that fell in […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Karate classes will be offered to students in fifth through twelfth grade later this month at no cost to parents. The classes will be sponsored by Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (ADAS) in response to answers submitted by Cameron County School District (CCSD) students on the Pennsylvania […]
Endless Mountain Chapter 14 ABATE of PA held its annual Christmas For Kids collection last Saturday in the Dollar General parking lot. Through the generosity of those in our community, many gifts and monetary donations were contributed to make Christmas special for the children of Cameron County.
Are you a parent or grandparent who has Legos in your attic or basement gathering dust? If you would like to give them a new home, you can donate them to your County Public Library. The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library/Emporium is planning a Lego Club to be held at the library, starting […]
Cameron County secured real estate transactions for August: PA Oak Energy LLC conveyed property in Shippen Township to Mensch Acquisitions LLC for $150,000. Larry E. Smith; Gibson Township; Kenneth E. Anderson; $6,000. David J. Collett; Gibson Township; Michael E. Shue II; $14,900. Deborah K. Shriver; Grove Township; Matthew Ligda; $35,000.