Cameron County Echo

    The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW Rooms on Thursday, October 15th, 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 […]

    Mountain Melodies will perform at noon on Wednesday, October 7, at the Aroma Cafe in Emporium. They will also play at the First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday, October 10, from noon until 2 p.m. Members of Mountain Melodies are: Barb Yothers playing recorder; Brandi Burgoon playing ukulele; Diane Pyle […]

    Cameron County High School Outdoor Club students, Cassie Frey and  Damien Erickson along with Advisor Don Bickford of Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities recently visited Sinnemahoning State Park in observance of National Public Lands Day.  The event offers volunteers an opportunity to participate in the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and […]

    A major fundraiser for the fireworks that light up the sky in Cameron County is set for Saturday, October 10 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 1:30 p.m. Saturday.   “All of the […]

    The annual Andrews Farm Youth Pheasant Hunt is scheduled for Oct 10th. 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 Rt. 155 at the Andrews farm at the bottom of Salt Run. Registration will […]

  Due to the PA Budget Impasse, the PA CareerLink Cameron County will be closed on Monday and Wednesday until the new PA Budget is passed.       

    Due to the PA Budget Impasse, the PA CareerLink Cameron County will be closed on Monday and Wednesday until the new PA Budget is passed.       

    A.B.A.T.E. Chapter 34 Endless Mountain meeting will be held October 10th at 10 a.m. at the Emporium Moose Lodge. This will be the last meeting for nominations. All members are encouraged to attend.      

    GTE and OSRAM Sylvania Retiree Plant Tour –  This is a reminder that the Open House and Tours for members of the GTE and OSRAM Sylvania Retiree and Quarter Century Organization is October 8th at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.    

    Tradition holds for Cameron County High School Outdoor Club’s first field trip of the school year. A dozen students took an after school evening to go elk viewing.  They were accompanied by Advisors, Mandy Miller, Lee Sines, Tom Gelnett, Bill Faulk and Don Bickford of Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA).     

    Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson announced the awarding $125,050 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to a Cameron County health center.  The funding awarded to Keystone Rural Health Consortia’s Cameron County Health Care Center will provide assistance in providing on site behavioral health services.  

    You’re invited to Cameron County Historical Society’s Fall Dinner being held at the Emporium VFW Thursday, Oct. 29th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. After dinner a presentation by John Eastlake, retired forester from Tiadaghton Forest District and Civilian Conservation Corp historian, will present a look at the history of the CCC camps […]

    Settlement monies from the June 30, 2006 Norfolk Southern train derailment that caused a serious fish kill in Big Fill Run, Sinnemahoning Portage Creek, and the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek are being administered by the Headwaters RC&D Sinnemahoning Stakeholders Committee to fund successful applications in the 8th round of the Sinnemahoning Watershed […]

  Rotarian, Don Olivett introduced guest speaker, Mike Wennin, (left) Executive Director of Lumber Heritage Region at the Emporium Rotary luncheon September 22nd.  Before Mike’s presentation on genealogy and ancestry,  Don gave a brief history of the Olivett ancestry dating back to 1903 when his great grandfather, Salvatore Oliveto, immigrated to the U.S. from Italy.  […]

  The Cameron County Pro-Life Comittee will be sponsoring a “Life Chain” on Sunday, October 4th. “Life Chain” is a nationally recognized, peaceful demonstration against abortion.

    Heidi Aikens welcomed everyone to the Cameron County Collaborative Board meeting. Mimi Smith and Sheri Harrier approved the August minutes.  Heidi Aikens reported for The Family Center. The Family Center participated in Open House at the elementary school.  The budget impasse is delaying other events for this month.   Tana Funair of Dickinson […]

    This year marks 60 years that Lynn A. Crosby from Cameron County has been a Forest Fire Warden. The primary purpose of a Forest Fire Warden is to assist the Bureau of Forestry in the suppression and investigation of wildfires. Wardens may also be appointed to assist the Bureau in fire prevention, detection, […]

  Route 120 and Broad Street through Emporium will morph into a giant flea market on Saturday, October 17.  The event will be held in conjunction with the Sinnemahone 50K.   Food vendors, crafters, those selling antiques and garage sale items are encouraged to register.    

  Fall is in the air! Come join us for the 25th Annual Autumn Festival at Sizerville State Park. The festival will take place on Saturday, October 3rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This historic festival celebrates pioneer crafts, skills and foods. Local artisans will demonstrate their skills while displaying some of their works […]

  VFW members, American Legion, auxiliary and all veterans are being asked to join the Homecoming parade by riding together. The parade is on Friday, October 9th and will start at 5 p.m. It will end at the Cameron County High School parking lot.

  Adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to the Bereavement Support Group meeting on Thursday, October 1 at 6 p.m. at the Community Nurses St. Marys office located on the campus of Penn Highlands – Elk. 

  A.B.A.T.E. Chapter 34 Endless Mountains will be meeting October 10th at 10 a.m. at the Emporium Moose Lodge due to the Flaming Foliage. This will be the last meeting for nominations. The party scheduled for after the meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

  Come check out our new fall clothing at Country Blessings. This week, all ladies’ shoes and purses 50% off. Stop by Country Blessings,  240 E. 4th Street, for gently used clothing and household items.

    An Emporium woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and harboring a fugitive following a tip by the woman’s neighbor. Kimberly Renee Guisto, age 45, has been charged with misdemeanor counts of possession of alpha-PVP (Bath Salts), and hindering an investigation/harboring or concealing and a charge of public drunkenness for an […]

    An Emporium woman has been arrested on theft charges after withdrawing money from a local man’s account to pay his bail bond and failing to do so. Brucetta Robison, age 44, of 241 Dexter Street in the Emporium Borough, has been charged with felony counts of failure to make required disposition of funds, […]

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor  Cameron County Commissioners discussed movements with two properties related to judicial sales during their meeting held on Thursday at the courthouse in Emporium. Commissioners approved utilizing $6,885 of Act 13 funding to demolish the former Griffith residence located at 430 East Allegany Avenue. Bucktail Excavators of St. […]

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Members of the Shippen Township Board of Supervisors discussed a number of issues dealing with roadways and repairs during their regular meeting held last Tuesday evening. Ownership of a road on South Mountain is currently undetermined. An 820-foot section of South Mountain Road was suggested for improvements […]

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor  The results of this year’s Judicial Tax Sale have been released following final approval by Judge Richard Masson. The sale was confirmed by Masson as of August 18. The judicial sale collected $97,835.75 that will be divided and distributed to the county, school district and the municipalities […]

    Cameron County secured real estate transactions for August: Wesleyan Church conveyed property in Shippen Township to Cameron County Properties, LLC for $38,000. Edward Alberts; Shippen Township; John A. Kuzar; $55,000.  

    Endless Mountain Chapter 34 ABATE of PA will hold the Endless Mountain Jam on September 12th at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club in Sinnemahoning, Route 120S. Entertainment includes live bands from noon until midnight. A $20 donation pre sale or $30 at the gate includes admission, beverages, camping (primitive), and entertainment. Gates open at […]

    St. Mark Church will commemorate the 12th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States at a special mass to be held on Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m.   Cameron County local and state law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service personnel, mountaineer search and rescue, military veterans and members […]

    The deadline to show off your barbecue skills at the All Fired Up & Kicking Ash BBQ Competition is Friday, September 18. The competition is set for Saturday, September 26 in downtown Emporium.    “The event coincides with the District 4 Trapping Convention,” said Cameron County Chamber executive director Tina Johns Solak.   […]

  Elk bugling season is in full swing and on Saturday, September 19, brushes will be full of paint capturing the elk!  A paint n sip with PA Wilds Juried Artist Julie Mader is set for Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.      

  The September regular meeting of the VFW Auxiliary has been changed to Wednesday, the 16th at 6 p.m. to correspond with the district president’s visit. Please bring your membership card.  

  Club President, Barry Brown introduced guest speaker, Bob Hostler (right) at the Rotary luncheon meeting.  Bob grew up in Emporium, graduated from CCHS in 1984, then joined the Army.   After a 27 year military career, Bob retired  as a  Master Sergeant. During his career,  he had nine deployments of which eight were combat […]

    All ladies are warmly invited to the Fall Ladies Conference being held on Saturday morning, September 19th, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Emporium Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Sizerville Road.  The annual event will include worship and teaching, and refreshments and luncheon will be provided.    

  The Moore Hill Methodist Church will hold its yearly Homecoming Sunday, Sept. 13th. The church service will be at 3 p.m., followed by a fellowship dinner in the pavilion. Coffee, drinks and meat will be provided by the church. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service.  

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor An officer with the Emporium Borough Police Department (EBPD) has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with unlawful contact with a minor and related counts. Francis Paul Johnson, age 51, of Whitetail Road in Weedville, was arraigned on Tuesday morning at the Cameron County Courthouse […]

Commissioners Give Update On County’s Upset, Judicial Sales   Cameron County Commissioners heard a brief update on the county’s upset and judicial sales during their meeting held Thursday at the courthouse in Emporium. The upset sale is scheduled for September 18. The original sale list included approximately 300 properties, but that number has dropped to […]

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor United States Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) visited Emporium on Tuesday as part of his tour of the region. Toomey met with a number of community leaders at the Cameron County Courthouse to discuss issues affecting individuals living in the area. One of the most pressing topics that […]

    Initial findings of a feasibility study for reopening of the Denton Hill Ski Area were discussed at a recent stakeholders meeting held at the Denton Ski Lodge. A public meeting will be scheduled in the near future to share information on the findings of the ongoing feasibility study funded by the Pennsylvania Department […]

    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 angel ornament that will be placed on a lighted tree in the atrium of Guy and Mary Felt […]

    The 71st Annual  Rotary Picnic was held at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club August 19th and was a big success with over 300 people in attendance from all over the area. Rotary District Governor 7360, David Ford, from Bloomsburg attended the event, along with people from Harrisburg, St. Marys, Ridgway, Kersey, DuBois […]

  Rotarian Denny Neal  introduced his guest speaker and friend, District Attorney Paul Malizia, at the August 25th Rotary luncheon meeting.    Attorney Malizia graduated from CCHS in 1972, after which he earned an English degree from Bonaventure University and then a law degree from Capital Law School in 1980.  After college, he  joined his […]

    With the new school year underway, The Empo Zumba® Crew would like to give you a chance to do something for yourselves!  Zumba® is dance fitness for everyone from men and women with two left feet, to people who have taken years of dance classes.  For one hour you can forget everything. No […]

  CCHS Homecoming Parade will be held Friday, October 9.   Organizations wishing to have a spot in the parade should contact Kathryn A. Fragale at 486-4000 ext. 2050 or 486-0184.   

    The Firequacker 2015 Duck Race will explode on Saturday, October 10, during the First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park. Joining the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce as a duck adoption center is Reid’s Hometown Emporium on Fourth Street in Emporium.  The ducks can be purchased for $2.00 each or a 6-quack for […]

    The annual mini reunion of the Class of 1962 will be held September 26 at Kamats’ camp, Hunt’s Run Road, Cameron. Reunion starts at 2 p.m., cookout at 5 p.m. Bring a casserole or snack, beverage and lawn chair

    For the first time, only PA Wilds Juried Artists will sell artwork at an event in the PA Wilds.  The event will coincide with the All Fired Up and Kickin’ Ash BBQ Contest in Cameron County on Saturday, September 26 in Emporium. PA Wilds Juried Artists live in the 12 ½ counties that […]

    Attention GTE and OSRAM Sylvania Hourly and Salary Retirees and Quarter Century Employees – Plant Tour has been confirmed for October 8th  with times at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. You must be registered  with the Retiree and Quarter Century Organization to attend the event. Those  needing to register can contact  […]

    As of August 31, 2015, the Cameron County Community Chest has collected $21,413.50 toward its $21,500 goal; $86.50 is needed to meet the fund goal.  Thanks to all who have contributed.  The 2015 Fund Drive will be open until September 30, 2015.    

    A spaghetti dinner will be held Friday, Sept. 4th at St. Mark O’Connell Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $8.00 for adults, children 5-10 years, $5.00 and those under 5 eat free. Price includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink (beer and wine available to patrons 21 […]

    The Felt Manor/Felt Living Auxiliary is conducting its annual membership drive. The auxiliary is open to anyone in the community who wishes to promote a positive lifestyle for the residents of Guy and Mary Felt Manor and Felt Manor Living.  

  Grove Township’s Annual Labor Day Party will be held at the Sinnamahoning Park (Barclay Complex) on Saturday, September 5th, starting around 1 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass, and a chair to relax in.   

  Emporium Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 8th Annual Gun Bash on Saturday, Sept. 19th at the firehall. There will be 13 gun drawings, three cash drawings, other gun drawings all day, 50/50 drawings all day, and a Chinese Auction.  

  Come check out our new fall clothing at Country Blessings! This week, household items, buy one, get second 50% off!   

    by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Two defendants will be heading to state prison following hearings at the Cameron County Courthouse during return day proceedings. Andrew James Beck, age 25, was committed to the state diagnostic and classification center at State Correctional Institute Camp Hill, where he will be evaluated prior to sentencing […]

    A meeting will be held by Representative Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) on August 31 in Port Allegany to discuss dwindling personnel and funding for ambulance services across the region. Ambulance service personnel, county and local officials and members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting, which will be held at […]

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Chestnut trees are being planted in several areas in Cameron and Potter counties to counter a blight that devastated the species during the first half of the twentieth century. Jim Zoschg, his brother, Steve Zoschg, and Lynn Newcomer have all purchased chestnuts that are resistant to the […]

    Sentencing of a man found guilty of sexual violence against a child by a Cameron County jury last year has been postponed again. Joseph William Chapman, age 31, formerly of Coudersport, Austin and Emporium, will now be sentenced on September 22 on charges of statutory sexual assault and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) […]

    The Cameron County Storm Football Team was recently awarded tickets to the Buffalo Bills preseason game after the Storm coaches were the first affiliated team to be Heads Up Football certified. The Storm team joined the Olean Area Youth Football League (OAYFL) prior to the beginning of this season. The OAYFL offers a […]

    The Cameron County School District (CCSD) has released its enrollment numbers following a Right-to-Know request filed by the Echo. Enrollment numbers are typically included in the Back-to-School section the week prior to the beginning of school, but the district did not have them ready in time for that publication.

    Potter County Junior Conservation School recently held their week long camp for ages 13-15 that was established to promote awareness of our environPotter County Junior Conservation School recently held their week long camp for ages 13-15 that was established to promote awareness of our environment and the principles of conservation. The students are […]

    Tina Solak welcomed everyone to the recent Collaborative Board meeting. Sheri Harrier and Bob Lininger approved the May minutes.   Heidi Aikens reported for The Family Center.  The Center provided the summer reading club in June and also held the Scavenger Hunt, which was well attended.   The Family Center has moved to […]

  Bucktail Rod and Gun Club will offer a handgun training and defense class September 2nd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Range Night September 9th from 5:30 p.m. until dusk.

    Barbara Moscato Brown Library Memorials 1st and 2nd Quarter 2015: The following seven books were given by the Cameron County High School Class of 1969: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Eric Larson, Crucible of Command: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee-The War they fought and the peace they […]

    The year 2015 marks the 51st year anniversary of The Singing Dutchmen.  The group was  formed by Gloria V. Anderson and a core group of men from the Shiloh Presbyterian Church Choir.  The “Dutchmen” average 12 performances per year singing for church benefits, nursing homes, civic and social functions.  Members come from Emporium, […]

    A Basic Hunter-Trapper Education class is scheduled at the DCNR District Office in Emporium on September 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is loated at 258 Sizerville Road. Students must be a minimum of 11 years of age by Sept. 19, 2015 and should pre-register online at the PGC website […]

  A spaghetti dinner will be held Friday, Sept. 4th at St. Mark O’Connell Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $8.00 for adults, children 5-10 years, $5.00 and those under 5 eat free. Price includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink (beer and wine available to patrons 21 years […]

    Penn Highlands Elk is welcoming a new obstetrician/gynecologist to Penn Highlands Women’s Care.  Kathy Elizeus, M.D., earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and completed an obstetrics/gynecology residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is board certified and a diplomate in obstetrics and gynecology.