With the continued warm and windy spring, the fire danger continues to remain high. There were several fires again this weekend. There were several fires last weekend, too, with the largest occurring on Sunday, April 13. The fire cause is under investigation.
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Fourth grade students at Woodland Elementary School will be treated to a special presentation to teach them about litter control on May 1 as part of the Keep America Beautiful campaign. Cassie Morey, the Adopt-a-Highway/Keep PA Beautiful Coordinator for PennDOT in Cameron and Potter counties, coordinates the […]
Penn Highlands Healthcare is pleased to unveil its new My eHealth portals on its website, which are now available to Penn Highlands patients who use Penn Highlands Brookville, Penn Highlands DuBois and Penn Highlands Elk hospitals and physicians and Penn Highlands Clearfield physicians. My eHealth portals are doorways on the Internet to provide […]
The Cameron County Historical Society, in cooperation with DCNR, is sponsoring a hike to the McNuff Camp Saturday, April 26. Interest in a recently published book by the Historical Society prompted organization officials to hold an approximately two-hour hike led by Gary Russell of Cameron County. The book describes the experiences of a group of […]
Fire Danger is High in Elk State Forest! Please practice safe fire practices and ensure any fires are properly extinguished prior to being left unattended. Until Further Notice there are NO OPEN FIRES ALLOWED in the Elk State Forest, unless you are staying in one of our 3 campgrounds and using the designated […]
The North Central PA Landlord Association will be holding its next meeting April 24th at 6 p.m. in St. Marys at Casali’s Restaurant; featuring Elk County Planning Department at 7 p.m. Whether you are a new or experienced landlord attending this meeting will help you to develop your professional skills and show you everything you […]
Tim Kinsler introduced his guest speaker, Cliff Clark, President of the West Creek Recreational Trail Association (WCRTA, a non-profit 5013C), at the April 15th Rotary luncheon meeting. Cliff updated the Club on Phase I of III of the project along with some history of the trail project. The West Creek Recreational Trail project […]
A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Senior Banquet will be held Tuesday, May 6th from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Austin School cafeteria. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 12 and under. The meal includes spaghetti, meatballs, breadsticks, salad, desserts and beverage.
The Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center in Port Allegany started a National Technical Honor Society Chapter in October, 2013. They held their very first induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 16. Locally, Austin Smoker (HEM) was named to the Technical Honor Society.
Wednesday, May 7th, Kim Lott from the Sinnemahoning State Park will be visiting the Driftwood Senior Center and presenting information on Hummingbirds. Kim is an Environmental Educator and will talk about attracting hummingbirds to your own back yard. Kim will discuss feeding the birds and answer all your questions you may have. Come […]
Mrs. Christine Holjencin, Superintendent and Dr. Lynn Hummel, Assistant Superintendent, at the Cameron County High School, have announced that the following students in grades 7 through 12 have been named to the honor roll. Highest honors is 93 percent and above in all subjects. Honors is 85 percent and above in all subjects.
The Drug Enforcement Agency is once again sponsoring a National Unwanted Medication Collection Program on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All unwanted prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, and veterinarian drugs will be accepted.
The Felt Manor/Felt Living Auxiliary will meet on Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the atrium of the Manor. Discussions will be held on upcoming fundraising plans, donations, officers, and purchases. The auxiliary is open to anyone in the community who wishes to promote a positive lifestyle for the residents of Guy […]
Open your heart and help a cancer patient today. The American Cancer Society is currently in need of volunteers for its Road To Recovery® program. Volunteers are responsible for door-to-door delivery of patients to cancer related appointments. Are you willing to donate your time and resources to help a patient on the Road […]
May Hollow Sportsmen’s Club will hold its annual Ham and Leek Dinner at the club on Saturday, April 26th starting at 2 p.m.
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 […]
The 4-H Air Rifle program continues to grow in Cameron County according to Don Bickford, Director of Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), one of the sponsors and Coaches of the program. The Emporium Moose Club is given large credit to the success of the program.
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for March: Lewis O. Ridge Jr. conveyed property in Grove Township to Helen Ridge Intervivous Irrevocable Trust for $1.00.
Fiber Artist Teresa Genaux of Alpaca Creations will host a Yarn Bash on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12 at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center. Genaux raises alpacas with her daughter on The Little Red Barn Farm located on Rt. 120 outside of Emporium. The two women raise, […]
Landowners, are invasive weeds such as multiflora rose and mile-a-minute vine invading your property? Are these unwanted plants decreasing the value of your land and interfering with hunting, fishing, or other outdoor activities? Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to protect your property from these invaders!
Administrative Professional Day in Cameron County will feature a cooking class! Cristy Solveson, author of the “Call Me Crazy” blog and supporter of the movement to reduce or eliminate genetically modified organisms in food, will explain the effect of GMO and aid those in attendance in making their own tortillas that can then […]
“Project Pearl Harbor” Ham and Turkey Raffle will be held Saturday, April 12th at the Emporium Firehall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and drawings start at 7:00. Prizes consist of meats, pop, money; 25 individual raffles with multiple prizes.
Do you want to be involved in planning and design for a great privately owned playground in Emporium? The Prospect Park Area Association is looking for your active participation in their organization. Invited are all Prospect Park residents and business leaders of Prospect Park, Emporium.
ABATE will hold its monthly meeting on April 12th at 1 p.m. at The Bear Den, formerly known as Sterling Run Tavern. Winner of the Mossberg 535 Tactical will be drawn; if you didn’t get a chance on it yet, contact an ABATE member. Motorcycles are going to be everywhere soon. May is Motorcycle Awareness […]
There will be no Mass at St. James the first weekend of fishing season this year because it coincides with Palm Sunday. St. James will open on April 26 with Saturday evening vigil Masses being held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday evenings.
The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, April 16th, 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.
Emporium Senior Center, Maple Street, will hold Bunny Bingo on April 13th at 1 p.m. The public is welcome. Lunch will be available. Come for a fun day out.
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 […]
In 2014, the Bucktail Watershed Association is planning to continue work controlling invasive plant species in the Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed. The BWA currently has funding from the Sinnemahoning Stakeholders Committee (from the Norfolk Southern chemical spill settlement), PA Growing Greener, The US Forest Service and The Dominion/Western Pennsylvania Conservancy mini-grant program to work […]
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (“National Fuel” or the “Utility”) cautions customers to be aware of scammers acting as Utility representatives, threatening service shutoff and demanding immediate payment. Utility customers should not respond to these calls and should contact National Fuel immediately to verify the status of their account. (Full story in the […]
Local Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby March 18th. The top three overall place finishers were Wolf Scouts Blake Cool (first), Devin Priest (second) and Terry Kossman (third.) (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Attention Veterans: Looking for assistance with or don’t understand VA Health Care, assistance with employment, need more information on the Health Care and Benefits you or your service member earned from their military service? Attend the VA Health and Benefits Seminar on Saturday, April 5th from 10:30 a.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. at […]
The Sinnemahoning United Methodist Ladies are once again making the traditional ¼ pound Chocolate Easter Eggs. Flavors are Peanut Butter, Vanilla or Coconut Crème and can be personalized with a name at your request. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The spring meeting of the Portage Township Cemetery Association will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 6 p.m., at the Cameron County Recreation Center. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association held its regular membership meeting, immediately followed by the officers and directors meeting, on March 16. William Crisp, waterway conservation officer of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, presented a report on the latest fishing regulations. He stressed that this year sportsmen who purchase a fishing license will […]
Join in with the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Assoc. on Saturday, March 29th as club members do their part to help improve the area. Starting at 9 a.m. one group will be heading to 40 Maples Sinnemahoning State Park off SR872 along the Stevenson Dam for a tree pruning work party. Bring your saws, pruning tools […]
Several local organizations will be coming together for the Annual River and Roadside Cleanup on Sunday, March 30th, and volunteers are needed. This is a great opportunity to help make our area even more beautiful. You can choose to help clean the Driftwood Branch Stream or clean the roadway along Rt. 120. (Full story in […]
The northern section of Park Road at Sinnemahoning State Park will be closed for resurfacing now thru May 19. This road closure will include one-half mile of Park Road, from the northern park entrance at Route 872, to the Park Office/Wildlife Center. All other sections of Park Road will remain open during this […]
Emporium Garden Club will kick off the 2014 season with a dinner Monday, April 28. The theme has members buzzing! The World of Bees will be presented by Dave Smith. Smith will discuss the benefits of bees on the environment, the economy and health. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on […]
Lisa Bainey (left) introduced her guest speaker, Jeffrey Bliemeister, a Coudersport Rotarian and Administrator of the PA Lumber Museum at the March 18th Rotary luncheon meeting. Mr. Bliemeister presented a power point presentation on the museum upgrades which are scheduled for completion this year. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
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)
The state National Archery in the Schools Program tournament held Friday in State College saw the biggest field of competitors in the tournament’s history – about 1,100 students from 41 schools throughout Pennsylvania, including 23 students from Cameron County School District. The Cameron County team included 14 students from the Woodland School and 9 students […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a bird walk at Sinnemahoning State Park. Despite the lingering snow and the below average temps this year, the spring winged migrants are making their way north to their summer homes. Join Mark Johnson from the Allegheny Highlands Bird Club on a lakeside stroll in search of […]
A VA health and benefits seminar will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 5 at the Wilcox American Legion on Clarion Street in Wilcox. Officials from the Veterans Administration regional medical centers and veterans’ community service officers will be in attendance and able to answer questions and assist with benefits, […]
The Driftwood Senior Center is excited to welcome all fishermen and women and anyone else who would love to come and have some good food on the first day of trout season. On Saturday, April 12th, the Driftwood Senior Center will be open from 8 a.m. until the food is gone. There will […]
Spring has sprung! The Sixth Annual Spring Antique and Collectible Show has been scheduled for Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pine Creek Inn Banquet Room. The Pine Creek Inn is located at mile marker 182 on Route 6, five miles west of Galeton in Potter County. Sponsored by the […]
Woodland Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Monday, March 3rd. This was an event for the entire student body. Even those little ones with food allergies had something as well. It was a huge success! SSR (sustained silent reading) for Read Across America was held, which was also for the entire building. Mr. […]
Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25) is encouraging local volunteer fire companies to apply for state grants to help with training and equipment purchases to fight brush and forest fires. Scarnati said volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 residents where forest and brush fires are common, are able to […]
Did you ever wonder what timber sale activity in the Elk State Forest accomplished this past year? Below are the approximate figures for this state forest from 2013. Also included are the approximate statewide figures for the same time period. Volumes are measured in thousand board feet (mbf) for sawtimber and hundred cubic […]
Several local organizations will be coming together for the Annual River and roadside clean-up on Sunday, March 30th, and volunteers are needed. This is a great opportunity to help make our area even more beautiful. You can choose to help clean the Driftwood Branch Stream or clean the roadway along Rt. 120. To participate in […]
The blood supply is slowly improving but this winter’s extreme weather has plagued the regional (and national) blood supply with numerous blood drive cancellations and lower donor turnout as the cold and snow keeps people away. Unlike with schools, there’s no way to make up for lost days. (Full story in the Cameron […]
A professional seminar focusing on the keys to success in the Shale Gas industry is planned at Penn State DuBois in March. The Shale Gas Industry: Working and Succeeding in this Expanding Energy Paradigm is intended to provide organizations with timely information on the Shale Gas Industry, focusing on trends, success, public policy and developing […]
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.