Cameron County Chamber of Commerce welcomes four new members to the executive board. They join nine returning members. Currently on the board and returning is Mike Songer from L&M Lumber and Rick McLean, an individual member, Connie Garrigan from CareerLink, Peggy Letterman from Northwest Savings Bank, Kim Jones from Guy and Mary Felt […]
The following gated roads on the Elk State Forest will be open for the regular rifle deer season from Monday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 14th. Side roads are not open to motorized vehicles. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau has just launched a newly designed website to promote the numerous attractions in the area. As a response to visitor feedback and various industry professionals the website has adopted a new look and integrated new interactive trip planning technology. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on […]
Paying it Forward is the theme for the December meeting of the Emporium Garden Club on Tuesday, December 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hall. Instead of a gift exchange those attending are asked to make a monetary donation that will be given to a Cameron County resident. (Full story in […]
“The Christmas Experience,” a feature length movie – on the big screen – will be held at the Cameron County Christian Center Friday, December 13th at 8 p.m. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Cameron County Music Department cordially invites you to its annual District Wide Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 13th. The concert starts at 7 p.m. in the CCHS Auditorium and features the Woodland and High School bands and chorus. The audience’s help is also needed for an old fashioned Christmas sing-along. (Full story in the […]
The Emporium Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting its annual Craft Show at the firehall on December 7th. All interested crafters are welcome. Cost is $10 per table. If you are interested in a table(s), please contact one of the following: Bev Farren at 486-0936, Bev Stewart at 486-2039, or Gen Aikens at 486-0396. […]
Transportation Bill Signed By Governor by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate voted last week to approve the state’s long-awaited Transportation Bill that provides funding for roads, bridges and public transportation. The Transportation Bill passed the Senate with a vote of 43-7, and the House by a […]
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW Rooms on Thursday, Dec. 12th, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please consider giving your blood donation if at all possible. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
At the November Board meeting of the Emporium Country Club the officers and committee chairpersons were elected for the upcoming year of 2014. The board officers are President, Rich Cashdollar; Vice President, Mick Fapore; Treasurer, Dave Guloien; Secretary, Ron Grove. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A Cameron County School Board meeting that lasted well over three hours was held despite three absent members. The monthly bills were nearly left unpaid and a number of points were argued over throughout the meeting. Members Jan Hampton, Rich Harrier and Michele Rodich did not attend […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo An educational program on Bath Salts and other designer drugs that have created an epidemic of drug abuse within Cameron County were discussed at a town hall-style meeting at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday evening. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news […]
Emporium Land of the Endless Gifts has a gift for shoppers on Shop Small Saturday, November 30. A number of retailers in the Emporium area will be giving a gift to you if you are one of the first to purchase an item from their store. It is an American Express $25.00 gift […]
County Solicitor Edwin “Tommy” Tompkins III has released the details and a tentative schedule concerning the highly-anticipated Judicial Property Sale, initially expected to be held this fall. The last judicial sale was held more than eighteen years ago, and it is possible that the sale being planned for May of 2014 will include […]
As of press time, the Cameron County Ambulance Service no longer has Advanced Life Support systems available for patients being transported to hospitals. Monday, November 18, the services were set to end due to fiscal concerns, according to a report from Roger Neyman, President of CCAS. (Full story in the Cameron County […]
The small jury pool in Cameron County will likely grow thanks to a change in the jury selection process following a move to abolish the position of Jury Commissioner several months ago. Commissioners have been working with Judge Richard Masson to come up with a suitable system to replace the Jury Commissioners, who had been […]
When Rowan Crisp, a senior at CCHS, asked Don Bickford, Director of Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), if he had any ideas for a senior project, the wheels started turning. As you enter the library at Woodland Elementary there was a 55-gallon aquarium that sat empty. The aquarium had been donated several […]
We are six weeks into the 2014 Cameron County Community Chest fund drive. Two hundred and twenty-five letters have gone out to local individuals, businesses and organizations. We have had a great start. Through November 14th, we have collected $7,138.50 toward tge $20,500 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. This drive will run through […]
Bill Olivett was Program Chair at the November 5th Rotary luncheon meeting. His guest speaker was Bill Pennington, Business Manager of the Cameron County Ambulance Service. Bill updated the Club on the many changes taking place with our local ambulance service, a private, nonprofit organization. Revenue to operate the ambulance comes from insurance […]
Cameron County Recreation Center is looking to hire someone for a part time Game Room Attendant position. Hours would be evenings and every third Saturday. Must have or be able to obtain criminal record and child abuse clearances. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Emporium Garden Club is planning to decorate the downtown business area of the borough on November 25th ( Please note the date change). If you’d like to help please meet at the Chamber Office at 9 a.m. Greens donated by Roger and Millie Clark will be used with additional decorations provided by the Garden Club […]
The 3rd annual Raptor migration watch was recently held at the Bucktail Overlook on Mason Hill sponsored by Allegheny Highlands Bird Club and DCNR-Forestry. Several people braved the weather to attend, some traveling from as far away as Bradford, Smethport and Clearfield. The overlook, known locally as “Top of the World,” is one of the […]
Jeanette Stump had a great idea that made a real difference for Joann Gnan of Ridgway, a client she helps care for. Jeanette is a Personal Care Aide for Community Nurses Home Support Services. It all started when a friend gave Jeanette a book called ‘Front Porch Tales’, written by Kersey author, Marilyn […]
The Emporium Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting its annual Craft Show at the firehall on December 7th. All interested crafters are welcome. Cost is $10 per table. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will offer a workshop on the Everyday use of iPhones and iPads next week. The class will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21 in Room 200 of the Seneca (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor An Emporium man found guilty of carjacking and other offenses by a federal jury has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison followed by supervised release, according to a report in the Bradford Era this week. Thomas Edward Smith, age 59, of Emporium, was found […]
A trial for Joseph William Chapman, age 29, was set to begin last Tuesday, October 29, at the Cameron County Courthouse, but was postponed to allow leave for Chapman’s attorney, Public Defender James Martin. A new jury will be selected for the trial, according to employees in the Prothonotary’s office. According to court dockets, a […]
A new store has opened in Cameron County that will carry organic food items and homemade baked goods using organic ingredients. Laura and Jim Lehman, of Rich Valley, opened Mountain View Natural Foods on Thursday, October 1, hoping to capitalize on the steady increase in demand for organically-produced foods and products.
Emporium Borough Council voted to offer the job of Chief of Police to Sergeant Matt Siple, currently serving as Officer-In-Charge of the Borough Police Department since the resignation of former Chief John Lovett. Vice President Luann Reed was the lone dissenting vote in giving Siple the nod over the other two applicants. Council members stated […]
Driftwood Senior Center Opens The Driftwood Sr. Center is complete and is now open. The center is located on Route 555 right next to the Down County Baptist Church and is a really welcomed addition to the Driftwood and Sinnemahoning areas. An exciting “Open House” is scheduled for Thursday, December 5th, from 3 p.m. […]
A reward is being offered in relation to a bull elk that was shot illegally earlier this month. The 5- by 5-point bull was found injured and hiding in a patch of goldenrod soon after daylight on Oct. 15, near Benezette in Elk County. The elk is believed to have been shot at […]
Emporium Borough Police Officer in Charge Matt Siple will present a community program on the apparent drug of choice in Cameron County, bath salts. The free program will be held Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall.
Emporium Borough Police Officer in Charge Matt Siple will present a community program on the apparent drug of choice in Cameron County, bath salts. The free program will be held Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall.
St. Marys Snowmobile Association and Cameron County Chamber of Commerce are working together to give Emporium businesses the most exposure when the West Creek Rails to Trails opens. Two welcome signs will be installed at the entrance to the borough. Those signs will list the names of businesses in the community.
A Veterans Day dinner will be held Monday, November 11th at the Cameron County Vet’s Club. Social hour is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with dinner to follow. Dinner is open to all honorably discharged veterans, active duty and reserve military
Emporium Garden Club is offering a card making class Monday, November 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Hall. Mary Kay McLean will teach the $10.00 class. Students will take home three cards each with a unique design using dried plant materials.
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce officials say in the first 10 months of the year more than $4,000.00 has been spent at member businesses because of the Chamber Buck program. Chamber Bucks are gift certificates issued by the chamber and redeemable at more than 20 member businesses.
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo An Emporium man arrested this spring on drug possession, unlawful restraint, weapons and paraphernalia charges accepted a plea bargain on Tuesday at the Cameron County Courthouse. Donald Arthur Osti, Jr., 35, had a plea deal approved that sentenced him to a total of no less than four months […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Return Day was held in the Cameron County Courthouse on Tuesday with Judge Richard Masson presiding over a number of cases involving drug and alcohol issues. An arraignment and plea hearing was held for charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia against Bryan Scott Andrus, age […]
McDonald stated that she wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She enjoys rollerblading, playing the trumpet, reading, playing Minecraft and spending time with her friends. In addition to spending five years as a Storm Football Cheerleader in Cameron County, she also participates in band and recently signed up to continue cheerleading with […]
Pennsylvania’s General Election for Municipal Officials will be held next Tuesday, November 5, for all registered voters. Throughout Cameron and Elk counties, voters will choose whether or not to retain Judge Richard A. Masson as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, 59th District. A number of municipal offices are up for election in […]
Two facilities in the 25th Senatorial District have been awarded a total of $3.145 million in low-interest loans to make major improvements to their water systems, according to Senator Joe Scarnati. Scarnati said the loans were awarded through the state’s PENNVEST Program. The Emporium Water Company in Emporium, Cameron County, and the Huston Township […]
Emporium Borough Police Officer in Charge Matt Siple will present a community program on the apparent drug of choice in Cameron County, bath salts. The free program will be held Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Raptor Migration Watch The public is invited to attend a Raptor education and migration watch event Sunday, November 10th at the Bucktail Overlook on Mason Hill Road. The Bucktail Overlook is known locally as “the top of the world” and has a spectacular view of southern Cameron County. The event is being sponsored by the […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24.” Recently Dickinson Center, Inc. in conjunction with the Cameron County High School offered an educational Suicide Awareness and Prevention Assembly to all students in grades 7 through 12 as September was […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center is gearing up for Christmas in the Wilds, Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14. The weekend begins with the Holiday House Tour benefitting the Cameron County Fireworks. The chamber office is now taking suggestions for homes to tour. Contact the chamber office at 814-486-4314. […]
Today’s youth need inspiration, hope, and the opportunity to learn life skills that will engage them in their education and better prepare them for life after graduation. Junior Achievement (JA) programs teach young people the three pillars of success: financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workplace readiness. With the participation from local JA business executives and […]
We are getting ready to get the 4-H Air Rifle program going once again in Cameron County! Through the efforts of Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), the club will meet again this year in the upstairs room of the Emporium Moose building. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Emporium’s newest 501(c)3 public charity, Hometown Mentors, Inc. received its first official grant. The grant from The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is $1,051 and will provide family music entertainment next summer when HMI sponsors Music in the Park events, along with arts and crafts at the Prospect Park Playground for the children. (Full […]
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is inviting area residents to join him for a town hall meeting to discuss issues facing the state and the region on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, 419 N. Broad St. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Guy and Mary Felt Manor is proud to be a part of the Rotary project “Help the Children HEAR.” The objective of the program is to address the hearing needs of children around the world. The Emporium Rotary will be helping to address the needs of hearing impaired children of Haiti (Full story in […]
Coming November 16th at the Emporium Fire Hall; a Ham and Turkey Party will be held to benefit “Project Pearl Harbor.” Admission is free; also food and drinks. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The first Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Run was held this past Saturday just outside of Emporium and featured runners from Cameron County and across the United States and Canada. Sixty-five people ranging in age from 16 years old into their 70s competed in the 50 kilometer–or just […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Commissioners announced that program manager Cliff Clark of the county’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority is seeking five or six properties to participate in this year’s HOME program, which uses federal funding to rehabilitate homes for seniors and disabled residents. Applicants must live in Cameron County, be 62 […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Congress has ended the shutdown; The Debt Ceiling Crisis has been averted. But, it is likely none of that will last very long. A deal struck in the eleventh hour to extend the current budget through January 15, just after the end of the holiday shopping season, and the […]
Local organizations, including the CCHS Band, SPCA, Cameron County Little League, Chamber of Commerce and Prospect Park Playground Assoc. are sponsoring “Admit One, Have Fun – Just Clowning Around,” a Scary Fun House across from Fox’s Pizza. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Unemployment, wage and other statistics compiled by the Bureau of Labor and Industry are delayed for the months of September and October due to the 60-day federal government shutdown beginning October 1. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s website, “Due to the federal government shutdown that took place October 1-16, […]
Come to Sinnemahoning State Park for a BOO-tiful evening! Stop at the Wildlife Center along Park Road and start your haunted adventure along the Lowlands Trail! Watch for ghosts, ghouls and goblins, and some scary native critters, too! Bring a flashlight to help light your way. (Full story in the Cameron County […]
Local residents should be aware that there is no charge to file a state Property Tax/Rent Rebate form and they shouldn’t fall prey to companies offering to submit the forms for a fee, warned Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25). “Recently, I was alerted that a company is contacting Pennsylvania senior citizens offering to file state Property […]
The 2014 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: Judd […]
Plans are underway again for the 4th annual Senior (Old Geezer) Pheasant Hunt scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31st. Seniors ages 70 and older and have a Pennsylvania hunting license are eligible. The event will take place 1 ¼ miles north of Emporium just off Route 155 at the Andrews farm at the bottom of […]
Hometown Mentors, Inc. is honored and pleased to announce the 2013 – 2014 President and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Hometown Mentors, Incorporated, Dr. Sharon Melzer. Sharon is an assistant professor of criminal justice at the State University of New York (SUNY) – Plattsburgh. Her parents are Bob and Mary Melzer (CCHS […]
The Drug Enforcement Agency is once again sponsoring a National Unwanted Medication Collection Program on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All unwanted prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, and veterinarian drugs will be accepted. Locally, the Emporium State Police Barracks will be the host site. (Full story in the […]
Come to Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 26th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to have some fall fun! Paint pumpkins, bob for apples, have a snack. Everything is free. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Cameron County High School Outdoor Club kicked off their first field trip of the year recently. Sticking with tradition the last several years, the students took an evening to go Elk viewing. Ten students participated in the event. They were accompanied by Advisors, Lee Sines, Tom Gelnett and Don Bickford, Director of Cameron County […]
Ellen Olivett was program chair at the October 15th Rotary luncheon meeting. Her guest speakers were Dan Sensenig, CCHS Band Director, and Carol Caldwell (right) from the Music Boosters. Mr. Sensenig explained that our band was chosen to play in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade by a member of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade selection […]
Penn State Cooperative Extension in Cameron County would like to invite the community to their 93rd Annual Dinner to be held on Wednesday, November 6 at 6 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall. The meal is being catered by Valley Meats. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
St. Mark will hold its Annual Remembrance Service at the 9 a.m. mass on All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2nd (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Last week, approximately 30 community members gathered for an informational meeting called Straight Talk for Parents that discussed the burgeoning problem of substance abuse and addiction in Cameron County. Though the problem is prevalent in this area, it is becoming a larger issue across the state of Pennsylvania […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The federal government has been shutdown for a week as of the Echo’s deadline on Monday evening, and there is no end in sight according to reports out of Washington, D.C. Congress seems to be divided mostly along party lines as to how to proceed. (Full story in […]