Changes to Emporium’s commercial zoning ordinances are currently on the table, and a public hearing held prior to Borough Council’s regular meeting on Monday night drew about a dozen business owners to discuss concerns over new regulations. No official action was taken during the meeting, though a long executive session was held to discuss concerns […]
A brief meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Cameron County Courthouse for commissioners to take action on a number of regular business items. An Engagement Letter was approved with Sharkey, Piccirillo, Keen & Hanzley, LLP in the amount of $26,000 for the 2013 Independent Audit. Commissioners reported that the 2012 Audit was […]
Elise Paige Grovanz will be representing Cameron County this year at the 65th Annual Flaming Foliage Festival in Renovo. Elise has actively participated in the CCHS Marching Band for six years, where she currently serves as drum major. Elise has been trumpet section leader for two years. She also actively participates in the concert […]
Students and staff at the Cameron County School District (CCSD) will participate in a Parent Reunification Drill on Friday afternoon as part of an ongoing effort to increase safety protocols at local schools. Parents of students attending CCSD received a letter last week detailing the exercise and the reasons for implementing such a drill. […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Shippen Township Supervisors moved forward with plans to assist the St. Marys Snowmobile Association to open Straight Creek Road in Rich Valley, Shippen Township, with snowmobile trails in Elk County. Representatives of the snowmobile association attended Tuesday night’s meeting to voice their support and deliver signs that would […]
Celebrate all that is special about the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley at the First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center on Saturday, October 12th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by Sinnemahoning State Park and the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, the festival features local authors, artists and artisans showcasing […]
The Pennsylvania Game Commission invites you to join us in celebrating 100 years of restoring the elk population in Pennsylvania. The remarkable resurgence of Pennsylvania’s elk certainly is something to celebrate. And in 2013, the 100th anniversary of the first efforts to restore the state’s depleted elk herd, there are plenty of celebrations taking place. (Full story […]
Sinnemahoning State Park is offering a variety of environmental programs and activities in October. First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park – Saturday, Oct. 12th, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
New on the Library Shelves A Tapping Solution: A revolutionary system for stress-free living, by Nick Ortner Living the Good Long Life: A practical guide to caring for yourself and others, by Martha Stewart The Millionaire Dropout: Fire your boss, do what you love, reclaim your life! By Vince Stanzione (Full story in the Cameron […]
The following book was donated in honor of Margaret Harris and “all the Petite Flora” by Harriet Stolz: Wood-Bird Song- a love story, by Carol Ann Holland The following book was donated in memory of Hicky Jackson (My Partner & Favorite Fishing Buddy) by Jack Kepler: Hatteras Island: Keeper of the Outer Banks, by […]
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for September: William J. Grippo conveyed property in Emporium Borough to Neddie A. Olivett for $78,500. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Firequacker 2014 duck derby will be held in conjunction with the Sinnemahone 50K Race and Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 19. Rubber ducks can be adopted for $2.00 a piece or a six-quack for $10.00. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Saturday, October 12, Prospect Park Area Association is planning a work day, starting about 1 p.m., to complete the toddler lot (putting down mulch) or clean up the community building. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Cameron County Conservation District, in partnership with Sizerville State Park, is hosting a free Composting Workshop, October 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Environmental Education Center at Sizerville State Park. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Carol Harlos, known as the Herb Lady, will be at the Emporium Garden Club meeting Saturday, October 26, at the parish hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Harlos enjoys turning her garden into food and going beyond canning. The food for the meeting will be prepared using Harlos recipes! (Full story in the Cameron […]
Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department will hold its Open House on Thursday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehall. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo At a special meeting of the Cameron County School District’s Board of Directors held Thursday night, the five members present at the meeting voted unanimously to approve the lower of two bids received for asbestos abatement measures required in the high school gymnasium. Members Sandra Shields, Michele Rodich, […]
An additional charge has been filed against Donald Arthur Osti, age 35, of the Emporium Borough in a series of cases held against him in county courts. This newest charge, two first-degree misdemeanor counts of Possession of a Prohibited Offensive Weapon, was filed after a charge of Weapons of Mass Destruction was thrown out […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Commissioners held a short business meeting in Cameron County on Wednesday which focused mainly on proposed and in-progress construction projects within the county. The new Driftwood Senior Center building is mostly completed, but will not open until after the final inspections have been completed and approved, possibly sometime […]
Charges of Possession of Controlled Substances and Drug Paraphernalia have been filed against an Emporium resident after results were received from the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab. Justin Austin, age 25, of 601 East Allegheny Avenue, was found sleeping in his parked car in the car wash parking lot on Emporium’s East End in […]
Five individuals have expressed an interest in applying for the open position of Emporium Borough Police Chief, though only two had finalized their applications, according to Borough Manager Don Reed. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
A “Drive 4 Ur School” event will be held in the Cameron County High School parking lot on Saturday, October 5th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take the wheel. Help your school. The event benefits CCHS Marching Band’s Project Pearl Harbor. Concession stand will be open. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on […]
Come and join us at Sizerville State Park to take an unforgettable trip back in time and reminisce about the simple life. On Saturday, October 5th from noon to 4 p.m., Sizerville State Park will be celebrating its 23rd Annual Autumn Festival. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The first Sinnemahone 50K Ultra Marathon Trail Run will be held on October 19, and should be one of the prettiest, and most challenging, runs of its type. Runners will be treated to over 33 miles of seldom-used trails, hidden vistas and untouched streams between Emporium and the […]
Plans are underway for the annual Youth Pheasant Hunt scheduled for October 12th. The hunt, sponsored by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), is for youth ages 12-16 who have passed a Pennsylvania Game Commission approved hunter-trapper education program. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Cameron County Pro-Life Committee will be sponsoring a “Life Chain” on Sunday, October 6th. • “Life Chain” is a nationally recognized, peaceful demonstration against abortion. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Cameron County Artist Nancy Zoschg will offer a wreath making class at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, October 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The straw wreaths will be covered with mesh ribbon. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
May Hollow Sportsmen’s Club will hold its 300 Club party on October 5th, starting at 2 p.m. with dinner at 4:30 p.m. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Emporium at the VFW Rooms on Thursday, October 10th, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
This 13-1/2 foot, 800-plus pound alligator was taken from Lake George, Florida on September 10 by Tim Hasselman of Emporium and Scott Gnan of Penfield. They were guided by captains Adam Delaney and Jeff Winkleman.
Employees of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development visited Emporium on Wednesday as part of a six-county tour of the region. Town hall-style meetings were held in a number of locations, with fifty-three state employees making sixty-five stops in the area this week as part of an outreach initiative to link services with local […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo New charges have been filed against a St. Marys man charged in the shooting death of an Emporium woman. Michael Stephanic, Jr., of 503 Brussels Street in St. Marys, has been charged with additional offenses that occurred on the same evening as the shooting but prior […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Preston Housler of Emporium was placed on 12 months probation and fined $300 last week in Cameron County Court after entering a guilty plea to a charge of simple assault. Judge Richard Masson also ordered Housler to pay all costs and fees associated with the charge. (Full […]
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) will open the road through State Game Lands 14 in Hicks Run to private automobile traffic this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for self- guided tours. This route is being opened for the first time in more than fifty years to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of […]
History is going to be made this weekend during the annual Austin History and Pride Festival. On Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 pm, Austin Dam Memorial Association (ADMA) will hold a special dedication ceremony at the Austin Dam Memorial Park. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Hometown Mentors, Inc. is very pleased to announce that the 2013 Hometown Mentors You Make a Difference Award will be presented to Mr. Ron Tusing, Emporium, retired music educator who taught 40 years in the Cameron County School District, at the Reunion Tribute Choral Concert to be held on Sunday, September 29th, starting […]
by Amanda Jones On Saturday night, over 100 people attended a presentation on White Tailed Deer held at the Cameron County High School (CCHS) and sponsored by a number of local outdoor organizations. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
St. Mark’s 125th Anniversary celebration will begin with the 10:30 a.m. Mass Dedication of the Church this Sunday. Presider will be The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico J.C.L., Bishop of Erie. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
by Ray Savel The Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association held its membership meeting, immediately followed by the officers and directors on September 15, with 18 members in attendance. Linda Burrows reported total membership for 2013 is 4,739; working for a goal of 5,000. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Cameron County Historical Society is pleased to announce the arrival of – The Book of The McNuff a “Real” Hunter’s Camp – by Warren Wenrick, an avid hunter from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who hunted the “McNuff” branch of Hunts Run in Cameron County for over 50 years! (Full story in the Cameron County […]
The Community Nurses will offer flu shot clinics this year at all area senior centers in Cameron, Elk and McKean counties. Anyone 18 and older is eligible to get their flu shot at these clinics. The general public is welcome to attend. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Madisen Manginell will hold a flu shot clinic on October 5th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Emporium Firehall as her Senior Project for Cameron County High School. Cost is $20 each; Medicare patients are free with insurance card. Flu shots will be provided by Helpmates Home Nurses. (Full story in the […]
Many people take Coumadin (generic form is Warfarin) for various purposes. Those taking these anticoagulation medications, also known as blood thinners, know that they must have their blood tested at regular intervals. This involves a test which is usually done by drawing blood, taking specimens to the lab, and waiting for the results. […]
On Saturday, September 21st, the Elk County Conservation District hosted the 2nd Annual Les Haas Memorial Trail Challenge. The race was held on the Laurel Mill Trail within the Allegheny National Forest. Runners and walkers participated in either a 7k run, 14k run or 2 mile “Fun Walk.” (Full story in the Cameron County Echo […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce will host a Shoot the Moon/Cinch Tournament on Saturday, September 28. The tournament will be held at the Emporium Moose Club starting at 2 p.m. Registration cutoff is at noon on Friday, September 27. Registration sheets are available at the Emporium Moose and Chamber of Commerce office. The […]
The emerald ash borer has now been found in Cameron and Potter counties. So, McKean County is the only county in this immediate area that this invasive borer has not yet been found. The emerald ash borer is a half-inch long metallic green beetle. The larvae of this beetle feed under the bark […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo A new service is available to residents of Cameron County at the Elk Regional Health Center (ERHC) clinic in downtown Emporium. Last Monday, Q Care Cameron County opened in the former office of Dr. Scott McKimm located at 410 North Broad Street. Patients will now be able […]
Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Members of the Cameron County School District’s Board of Directors voted last night to appoint a new board member and Vice President to fill the positions left with the resignation of Amber Beldin last month. Jan Hampton, a former board member and the current Director of the Cameron […]
The “Wild about Nature” Field Day for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students for the eighth year in a row was held on a beautiful early Fall day. The venue was the Cameron County Fairgrounds. “I cannot imagine that many (if any) School Districts in the State have a program such as this offered to […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners officially earmarked Act 13 funds for public works projects during their meeting last week. Act 13 money is distributed to counties and municipalities from funds collected from Marcellus Shale drilling activity by the state. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Cameron County’s delinquent property tax sale will take place Friday at the courthouse starting at 2 p.m. County officials list nearly 140 property owners as behind on their taxes. Properties on the list will go on sale to the highest bidder. In July delinquent property owners were notified by the county of their […]
Cameron County hunters missed out in the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s drawing for 2013 season elk licenses. One Elk County sportsman was lucky enough to be drawn for one of the coveted 86 licenses. The drawing was computer-generated and was held last Friday at Game Commission headquarters in Harrisburg. (Full story in the Cameron […]
by Ken Gerg Twenty-five (25) General Clinton 70 Mile Marathons from Cooperstown, NY to Bainbridge, NY on the Susquehanna River and twenty-five (25) Adirondack canoe Classics – 90 miles from Old Forge, NY to Saranac Lake, NY, a combined total of 4,000 miles and 637 hours of paddling. At 68 paddle strokes per minute […]
The following gated roads on the Elk State Forest will be open for early muzzleloader season from Saturday, October 19th through Saturday, October 26th. Side roads are not open to motorized vehicles. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
People of all ages don’t want to miss this family friendly Whitetail Deer presentation by Charlie’s Alsheimer. Alsheimer is an award winning outdoor writer, nature photographer, lecturer and whitetail deer consultant from Bath, NY. He is senior contributing editor for Deer and Deer Hunting magazine and co-host of their television show Deer and Deer […]
The Fall Ladies Conference entitled “What’s Up With Prayer?” will take place on Saturday, September 21st, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Emporium Alliance Church on Sizerville Road. Ladies, whether you pray without ceasing, pray only when you’re desperate, or have never prayed, you are warmly invited – this morning will be for you! […]
A scholarship fund has been developed and designed by the “Nam Knights of America, MC”, AMC (Allegheny Mountain Chapter) to support students who have graduated from Cameron County High School who are currently pursuing an education beyond high school. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Don Raabe Big 30 Charities Committee still has funds available for groups and individuals in the Big 30 Area; that is Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties of New York and Warren, McKean, Cameron, Elk and Potter counties of Pennsylvania. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) recently announced area emergency response organizations may now submit applications for the 2013-14 Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program (FCVASGP). The program is funded through state gaming proceeds. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building loated behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Erynne Doud will be holding a Cheer Camp as her Senior Project at Cameron County High School. If you ever wondered what All Star Cheerleading was about, now is the time to find out. This day-long cheer camp is for your child to have fun and learn some new things. (Full story in the Cameron […]
Woodland Elementary Library will hold its annual Scholastic Book Fair Monday, Sept. 23rd through Friday, Sept. 27th. Schedules will go home with students giving their class’s time to attend. Family members are welcome and are encouraged to come help children shop during their scheduled time. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the […]
Extension Educator, Jim Clark, partnered with the Cameron Conservation District to secure a grant from the Headwaters RC&D Sinnemahoning Stakeholders Group to teach pond owners in the Sinnemahoning Watershed about pond management. Clark collected water samples from 31 ponds in the Sinnemahoning Watershed and had them analyzed at the Penn State Water Testing Lab. […]
The Cameron County High School Drama Club is seeking help from the community for its upcoming production of the holiday classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The Club is in need of actors of all ages. Auditions will be held Monday, Sept. 16th at 6 p.m. (changed from 6:30), Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 3:10 p.m., […]
This month members of the Emporium Garden Club will focus on small gardens….actually called fairy gardens. The miniature gardens include not only plants, but embellishments like things you would find in a doll house! (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The 2013 Sterling Run Reunion was held at Mason Reunion Grounds near Sterling Run on August 3. The old time families represented were: Baney, Berry, Bright, Bunce, Card, Connelly, Hart, Howlett, Johnson, Kuppertz, Marshall, McKimm, Mumford, Smith, Summerson and Whiting. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
Emporium Borough has officially started its search for a new police chief. The borough is accepting resumes for the full time Police Chief position from applicants who are Act 120 certified and have police and administration experience. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)
The killing of a St. Marys woman at her workplace earlier this month sent shock waves all the way to Emporium. June Talmadge, 48, formerly of Emporium, was shot and killed outside Eastern Sintered Alloys in St. Marys where she worked. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand) […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo A new Gift and Specialty store has opened on Fourth Street in downtown Emporium in the building formerly known as the Coffee Shop. Jackie Castina opened “Sweet Scentsations” recently, occupying the empty storefront that once housed E-Z Rolling before the federal government expanded tobacco regulations to include […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Borough Manager Don Reed announced that the gravel removal project at the Black Bridge should be finalized on Friday after speaking with an engineer to ensure compliance with the parameters of the recently-granted permit. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)