Cameron County Echo

    Mansfield-based State Police Wednesday arrested a man said to be a resident of Emporium for dragging a road crew worker with his truck in  Tioga County. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    by Andy Sidelinger, Forester Marcellus shale gas drilling has returned to the Elk State Forest. This past March Seneca Resources began the process of drilling for natural gas from the Marcellus shale layer in the East Branch Dam area of the Elk State Forest. Seneca has plans to drill multiple wells on at […]

    The Cameron County Board of Commissioners will hold a special public meeting, Thursday, September 26, to establish salaries for elected county officials from 2014 through 2017. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

    The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a golf fundraiser at the Emporium Country Club on Saturday, September 21. All proceeds from the event will go to the SVFD to support its two engines, tanker, brush truck and ambulance. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    Flu season is just about here.  Visit the Driftwood Senior Center on Wednesday, October 16th and get your flu shot.  Community Nurses will be here giving shots to the general public at least 18 years of age and older. The shot will be billed to Medicare Part B or some Medicare HMOs – […]

Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for August: David L. Mummert conveyed property in Grove Township to Hemlock Hideaway Camp for $5,000.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

      Sometimes memories stay locked up and never surface. Sometimes people shout, “Remember when we…..” and bring memories to the forefront. Rarely does someone do something to bring those memories back to life, as if we could go back in time to bring memories flying into the present. September 29th will be an […]

    In an effort to grow and support youth shooting sports, the DuBois Area High School Rifle Team, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic 3-Position state champions, recently received a donation in the amount of $4,500 from The Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation. This donation to the team’s endowment account stems from a partnership with […]

On Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sinnemahoning State Park will be hosting a one-day workshop in the art of plant and flower drying.  The workshop, Preserving Autumn’s Beauty, will be conducted by Pat Martin of Emporium, PA, a specialist in drying and preserving flowers. (Full story in the Cameron County […]

Plan to attend a 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 Hunting TV, which airs on NBC […]

    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. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

The Down County Baptist Church is having its annual Music Jam on Saturday,  Sept. 14th. Music starts at 3 p.m., food at 5 p.m. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

    There will be a Benefit Dance on Saturday, Sept. 21st, featuring “Old Skool,” at the Vet’s Club. The band will play from 8 p.m. to ? and cover charge is $5.00. All proceeds will go to local playgrounds. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

    by Pete Zoschg, Forester Last year gypsy moth egg mass surveys indicated that the number of gypsy moths had increased, as they have over the past several years. This year, oaks, their preferred food source, were widely defoliated, suffering from a poorly-timed frost throughout the area. Some were further defoliated by gypsy moths, […]

Come One, Come All! The Rotary Club of Emporium is once again presenting a fun-filled evening of mystery, food and hilarity as we present this year’s Mystery Dinner Theater: “Three Ring Terrors” by Lisa Lepovetsky. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center shines the spotlight on Jack Northrop as the August Artist of the Month.  Northrop turns trees into bowls and vases of all shapes and sizes. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)    

    Cameron County “Duck Dynasty” Family Life Together will be held on Sunday, September 15 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Cameron County Fairgrounds. This event promises to be fun for the entire family. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners last Wednesday opened bids for replacement of the courthouse garage. With just a single bidder in each of three categories, commissioners moved to table the  bids pending additional review.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

A well known area country traditional musician and former resident of Sterling Run, Judy Shunk, passed away last week as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    The Labor Day holiday forced a change in the meeting schedules of the Cameron County Commissioners and Emporium Borough Council.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

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 8, at 10:30 a.m. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Fears that a child might be trapped in a home on fire in Emporium last Monday prompted a quick response by the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency providers. All turned out well when the youngster was located riding his bike in the downtown area. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the […]

    Cameron County enjoyed another slight improvement in the unemployment picture in July. According to the state Department of Labor & Industry’s Center for Workforce Information, Cameron County’s jobless rate for July was 10.1 percent. In June, the figure stood at 10.2 percent. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  The weekend of October 19 is growing with things to do.  They are centering around the Sinnemahone 50K, which will include runners from as far away as Canada competing in the ultra trail run!  For those who prefer a slower and more casual outdoor event, Mark Johnson will lead a bird walk on Saturday, […]

  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 in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

The Emporium Senior Center, along with the Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging in Ridgway, is sponsoring an Apprise Blitz Day. On Tuesday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be lots of information available, in the form of booklets, pamphlets and flyers. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo […]

  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, September 16th at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 17th at 3:10 p.m., and Wednesday, September […]

Extension Water Specialists, Bryan Swistock, from Penn State University and local Penn State Extension Educator, Jim Clark, will present a workshop on pond and lake management in Cameron County on Thursday, September 5th, at the Miglicio Property on Rich Valley Road. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  A get together is being planned for the evening before the Tribute Concert for Sue Beveridge.  On Saturday, September 28th, at 8:00 plan to head to the K of C and catch up with lots of friends and classmates from Cameron County High School.  Enjoy some food and drinks as well! (Full story in […]

The Moore Hill Homecoming will be held September 8th at the Moore Hill Methodist Church. Church will begin at 3 p.m., with a picnic to follow in the pavilion. Meat, coffee and drinks will be furnished by the church. Bring a friend and make new ones. Bring a dish to share and your own table […]

  If you can’t wait to be the one who makes everybody giggle; be the star of your own story; be an explorer on a real-life adventure; be a superhero with powers you choose; be a Girl Scout. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  A Caregiver Support Group will be held the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Fox Township Senior Center, 365 Main Street, Kersey. No fee or registration is required. Contact Jill Jovenitti for more information at (814) 776-2191. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  There will be a meeting of the CCHS Music Boosters on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. in the high school. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department will hold its general business meeting on Monday, September 9, at 7 p.m. It will be followed by a meeting of the Relief Association. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo In response to a press release issued by the Cameron County Ambulance Service (CCAS) this week, a statement has been released by representatives of the local union representing CCAS’s employees. Union representatives for the employees of the Cameron County Ambulance Service (CCAS) released a statement this week […]

    Joyce Ann Lyon, owner and operator of the Allegany Pub on East Allegany Avenue in Emporium, entered guilty pleas to violations of the State Liquor Code last week in Cameron County Court. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)  

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Donald A. Osti, Jr., appeared in Cameron County Court last week to enter a plea to a charge of false imprisonment. The case went into the court system after Osti was charged with a variety of counts following a police response to his East Fourth Street apartment in Emporium. […]

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners will partner with representatives from the state Department of Community & Economic Development to host a September public meeting in Emporium on general topics that would benefit the county and region.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that a local farmer has taken up the challenge to set up a stand in Emporium and sell fresh produce!  Uhl 4-Star Farm from Kersey will sell peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and sweet corn all raised on their farm in Kersey. (Full story […]

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium Borough Council went into an early executive session Monday night after learning that Borough Police Chief John Lovett had filed a letter of resignation. Lovett, on the job here less that three years, advised council and Mayor Bruno Carnovale that his last day of service to the community […]

    Members of the Bucktail Watershed Association recently discovered a heavy infestation of mile-a-minute vine on the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek. “Kirk Bainey and I were floating the creek to locate patches of Japanese knotweed when we came upon this large patch of mile-a-minute vine,” said Steve VanEerden. (Full story in the Cameron […]

    The Cameron County Fair continues its annual August run through Saturday at grounds located off Route 46. This is a community event that welcomes participants and attendees from throughout the county to share good times, good food and excellent local entertainment   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    Cameron County joined its neighbors in recording a nearly flat jobless rate for the month of June. Cameron had a slight uptick as the rate for unemployment dropped from 10.5 percent in May to 10.2 percent in June. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    by Amanda Jones  Cameron County Echo In honor of the 125th Anniversary of the organization of Cameron County’s Catholic Churches, the parishes of St. Mark in Emporium and St. James in Driftwood have been organizing a number of events, the largest of them being the upcoming Church Festival to be held on August […]

    Prospect Park and Area Association, through Hometown Mentors, Inc. is pleased to announce a major gift from Mary Armstrong Melzer for building, Phase I in the revitalization of the Prospect Park Playground. Mary’s donation of $15,000 will complete Phase I, which is a toddler section with lots of climbing areas, sliding boards and […]

    by Ray Savel The officers and directors of the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association held their regular monthly meeting July 21. Linda Burrows reported the total membership for 2013 is 4,625, with a goal of 5,000. More members are needed.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Penn State Ext./4-H, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), Cameron County Conservation District (CCCD) and Sizerville State Park (DCNR) joined together to provide a two day Outdoor Adventures program. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Check out these programs happening this weekend at Sizerville State Park. Friday, August 9 at 2 p.m. – Fantastic Fossils – Fossils are a unique way of looking back at the ancient history of the Earth   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Cameron County Fireworks Committee is getting a jump start on fundraising for the 2014 fireworks.  The Firequacker 2014 is a duck derby that will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 in Emporium. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    by Alyssa Hunter, Prospect Park Playground Supervisor The park was back to being filled with kids every day of last week playing every game imaginable such as tennisball, basketball, checkers, kickball, homerun derby, and tetherball. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Elk Regional Health Center has announced that the office of Steven Koch, M.D., and Julie Szymanski, a Certified Nurse Midwife, has moved to a new location in Suite 210 on the second floor of the Medical Office Building, located behind Elk Regional Health Center on its St. Marys campus. (Full story in the Cameron County […]

    The 2013 Cameron County Fair is set to open to the public on Sunday, August 3, and continue through Saturday, August 10. Competitive exhibit judging will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. Those items in Beaver Hall will be opened to the public Monday at 6 p.m. (Full story in […]

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Based on results obtained from a State Police Crime Lab analysis of evidence, Emporium Borough Police have filed additional charges against Donald A. Osti, 35, of Emporium.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The wheels of justice in the federal case against Thomas Smith of Emporium of kidnapping at gunpoint continue to turn slowly in Williamsport. Scheduled to go to trial in August on charges of kidnapping an Emporium bank employee, Smith is arguing against a stolen gun charge brought […]

Sinnemahoning:   The public is invited to an open house event in the new Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday, August 10th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. View the new interpretive exhibits and discover the diverse wildlife of the area, including butterflies flying through the air, bears hiding in a cave, and […]

    The Cameron County Historical Society has contracted with a Pennsylvania publisher company to publish the memories of Warren Wenrick on “McNuff Camp 13-C-6” written shortly before his death in 1968. Reprinted professional (not done before) in its original format, we added many photos from 1925 to 1974.  We included maps, biographies of many […]

    In a report to the Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee, it was noted that the county’s annual Hazardous Material report has been completed and submitted to PEMA’s Western region.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

  Fundraising for the July 2014 fireworks are underway this week in Cameron County.  The Firequacker 2014 duck derby will be held in conjunction with the Sinnemahone 50K Race on Saturday, October 19. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Due to low water levels, the Instanter boat launch at Elk State Park is unusable for boats that must be launched and recovered using a trailer, as of Monday, July 29. Boats that can be launched by hand will still have access to the water. The lake is below full summer pool, currently at 1643.3’ […]

The Cameron County Fair is less than a week away. Volunteers are preparing the grounds and getting the buildings ready. Many hands make light work. Are you getting ready? Just a reminder, the fair will be accepting competitive exhibit entries on Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. The cost of entry is $10 per 20 […]

  With the all-star baseball playoffs happening this past week the park was not filled with nearly as many kids as usual. However, with what kids who did show up they still had a great time playing kickball, tennisball, and basketball, as well as on the playground equipment.   (Full story in the Cameron County […]

  Check out these programs happening this weekend at Sizerville State Park. Friday, August 2 at 2 p.m. – Hooked on Hummingbirds – Join the park naturalist for an up close look at the behavior of hummingbirds through this one hour video. Then take a short walk around the butterfly garden to learn about what […]

  At the Driftwood Sr. Center our main fund raiser is our Old Foagies Hoagies sale held every other month.   Slicing the ham for our hoagies was a very large extra expense.  The group decided that if they had their own meat slicer it would save approx. $75.00 per hoagie sale. (Full story in […]

  The Sylvan Heritage Council is receiving great response to their new Military Banner Project! We will be at the Cameron County Fair on Tuesday, August 6 for Military Appreciation Night. Stop by our booth to see a sample of the banner and to pick up an application. Applications will be accepted through November 1, […]

The Cameron County Christian Center would like to announce that our friends, Dave and Mary Ann Hockey of Rochester NY, will be here from August 1st through the 4th for their 10th annual retreat.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

      by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Teams of 14-16-year-old all stars from across Pennsylvania began arriving in Emporium Tuesday to participate in the Pennsylvania Senior Little League Baseball State Championship tournament. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

    Emporium Borough Police last week obtained an arrest warrant  for Anthony William Eckenroad, 21, of Emporium. Police allege Eckenroad was involved in the sexual assault of a 13-year-old female on three occasions between the end of June and last Wednesday. The acts took place in Emporium (Full story in the Cameron County Echo […]

Trial Scheduled For Sexual Assault by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor During Cameron County’s Court Return day last Tuesday, Kevin Thomas Fox of Emporium entered a guilty plea to a charge of simple assault before Judge Richard Masson. Fox was sentenced to 34 days to 24 months in jail and given credit for 34 days […]

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Completion of a new Senior Center in Driftwood could come a bit ahead of schedule. Locals will be glad to hear that the current work being done on the new Senior Center in Driftwood could be completed earlier than first anticipated. During last Wednesday’s Cameron County Commissioners’ […]

    Hometown Mentors, Inc., announces the registration deadline to sing with the Sue Ann Beveridge Reunion Tribute Chorus is August 15, 2013. Registration forms must be received on or before that date. The concert will be held on September 29th from 1 – 3 p.m. in the CCHS Auditorium, with rehearsal the day before. […]