Natural Causes Probable In Death at Camp

    Authorities, including the Cameron County Coroner, were dispatched to a seasonal residence in the area of Barr Hollow and Huston Hill roads on Monday, July 22. The mid-afternoon call from Elk County Dispatch was for an individual found unresponsive at that location. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Local Lodge Hosts Mooseheart Kids

Emporium Moose Lodge 368 hosted nine children and teachers from Mooseheart Sunday. Mooseheart is a resident home and school for youngsters located near Chicago and is operated by Moose International and lodges across the United States.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Flea Market Coming To Cameron County

    Cameron County Chamber of Commerce adds a new event to the calendar.  “We have been inundated with calls asking about a townwide sale, and as the saying goes, ‘you asked for it’ and a Fall Flea Market is set for October,” explained executive director Tina Johns Solak. (Full story in the Cameron County […]

CCOYA Introduces Wildlife To Summer Reading Program

    Don Bickford, Director of Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) presented a Wildlife Program for the Summer Reading Program: “Dig Into Reading” at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library on Monday, July 15th.   (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program Now Open

    Applications for small business energy efficiency grants are now being accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson). (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Felt Manor Keeps Residents’ Days Fun-Filled, Exciting

    Guy and Mary Felt Manor has been a very busy place over the past several months, and we are excited to share it with the community! Our Activities Department has been extremely busy keeping our residents’ days fun-filled and interesting. Residents, their families, and our staff enjoyed our day-long Luau in June, and […]

Explore Sizerville State Park

Check out these programs happening this weekend at Sizerville State Park. Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m. – Nature Craft – Meet on the pool deck for a fun and unique nature themed craft to take home.  In the event of rain or thunder this program will be moved to the Environmental Building. (Full story […]

Family Center Visits Sizerville Park

    The Cameron County Family Center had recently taken a trip to Sizerville Park. We all had a great time.  Jess Bierley from the park was the presenter of the activities. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

DiscoverE at Sizerville

    Come to Sizerville State Park for these DiscoverE programs. Wednesday, July 24th – July 26th at 9:30 a.m. – DiscoverE Hide-‘n-Seekers: Creepy Crawlies- This camp is developed for children ages 4-5 to meet their curiosity and attention span. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)

Donations Sought For Project Pearl Harbor

If you would like to help the Cameron County High School Marching Band realize the honor of representing Pennsylvania in the 2014 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii, you can send donations to: Cameron County High School Music Boosters “Project Pearl Harbor”, 601 Woodland Ave., Emporium, PA 15834. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo […]

Taste Table at Fair

    The “Taste Table” at the fair is back! Tuesday, August 6th, on the porch of Beaver Hall, the CCHS Band and Boosters will be hosting the Taste Table. Sloppy Joes will be available for $1.00; a variety of sides and drinks for 25¢ a serving. (Full story in the Cameron County Echo on […]

‘Little Flora’ Leaves Lovely Memories and Sweet Rewards

    If you missed seeing the Flower Show during the “Weekend in the Wilds”, you missed a thing of beauty – thirty-six examples of fine floral design and many excellent horticultural specimens! Nine Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges arrived from all over northwestern Pennsylvania to judge the show on Friday morning, July 5th, and […]

Local Responders Assist Firefighters in Johnsonburg

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The Emporium Volunteer Fire Department answered a mutual aid call to the weekend fire at Domtar Paper Company in Johnsonburg. Chief Butch Housler and another EVFD member transported fire fighting foam to the scene in response to a call for materials. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this […]

Summer Storm Damage Closes Route 120 For Several Hours

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor State Route 120 east of Emporium was closed to traffic  the evening of Wednesday, July 10, when a passing thunderstorm felled a tree on utility lines and the roadway. The tree was down in Gibson Township about a mile east of Sterling Run. (Full Story available on […]

Sinnamahoning VFD To Hold Chicken BBQ

    The Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a chicken barbecue this Saturday (July 20) to coincide with the 100-Mile Yard Sale in the region. The menu will include a half chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, roll and drink.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

Art Sale To Benefit Lori Eastman

    An art sale of Rick Allen’s metallic silver image photographs is being held at Deeper Water Ministries Church, corner of 5th and Maple Street. Contact Rick at 486-2776 to view. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Are You Ready For the Fair?

Are you keeping an eye on your garden for those perfect vegetables and fruits? Do your flowers look gorgeous this year? Did you take some photos that are absolutely amazing? Have you finished your crafts, needlework, knitting, crocheting or sewing projects? Are you getting ready for the fair? (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

100 Mile Yard Sale

by Ray Savel, President The Quehanna Industrial Development Corporation will hold its sponsored 100 Mile Yard Sale July 19 and July 20. This event will take in parts of Clearfield, Centre, Cameron and Elk counties. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Classroom Pheasants Update

The pheasants that were hatched in the classrooms of Cameron County School District have reached another milestone in their life. The pheasants are now about 8 weeks old and are about one third of their adult size. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Explore the World of Natural Wonders

    Come discover what the great outdoors has to offer!  4-H/Penn State Extension, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities and Cameron County Conservation District are partnering to explore a world of natural wonders. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Long Beards Fundraising Banquet

Food, fun, fellowship and fundraising are set as the main events at the 6th annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquet, hosted by the Cameron County Long beards Chapter of  National Wild Turkey Federation August 8th at Emporium VFW. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Tiffany Simar Publishes 5th Book

    Local author, Tiffany Simar, released her fifth book to the public on June 6th.  From Guns to Lipstick-and Beyond is Miss Simar’s first book of short stories.  The book contains twelve short stories with topics ranging from: Crime, fantasy, touching, and lesson learning.  Each story contains a moral and will make you think.  […]

Could You Have Type 2 Diabetes and Not Know?

    Every 24 hours 5,225 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed. Community Nurses will present “YOU and Diabetes Type 2” on Wednesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Emporium. This free community education program is open to the public. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]

Mason Reunion Planned

President Jerry Mason announced recently that the 105th Annual Reunion of the Descendants of Joseph Mason and Margaret Grugan will be held on Saturday, August 17th at the Reunion Grounds on Mason Hill Road outside of Sterling Run. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Rain Barrel, Garden Workshop Held

The Cameron County Conservation District and the Sinnemahoning Wildlife Center recently held a Rain Barrel/Rain Garden workshop. Seventeen participants enjoyed learning about stormwater management and the many benefits of rain.  They also constructed their very own 50-gallon rain barrel. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Old Timers Reunion

    The 2013 “Old Timers” Sterling Run Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3rd in Sterling Run from noon until ? (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Snack-Pack Project Helps Feed Local Children

    by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Two local women are working to start a Snack-Pack Project at the Cameron County School District, and a recent fundraiser is being cited as a good kick-starter for the program. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

23-Year State Police Veteran LaRose Killed in Accident

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County and its residents lost a good man and a faithful servant on Monday, July 1, when Sgt. John C. LaRose was fatally injured in an automobile accident on  Route  120 in Lumber Township. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo

Commissioners Give OK To Home Program Grant

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners in a brief meeting last Wednesday approved a resolution for submittal of the county’s Home Program grant. The money is used to repair and upgrade private homes whose owners qualify under low to moderate income standards. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]

Jobless Rate Is Improving

Cameron County joined several other counties in the region in posting improved jobless rate numbers for the month of May. Cameron County came in at 10.4 percent, a slight improvement over the 10.9 percent number posted in April. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

June Realty Transfers

Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for June: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

New on the Shelves of the Public Library

    The following books are new on the shelves of the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library. Tell Me the Truth, Doctor: Easy-to-understand answers to your most confusing and critical health questions, by Richard Besser, M.D. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

ERHC Officially Joins Penn Highlands Healthcare

    Elk Regional Health Center has officially become an affiliate of Penn Highlands Healthcare, a parent corporation that also includes Brookville Hospital, Clearfield Hospital, and DuBois Regional Medical Center. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Woodland Elementary Lists Memorial Donations

    The following books have been place in the Woodland Elementary Library as memorials for the 2012/2013 school year: In Memory of Curtis H. Keenan: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Fair Board Meeting

    There will be a meeting of the Cameron County Fair Board on July 15 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. This will be the last scheduled meeting before the fair, which is August 4 through August 10th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Eagle Watch

An Eagle Watch will be held at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday, July 13th at the Stevenson Dam Overlook from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Follow the action as the young eaglets explore the treetops surrounding the lake.  View live eagle activity through a high-powered telescope with the help of park staff and volunteers. (Full […]

Caregiver Support

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

Kayak Tours

Kayak Tours will be held at Sinnemahoning State Park on Sunday, July 14th at noon and 2 p.m. Meet at the boat launch area. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Owls of Pennsylvania

    An Owls of Pennsylvania program will be held Saturday, July 13 at the Sinnemahoning State Park Campground Amphitheater from 8:30  p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Darien Lake Tickets at Stake in Saturday’s Kickball Tournament

    There will be a kickball tournament on Saturday, July 13, at Prospect Park Playground.  Adult League (18 and older) starts at 9a.m.; Kids League (18 and younger) starts at 11 a.m. (or whenever the adult league ends)  Teams will be picked at the park.  Prizes may vary depending on how many people actually […]

Live Snake Program

    Check out these programs happening this weekend at Sizerville State Park. Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m. – Live Snake Program – Waterways Conservation Officer Bill Crisp from the PA Fish and Boat Commission will present a special program on the Snakes of Pennsylvania. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]

No Success In Capturing Zombies

    In the past weeks, the attempts to capture and contain all of the band zombies in the Cameron County area have been to no avail. Every day more people are being turned and because of this, Team Alpha has been in constant action and will now be renamed the Zombie Squad. (Full Story […]

Community Nurses Announce 5th Annual Butterfly Release

    The Community Nurses 5th annual Butterfly Release for Hospice will take place on Sunday, August 4 at 3 p.m. at The Serenity Garden at Elk Regional in St. Marys. Over 200 butterflies are released at the annual event by those who purchase a butterfly to honor or remember a loved one. (Full Story […]

Artist of the Month

Elk County artist Terry Surra stands out this month at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center.  Surra, from Kersey is an avid fly fisherman and says his passion or fishing led him to design fly boxes, fishing nets and even branch out into keepsake and potpourri boxes and mirrors! (Full Story available […]

Country Blessings

    This week’s special at Country Blessings is all pants, shorts and capris 50% off. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Weekend in the Wilds Event Offers Something For Everyone

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County’s Weekend in the Wilds/Art Fest continues to grow by leaps and bounds as those in attendance this coming weekend will be able to attest to. Downtown Emporium will be turned into a vast street fair offering food, music, crafts and  games. (Full Story available on […]

County Commissioners Name ‘Tommy’ Tompkins Solicitor

    by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners announced at last Wednesday’s meeting that long serving county solicitor, Brian Burfield, had been released from his duties. Burfield had served as Cameron County’s solicitor since January, 1996. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Smith’s Health Prompts New Federal Trial Date

    Officials at U.S. District Court in Williamsport have announced yet another delay in the trial for an Emporium man charged with carjacking. Due to reported health problems of a cardiac nature with accused Thomas Smith, the trial has been continued until August 5. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]

Banners Honor Local Military Men, Women

    On the heels of our incredibly successful sesquicentennial banner program, The Sylvan Heritage Council proudly announces our Military Banner Program, to honor men and women with ties to Cameron County, Pennsylvania who went on to serve their country in a branch of the armed forces.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]

Police Release Details On Motorcycle Accident

Emporium-based State Police have completed their investigation of a multiple-injury motorcycle accident on Sunday, June 23, on Wykoff Run Road in Grove Township. When there are injuries involved, the primary focus will always be on the recovery of the people in question. Sadly, motorcycle accidents often involve very bad injuries. This is because the protection […]

Boro Will Advertise New Cat Ordinance

Emporium Borough Council moved forward Monday night with a plan to develop an ordinance to deal with stray and feral cats in the community. On a motion by Councilperson LuAnn Reed, the borough will advertise an ordinance it now has in an advanced draft form.   (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]

Fatal Accident Closes Rt. 120 Several Hours

    State Route 120 East of Emporium was closed for several hours Monday as Emporium-based Pennsylvania State Police investigated a fatal accident. The crash, believed to have involved two vehicles, took place on CCC Memorial Highway approximately  one mile west of the village of Cameron in Lumber Township. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]

Larger Venue Needed For Tribute Concert

    Due to the excitement and singer registration response for the Reunion – Tribute Choral Concert, a larger venue was needed. Rehearsal and the concert, will be held at Cameron County High School. The reunion rehearsal will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 28th and the tribute concert and program will be Sunday, September […]

Historical Society ‘Going To Camp’

The Cameron County Historical Society has contracted with a Pennsylvania publishing company to publish the memories of Warren Wenrick on “McNuff Camp 13-C-6”, written shortly before his death in 1968. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)  

Weekend in the Wilds Quilt Raffle

The Cameron County Quilters have been  hard at work this year on two projects for the “Weekend in the Wilds” festival. Their Queen/King sized Batik Nine-Patch quilt is all ready to find a new home. It is on display at the Credit Union on 4th Street (next to the Cabin). Tickets this year are $2.00 […]

Prospect Park Playground, The Place To Be This Summer

    This week at Prospect Park Playground started off slow with attendance but they made up for it on Friday when 35 kids played between 10 and 2. On Monday there were 9 kids playing tennisball, dodgeball tag, basketball and on the playground.  Tuesday – 6 kids played basketball/knockout, tennisball, kickball, homerun derby and […]

Never Too Old To Try Something New

On Saturday, July 6th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. we invite our Emporium community to come on in and take a stroll around our Felt Manor Living Art, Photo, Patriotic and Relaxation Galleries that have been created throughout our hallways in the personal care wing of Guy and Mary Felt Manor. While you are […]

Come Visit Your Heritage, We Saved It For You at the Little Museum

    The Little Museum is open for the 2013 season; stop by and pay us a visit and take a step back in time. We have over 15,000 items on display including an extensive photo collection covering the entire county.  The lumber, iron smelting, dynamite and tanning industries and many others such as Sylvania […]

Bucktail Overlook Vandalism

The DCNR, Bureau of Forestry is investigating three more acts of criminal mischief that occurred at or near the Bucktail Overlook in Elk State Forest.  This area is just off the Mason Hill Road northwest of Driftwood. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Ice Cream Social

    The First Presbyterian Church will be hosting their Annual Ice Cream Social featuring Penn State Creamery Ice Cream on Friday, July 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop downstairs for a scoop of Peachy Paterno, WPSU Coffee Break, Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Bean served alongside one of our delicious homemade desserts! (Full […]

Feds Add Charge Against Smith

  by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Federal authorities continue to revise charges against an Emporium man, Thomas Smith, prior to his scheduled trial in U. S. Court in Williamsport. A new charge was filed against Smith last week, alleging that the .22 caliber pistol he used in the carjacking of an Emporium woman last […]

Three People Injured In Motorcycle Mishaps

by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium-based State Police continue to investigate one of two motorcycle accidents in Cameron County Sunday. Shortly before noon, two cycles were involved in an accident on Wykoff Run Road near the railroad crossing in Grove Township. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Criminal Trespass Guilty Plea Results In Probation

  by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Wayne Miller, 60, of Driftwood will serve six months on probation after entering a guilty plea to a charge of criminal trespass last Tuesday in Cameron County Court. Miller was charged after police investigated a domestic dispute at a Karthaus Mountain residence on April 13, 2013. (Full Story […]

CCSD Receives Mee Grant

The Cameron County School District recently received a grant in the amount of $4,300 from the George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation. The grant monies are to be used to fund the following activities:  An Educator in the Workplace Program for teachers in the District; a field trip for students and teachers to the […]

Tax Hearing Set For August 7

Tax Hearing Set For August 7   Property tax appeals on two Emporium business locations are scheduled to be heard in Cameron County Court by Judge Richard Masson on August 7. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Big Foot Prizes Top $500 Mark

  Mountaineer Search & Rescue Big Foot Hunt is adding up the prizes to be handed out during Weekend in the Wilds.  Organizers say businesses have donated more than $500.00 in cash and prizes to the hunters who successfully capture the twelve Big Foots! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]

Weekend Fun at the Park

Check out these programs happening this weekend at Sizerville State Park. Friday, June 28th at 2 p.m. – Nature Craft: Fish Prints! – Learn about the art of fish printing and create your own fishy work of art to take home. Meet on the pool deck, in the event of rain or thunder programming will […]

Weekend in the Wilds Ice Cream Social

    The First Presbyterian Church will be hosting their Annual Ice Cream Social featuring Penn State Creamery Ice Cream on Friday, July 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

High School Honors List

Following is the Cameron County High School Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Roll: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)

Join In the Fun at the Prospect Park Playground

    Prospect Park Playground was busy with kids and activities this past week.  The boys and girls who came to play at the playground ranged in age from 5 – 14 years old.  They arrived as early as ten o’clock and stayed until about two o’clock on most days with the playground supervisor facilitating […]