Elk County Catholic School System is hosting “Information Night” on Tuesday, January 29. There will be a session at each school, and the times and agendas are as follows: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Chief John Lovett and Emporium Borough Council President Joe Fragale presented the four men credited with saving the life of Krista Losey during an apartment fire on December 27th with Commendations for their heroism and selfless acts. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
The unemployment rate in Cameron County increased by nearly one percent in November, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Tourism and revenue generated from related industries are showing an upward trend across the thirteen-county region of the PA Wilds, according to a study recently released by Tennessee-based company North Star Destination Strategies. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Elk State Forest employees are assisting with a multi-year state-wide study aimed at gathering more information on the Golden Eagle and its migration habits. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Endless Mountain Chapter 34 of ABATE of Pennsylvania will hold a benefit for two Lumber Township employees who were seriously injured in an accident on Route 120 in November. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for December: Scott A. Horning conveyed property in Emporium Borough to Jeffery P. Young for $1.00. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Saturday, January 12th, at 6:30 p.m., at the Aroma Cafe and Restaurant, Tyler Wigfield and Casey Saline will be performing an acoustic show benefiting the Blood: Water Mission. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The following memorials have been given to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library Building Fund for 2012: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Eighth Annual Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association Coyote Hunt will be held February 15, 16 and 17. Hunting area for this event is statewide in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. Registration fee of $9.00 plus $1.00 for administration must be paid with registration. Participants must be a 2013 member of the […]
Get out and enjoy the snow! Join Sinnemahoning State Park’s naturalist for a chance to experience the Lowlands Trail on snowshoes! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The date of February 16 has been approved for the annual Parade of Stars sponsored by the Cameron County Fair Association. Proceeds of this event benefit the Fair Scholarship Fund and the 2013 Fair, which will be held in August. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) its required annual Purchased Gas Cost projection for gas purchases to be made beginning August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Three new 4-H organized clubs are starting in Cameron County! Get your children involved today! 4-H offers activities for youth between the ages of 8 and 18. These activities are focused on building knowledge and leadership among youth and helping them become productive citizens. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]
The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club will start distributing corn on Saturday, Jan. 12th, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. or later, if necessary, at the clubhouse on Sizer Run Road. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties (CEC) recently became a newly authorized Pearson VUE Test Center to provide on-site, on-demand computer-based testing for certification and professional licensure exams. Individuals can now choose from nearly one hundred exams including Cisco®, Citrix ®, CompTIA, Excelsior College, Evaluation Systems CCIS/PAPA, and the GED Testing Service®. […]
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Citizens and organizations across the country are lowering flags and coordinating activities to bolster support for the victims of Friday’s tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo A local nature-enthusiast and writer recently received a prestigious award from the Pennsylvania Forestry Association (PFA). (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County and indeed, all of Northcentral Pennsylvania, is taking a wait and see approach to what 2013 holds for drilling in the Marcellus Shale gas play. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners meet Wednesday (December 19) and are expected to approve the county’s 2013 budget. The proposed budget calls for $7.5 million in expenditures, nearly a mirror image of the 2012 budget. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Echo office will be open Thursday, Dec. 20th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be closed Friday, Dec. 21st through Wednesday, Dec. 26th, when it will reopen at its regular hours. The next issue of the Echo will be Jan. 2, 2013. Merry Christmas! (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for November: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Spring is a long way away, and Pennsylvania’s birds are dealing with harsh winter conditions. Setting up a backyard bird feeder is an excellent way to help them survive a difficult time of year. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
This holiday season give something that means something. Give blood and you could help save three lives. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Rite Aid will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 15th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a bake sale and pictures with Santa. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Margaret Harris, Flower Show Judge and Master Gardener, will encourage Garden Club members to have a Petite Standard Flower Show in July. Along with three other members of the Emporium Garden Club, she will display a petite arrangement for the club’s enjoyment and learning. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
The Gibson Township Christmas party will be held on December 22 starting at 5 p.m. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. The party will be at the Gibson Township Municipal Building. Music provided by the Down County Boys. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
“Yes, we are serving up a free Christmas supper again this year on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th! This is ‘Friends Serving Friends’ fourth year to serve our community and we are delighted to do so! Our Christmas meal will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aroma Cafe`.” (Full Story […]
The Annual Community Christmas Service will be held on Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church (205 E. 4th St.) The Reverend Jeremy Caskey of Faith Baptist Church will give the sermon. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Mark J. Shulkosky, M.D. has been selected as the Chief Medical Officer for Elk Regional Health System, a role in which he will serve on a part-time basis. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners continue to review their options surrounding the removal of the positions of Jury Commissioner. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Emporium Borough Council Monday night pretty much wrapped up business for the year with official adoption of the 2013 budget. The no tax increase budget calls for spending of $1,174,749. The document anticipates revenues of an equal amount. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Assault charges against Steven Crespo have been bound over to Cameron County Court. Crespo, 26, is charged with aggravated assault and simple assault for a July 4 incident inwhich he allegedly attacked Harry Erskine of Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County’s jobless rate showed slight improvement in October, according to information provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Center for Workforce Information. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Every week, a member of the Transit Center at Manas team is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic and most importantly, for a job well done. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County celebrates Christmas in the Wilds this weekend. “There are activities planned for both Emporium and Sinnemahoning plus activities that will delight all ages!” according to Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Johns Solak. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
New On the Shelves of the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library for December 2012: Treat Your Own Knees: A self-help treatment plan to fully rehabilitate 26 common knee injuries and conditions, by Brad Walker (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Everyone has that person on the list that stumps you year after year. This year, purchase Chamber Bucks at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. The gift certificates spend like cash and can be used at a broad range of local establishments in the region. They also make a great gift for employers who like […]
Northwest Savings Bank, in conjunction with the Salvation Army, will hold their annual collection of new, unwrapped toys for our community children. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
With our troops still overseas, the men and women in the Armed Forces are still in harm’s way. The Package Team Project is a great way to show our servicemen and women how much we all truly appreciate all they are doing and have done for us. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
Fiesta Mexicana – all you can eat and drink: tacos, sincronizadas, frijoles, desserts and punch – will be held Wednesday, December 12th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Cameron County High School cafeteria. Cost is $5.00/ticket and $15/family. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
St. Hilda’s Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will hold its annual cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 8th in front of the Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center starting at 9:30 a.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Emporium Senior Center’s Craft and Food Sale will be held on December 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center, 213 1/2 South Maple Street. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Breakfast With Santa is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Emporium firehall. Cost is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Saturday, December 8th, will be the annual Cookie Walk at the First United Methodist Church. For all their customers of the past years, they thank everyone for their support of this fund-raiser. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Memorial Detail is celebrating its 40th year of serving the Cameron County veterans and their families. On November 3rd, the Detail had a dinner honoring the members of the Memorial Detail. Pictured, kneeling: Ralph Grovanz Jr., Barry Sarick, and Joe Jones. Middle: Denny McKeone, Lanny Schuckers, Arnie Hayes, John Prosper, […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Even as they took to the woods Monday for the opening of rifle deer season, Cameron County hunters were still processing a so-so bear season. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo During November’s Return Day, Judge Richard Masson sentenced James Arthur Geelen, 43, of Emporium, on four charges of Theft by Unlawful Taking and four charges of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Funds. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Steven Crespo is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Cameron County Court Thursday on alleged assault charges. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) According to have earned money. This company registered in the major towns and strives to contact a slippery ethical misconduct issues must be […]
There’s something awesome going on behind the Woodland School! The Cameron County School District, Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, Bucktail Watershed Association, Lumber Heritage and the Cameron County Conservation District have received several grants to create an Environmental Education site on the other side of the dike. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
The 7th Annual Project Hat Tree, which benefits children of Cameron County, is in progress. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
It’s that time of year again… Christmas in the Wilds kicks off Friday, Dec. 7th with the ever popular “holiday home tour” at 6 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo At Thursday’s Cameron County School Board meeting, members discussed disciplinary actions and policy adoption, heard from concerned parents and handled a wealth of regular business. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor The tone of conversation between Emporium Borough and state officials about potential flood problems improved considerably last week. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County is once again poised to rank among the state’s leaders for bear hunting. A state-wide firearms bruin season opens Saturday and continues through Wednesday, November 21. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Down County residents who depend on the Sinnemahoning Post Office for their mail service last week learned that the community will retain its office, but hours will drastically be reduced. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County stuck to the Republican line in last week’s Presidential Election, bucking the national trend which gave President Obama another four years in office. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Rebecca Pasquinelli, Office Manager of Northwest Savings Bank, presented a donation of $2,000 from the Bank to Jill Carlson, Fund Drive Chairman for the Cameron County Community Chest. Northwest has been a contributor for over 35 years when they were Emporium Trust Company. Northwest is a great supporter of the community. The CCCC […]
Cameron County Drama Club will present a two hour family event of Comedy and Mystery this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Cameron County High School auditorium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following is the 1st Nine Weeks Award List for Woodland Elementary School: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Sheetz Convenience Restaurants have teamed up with Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to help veterans of those wars transition as they return home from service. The partnership will focus on raising awareness for IAVA, fundraising and job recruitment tools. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Penn State Cooperative Extension in Cameron County held its 92nd Annual Dinner on November 7. Jim Shoup, board president, welcomed everyone to the dinner that was catered by Valley Meats and held at the Emporium Firehall. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
A Chicken and Rib BBQ Benefit will be held at Emporium Moose on Saturday, Nov. 17th from noon until gone. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Headwaters Conservation Partnership is pleased to announce the distribution of a total of $14,875 in funding for six conservation projects located in five counties in the Headwaters region. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Hospice Volunteers Honored Community Nurses Hospice Volunteers were recognized for their years of service at the agency’s annual recognition dinner held at The Red Fern. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Circle the calendar! Friday, December 7, Christmas in the Wilds kicks off at noon! Shop, eat, tour homes and end the night with dessert. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Recently, students at both CCHS and Woodland Elementary participated in Mix It Up at Lunch Day. A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance a decade ago, Mix It Up encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries (more info at www.teachingtolerance.org or www.mixitup.org). (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]
The Annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. in St. Mark Catholic Church. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Community Nurses are pleased to announce their designation as a HomeCare Elite Top 100 among over 11,000 home care agencies in the United States. Community Nurses is a non-profit home health organization providing home health, hospice and home support services to area residents. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Jury selection and a federal trial for Thomas Smith of Emporium will be delayed until February 4, in the U.S. District Court in Williamsport. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)