Playground in the Wilds

  Partnering with three other organizations Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) recently coordinated a Playground in the Wilds program for the Cameron County Recreation Center. The young people who attended the program at South Park Playground were introduced to four interesting programs. Cameron County Conservation District’s Administrative Assistant, Jenn Dixon discussed bears. The students […]

Hygrade Inn, Restoring a Piece of Local History

by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor An Open House has been planned to give community members an opportunity to see the new Hygrade Inn Bed & Breakfast prior to restoration efforts. “We are holding an Open House because we want people to see the house before we start. Most people have never seen the inside […]

Richardson Resigns as School Board President

The Cameron County School District (CCSD) Board of Directors held an unscheduled meeting on Thursday evening to make additional personnel changes. Member Robert Lininger addressed assembled “anybody who thinks the decisions made last week were made lightly. Sadly, it had to be done,” he said, referring to the firing of two teachers and the move […]

Programs To Benefit Veterans Discussed at Commissioners Meeting

by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor Regional Veterans Career Employment Representative Byron Sutton presented information on programs to benefit veterans and businesses where veterans are employed during the Cameron County Commissioners meeting held Thursday in Emporium. Sutton is currently working with county Veterans Affairs’ (VA) directors from the four-county region made up of Cameron, Elk, […]

Woman Charged With Endangering Children

A Cameron County resident has been charged in Clearfield County after being found unconscious with two children in her care. Nicole Marie Whitmore, age 30, of Emporium, has been charged with two misdemeanors each of charges of endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person following an incident that occurred last week in […]

Smoker Receives Outstanding Chemistry Major Award

Serena Smoker, a senior with a major in Chemistry from Emporium, was recently presented with the American Chemical Society Outstanding Chemistry Major Award at Lycoming College’s annual Honors Convocation in April.

Sizerville Park Programs Come join us at Sizerville State Park as we explore the outdoors and the critters that call the park home!  The following programs will be offered this weekend: Friday, June 23rd 2 p.m.   “Amazing Animal Adaptations!” Do you know what an adaptation is or how animals use them? If you answered […]

Rotary News

Rotarian Phil Jones introduced Janice Tata, VP of Development of BriMark Builders, LLC as the guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon meeting June 13th.  When a community is interested in building a hotel, she facilitates the land, investors and financing. BriMark Builders, LLC is the preferred hotel general contractor partner of Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, […]

Food Pantry

The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, June 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street in Emporium.

Motorcycle Dice Run Benefits Juvenile Diabetes

The Allegheny Mountain Chapter Nam Knights of America is sponsoring a Dice Run June 24th, which will benefit Juvenile Diabetes. Entry fee for the ride is a donation; there is no set price. Please make a difference in a child’s life and donate. The ride will start at the Emporium Moose Lodge #368. Registration will […]

Community Chest $2,785 Short of Goal

As of June 12th, the Community Chest has collected $17,715 toward their $20,500 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed.  The 2017 Fund Drive will be kept open until September 30. This month’s featured organization will be the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library helps to maintain the many important services of […]

Used Book Sale Now Going On

The Friends of the Library annual Used Book Sale will be held from Wednesday, June 28 through Saturday, July 1 . The sale will be held during library hours at the Barbara Moscato Brown Public Library. The sale is held in conjunction with Weekend in the Wilds in the community. Along with used hard back […]

Driftwood Senior Center Helps Out Hikers

One year ago at the Annual QIDC 100 Mile Yard Sale a very friendly couple visited the Driftwood Senior Center and introduced themselves and became our friends. One year later they knew they could count on The Driftwood Seniors for assistance. Jane Huston and Ernie Werstler from Reamstown, Lancaster County needed a ride from Sinnemahoning […]

Public Library News

Parents/Guardians, don’t forget that the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library Summer Reading Program registration week is coming up the week of June 26th at the library. Youngsters who have just completed Kindergarten through and including sixth grade are eligible to participate in the Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Build A Better World.” The […]

Garden Club To Meet

The Emporium Garden Club will meet on Monday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church Hall. The program for the June meeting will be presented by Margaret Harris about container gardening. Margaret will demonstrate container and plant selections as well as soil preparation and after-care. Come and join everyone for an informative meeting. […]

Cole Memorial, UPMC Sign Letter of Intent To Pursue Affiliation

Cole Memorial announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to integrate Cole Memorial into the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) network with UPMC Susquehanna. UPMC Susquehanna, integrated with UPMC in October 2016, will provide management services to what would become UPMC Cole. UPMC Susquehanna’s close geographic distance to Cole and historical […]

Weekend in the Wilds Shaping Up To Be Biggest, Best Yet

This year’s Weekend in the Wilds event promises to be bigger and better than ever featuring the largest number of vendors the event has ever hosted. While most activities will occur over a two-day span on Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library’s Annual Book Sale will kick-off next […]

School Board Makes Curriculum Cuts, Raises Taxes 1.2 Mills

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor About 50 people attended the Cameron County School District (CCSD) board meeting to voice their objections to the proposed cuts to education at Cameron County High School (CCHS). Curriculum changes are anticipated as  board members attempt to balance the 2017-18 budget. Members have been attempting to cut […]

Abriatis To Represent CCHS at Laurel Festival

    Molly Abriatis has been selected to represent Cameron County in the 2017 Laurel Festival. The Wellsboro community is inviting the public to join in the weeklong 76th Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival celebration now through Sunday, June 18. The family-friendly event includes the Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen competition. Molly is the daughter of […]

Little League Carnival Hits Town Monday

    The Cameron County Little League and Bartlebaughs Amusements will be holding the carnival on Broad Street the week of June 19th through June 24th. Advance tickets will be $6.00 a strip and will be available at the Chamber office, the K of C, the courthouse (Staci Brown) and from Beth Newhouse and Sandy […]

Vandalism at Cameron County Ballfields

    Last week, reports of vandalism were received by Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) from officials at both the softball fields in Sizerville and the Little League Complex near Prospect Park. At the Sizerville softball fields, unknown individuals entered the complex, presumably at night, and applied white spray paint graffiti inside of the dugouts. At […]

Two Men Charged With Additional Burglaries

    Two men arrested in the Wykoff Run area last year after absconding from parole are being charged in a burglary case stemming from their time in Cameron County. Elijah Jacob Conser, age 22, of Punxsutawney, and Austin Obrien Eckert, age 23, of York, have been charged with felony counts of burglary and criminal […]

Lt. Governor Stack Visits Region

    Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack visited northcentral Pennsylvania this week to speak with local officials and residents and visit attractions. Stack took part in a presentation and roundtable discussion led by members of the Potter County Veterans’ Service Committee and veterans service representatives from Cameron, McKean and Potter counties on Thursday morning in […]

Nearly 60 Snakes Turned In During Annual Hunt

    The results of the 2017 Sinnemahoning Snake Hunt are in, with nearly 60 snakes turned in throughout the weekend event held at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club.  The event is hosted by the sportsmen’s club and the Keystone Reptile Club, which facilitates several such hunts throughout the state annually. Of those, Sinnemahoning typically boasts […]

Emporium Rotary Club Awards Five Scholarships

    The Emporium Rotary Club awarded five scholarships to CCHS Seniors during their luncheon meeting June 6th. Katrina Conner, received the Technical Scholarship of $1,000.  Katrina is the daughter of  Ann and Chuck Conner  and will be attending the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center in the LPN program. Madison Harrier received a one-time […]

Cameron County High School Honors List

    Cameron County High School announces its 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll: High Honors Grade 12: Autumn Abriatis, Corrine Burnside, Desirae Fledderman, Kendyl Guisto, Madisen Guisto, Madison Harrier, Kassidy McLaughlin Grade 11: Shannon Lee Crisp, Tess Dubler Grade 10: Kamme Guisto, Sally Holjencin Grade 9: Jacob Cook, Cameron Harrier Grade 8: Caden Beldin, Megan […]

Rotary News

  Rotarian Kim Jones introduced District Attorney Jeanne Rees Miglicio (left) as the guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon June 6th.  Attorney Miglicio grew up and attended school in Emporium through 10th grade, after which her family moved to Austin, where she graduated from Austin High School.   In 1992, she moved back to Emporium […]

Dice Run Benefits Juvenile Diabetes

    The Allegheny Mountain Chapter Nam Knights of America is sponsoring a Dice Run June 24th, which will benefit Juvenile Diabetes. Entry fee for the ride is a donation; there is no set price. Please make a difference in a child’s life and donate. The ride will start at the Emporium Moose Lodge #368. […]

Sizerville Park Weekend Activities

    Come join everyone at Sizerville State Park as we explore the outdoors and the critters that call the park home!  The following programs will be offered this weekend: Friday, June 16th  8 p.m.   “Jewels Among the Flowers” Come to the Campground Amphitheater to learn about one of nature’s fastest fliers, the hummingbird. […]

Annual Library Used Book Sale

    The annual Used Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will take place very soon. All funds from the sale benefit the Barbara Moscato Brown Public Library. The sale will be held on June 28 through July 1 during library hours in the conference room to the rear of the library. […]

Community Band Practice Schedule

    It’s that time again to rev up the St. Marys/Emporium Community Band.  This has always been a lot of fun in the past and everyone is looking forward to another great season.  This year rehearsals will be on Tuesday/Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with ALL rehearsals occurring at the St. […]

C&N Reaches Over 1,000 Children With ‘Teach Children To Save’

Citizens & Northern Bank team members throughout their footprint in New York and Pennsylvania participated in the annual “Teach Children to Save” initiative sponsored by the American Bankers Association Education Foundation. Classroom presentations and bank visits were held throughout April and May, with over 1,000 students in 22 local schools and organizations participating. Since 2008, […]

Shupe Represents Austin In Laurel Festival

    Miss Sydnee Shupe will represent Austin Area Junior-Senior High School and her community as a Pennsylvania Laurel Queen candidate in the 76th Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival celebration now through Sunday, June 18. A daughter of Jessica Woodard-Scott of Coudersport and Troy Shupe of Emporium, she will be a senior at her high […]

Harrier, Guisto Earn Top Honors In CCHS Class of ‘17

    Cameron County High School proudly announces that Madison Harrier and Madisen Guisto have earned the titles of Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2017, respectively. Madison Anna Harrier, Valedictorian, is the daughter of Sheri Larson and Rich Harrier. She has participated in basketball, golf and student council and is a member of […]

Fallen Veterans Remembered with Parade, Ceremony

    Fallen veterans were remembered with a parade and ceremony in honor of Memorial Day in Emporium on Monday. The Cameron County Memorial Detail led the parade, which featured a number of local veterans riding a float, Cameron County Little League baseball, softball, minor league, and t-ball teams, the Cameron County High School (CCHS) […]

WalkWorks Trail To Be Opened in Emporium

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor A loop trail has been created in Emporium as part of the WalkWorks program to promote healthy lifestyles and activities. The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Emporium Borough worked with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the University of Pittsburgh to create a 1.67-mile walking loop […]

Teutech Tax Assessment Appeal Resolved

    Resolution 2017-6, which resolves a tax assessment appeal with Teutech, was approved by Cameron County Commissioners during their regular meeting held Thursday afternoon. The Teutech Tax Assessment appeal sought to lower the property value of the light industrial facility located at 227 Barton Street in Emporium, and was filed in November of 2015. […]

Children’s Fair Thursday

    The Cameron County Children’s Fair is coming to the Emporium Firehall on Thursday, June 1st from noon to 3 p.m. Bring the kids and enjoy balloon creations by Bubbles the Clown; face painting; games; ice cream; popcorn; drinks; hot dogs; prizes; and lots of free stuff from vendors. There will be giveaways for […]

Drum & Henry Fishing Derby Set For Sunday

    The 63rd Annual Drum and Henry Fishing Derby will be held this weekend, on Sunday, June 1, at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club on Sizer Run Road. The Drum and Henry Fishing Derby got its start in 1954, organized by businessmen Norm Drum and Ed Henry. The event was originally held at […]

Community Pool Opens Monday

    The Cameron County Community Pool will open on Monday, June 5th. Advance tickets may be purchased in the High School Principal’s Office beginning Monday, May 22 through June 2. Each ticket price will increase $2.00 beginning June 5.    

Cameron County Students Participate In State Envirothon Challenge

    Sixty-four High School teams representing their counties and their schools in Pennsylvania participated at the annual Pennsylvania Envirothon in central Pennsylvania for two days on May 23 and May 24.  The team for Cameron County High School was sponsored by Cameron County Conservation District and consisted of Ariel Farren, Eliza Farabaugh, Justin Bush […]

Art Week Event Offers Free Art Classes

    An Art Week event is being sponsored by Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (ADAS) from June 5 through June 9. Classes will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Hall and will feature local artists and specialists as teachers. On Monday, June 5, a jewelry-making class will be taught by […]

Senior Center Happenings

Emporium Senior Center has the following programs and activities planned in the coming weeks. All are welcome to attend.  Wednesday, June 7th – ELK Program at 9 a.m. A speaker will be coming from the Elk Visitor’s Center and is even planning to bring elk antlers and other props to look at. Sounds like a […]

Emporium Bike Friendly

    Bicycle racks have been installed in downtown Emporium.  Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, Emporium Borough and Cameron County School District joined forces in the project.   Two racks donated for the project needed to be retrofitted for installation. Cameron County High School students Michael Clingan, Ebon Jackson, Josh Lane and Ryan Chilcote, under […]

This Weekend at Sizerville Park

    Come join everyone at Sizerville State Park as we explore the outdoors and the critters that call the park home!  The following programs will be offered this weekend: Friday, June 2nd  3 p.m.   “Stream Stomp” Are you looking for a fun- filled adventure to celebrate the first weekend of June? Come with […]

Donations Still Needed For Senior Center Yard Sale

    Time is ticking and Emporium Senior Center’s Indoor (Rain or Shine) Yard Sale is almost here. The center is still receiving donations, which can be dropped off at the center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Drop off your unwanted items, giving them opportunity to become someone else’s treasures. The […]

Family Fishing Weekend

    The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club pond will remain open after the Drum and Henry fishing derby until June 11th for youth fishing. This year the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club is inviting families to attend June 10 and June 11 for additional fishing opportunities. The Clubhouse will be open from 11 a.m. […]

VFW Auxiliary Meeting

    The VFW Auxiliary will be having their picnic dinner on Wednesday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. Hot dogs and burgers will be provided; please bring a dish to pass.     

Support Group

    Adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to the Bereavement Support Group meeting on Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at the Penn Highlands Community Nurses St. Marys office located on the campus of Penn Highlands – Elk.       

Class of ‘68 Reunion Meeting

    Attention Class of 1968:  There will be an organizational meeting for the 50th class reunion on Tuesday, June 13th at 10:30 a.m. at the Cabin Kitchen.    

Carnovale Named Mayor of the Year

    Emporium Borough Mayor Bruno Carnovale and current Borough Council President Luann Reed were both honored at a recent meeting of the Pennsylvania Borough Association for their service to the community. Carnovale has served as a borough official for more than 50 years, first as a council person for 18 years, then as Civil […]

Country Club To Host Young Golfers

by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A new opportunity to introduce area youth to the sport of golf has been launched at the Emporium Country Club (ECC) and will kick-off this Thursday evening. Beginning Thursday, May 18, children ages eight and up will be welcomed to ECC beginning at 5:30 p.m. to give golf a […]

Banquets, Ceremonies To Honor Graduates

    The Cameron County School District (CCSD) has organized an additional ceremony for graduating seniors to ensure recognition goes to seniors receiving awards, and the organizations presenting them. Dr. Keith Wolfe suggested the move to provide an additional opportunity for honoring graduating seniors and community members who provide opportunities for continuing education. Traditional Baccalaureate, […]

County Unemployment Rate at 7.1%

    Cameron County’s unemployment rate was calculated at 7.1% for the month of February as it continued to hover between 6.5% and 8.5% over the past few months. The Pennsylvania rate for the same time period was calculated at 5.0%, down slightly from previous months. State numbers are also in for March, showing the […]

Bald & Fat Classic To Become Annual Event

    The Cameron County BAGUBA Club recently hosted a Bald & Fat Classic wrestling tournament that will be planned as an annual event to raise money for local wrestlers. The BAGUBA—Brutally Aggressive Guys Uninhibited by Adversity—Club supports wrestling at the Junior Olympics wrestling level for elementary-aged students, and some activities for the Cameron County […]

Food Pantry

    The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, May 24, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street in Emporium.     

Driftwood Senior Center Meet & Greet

    The Driftwood Senior Center is happy to hold a State Police Meet & Greet for the community.  Wednesday, May 24th, Trooper Wooster from the Emporium State Police Barracks will be at the Driftwood Senior Center from appoximately 10 a.m. until noon.  Come and meet Trooper Wooster and enjoy some informative conversation.   If […]

Drama Club Fundraiser

    The CCHS Drama Boosters are holding a spring fundraising event. Students who are a part of the drama program are taking orders for Jeff’s Jams and Salsa.  These popular products are available in many different varieties of jams and salsa.  Each product comes in a pint jar and costs $6.00.  Orders will be […]

Yeti Raffle

    The Allegheny Mountain Chapter, Nam Knights of America MC is sponsoring a raffle to support the restoration of the WW I Memorial in Emporium. The raffle prize package consists of 10 Yeti items and cost is $5.00 for one or three for $10. One hundred percent of the money goes to the restoration […]

Legion Aux. Nominations

    The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 194 will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 22 in the back room of the VFW. Officer nominations for the 2017-2018 year will be held.    

Volunteers Luncheon

    The Emporium Senior Center had an ice cream social to honor all of their amazing volunteers. The volunteers who were able to attend seemed to have a great afternoon filled with ice cream sundaes, good conversation, and laughter.  Each volunteer was presented with a certificate and a small token of thanks. According to […]

Country Blessings Wedding Room

    Country Blessings has expanded to include a wedding room which contains bridal gowns and all other clothing for weddings and special occasions. Please stop in and let them bless you for your special day.    

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner In Austin

    Members of the Austin Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, May 21, at the Austin Fire Station. Serving begins at 3 p.m.   All proceeds will benefit Rob Freer, who is a lifelong resident of Austin and a life member of the Department. Rob has served in many […]

Spaghetti Dinner, Gun Shoot

    The Cameron County Bucktail Rod and Gun Club will hold a spaghetti dinner and gun shoot on May 20 at the Club at Sizer Run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  This dinner is free to present members.  If the member brings a guest they are requesting a small donation for that guest. […]

Umble Hosting 5k For Down Syndrome Awareness

    Alex Umble, a member of the class of 2018, is hosting a 5k Run/2 mile Walk along with a Buddy Walk to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which one has an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.  “I lost a brother and have a cousin, Levi, […]

Musical Tribute Planned For Gladys Schultz

    A memorial concert in honor of Gladys Shultz will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Fourth Street in Emporium. The concert is a celebration of Schultz’s many years as a musician in Elk and Cameron counties. She was the organist and pianist at the […]

Bald & Fat Wrestling Tournament Saturday

    by Amanda Jones  Echo News Editor An adult wrestling tournament is being planned to be held at Woodland Elementary School beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6. The Bald & Fat Classic (B&FC), organized by Joe Musti of York, is a series of wrestling tournaments “for real men who’ve passed their prime […]

Haskins Charged With Rape of a Child

    A local man has been charged with a number of crimes related to inappropriate contact with a minor in his care. Shane Michael Haskins, age 35, with addresses listed in both Emporium and Port Allegany, has been charged with first-degree felony counts of rape of a child, statutory sexual assault and aggravated indecent […]

Suspects Charged In Emporium Assault

    Three individuals have been charged following an altercation that took place in the Borough of Emporium earlier this month. Michael E. Hallowell, age 48, Dana Lee Grovanz, age 35, and Christopher James Grovanz, age 37, have each been charged with a felony count of rioting with the intent to commit a felony for […]

Search Warrant Issued In Pettit Rape Investigation

    Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the alleged rape of a minor that occurred in the Emporium Borough last week. A search warrant was obtained through Magisterial District Judge Barry Brown’s office in Emporium following reports of a rape made by a known 15-year-old juvenile female, alleged to have occurred in the downstairs apartment […]