by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Emporium Borough officials continue to deal with blighted properties and ordinance violations in town. An action plan was received from Matthew Grimone, of Shippen Township, concerning four downtown properties that were previously addressed through the magistrate, with two of the residential structures possibly slated for demolition, according […]
Sizerville State Park is looking for volunteers to help beautify the park. A Volunteer Spring Clean-Up Day will be held Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be doing trail maintenance, winter debris removal, gardening, managing invasive species, litter removal and more. Lunch will be provided.
Mason Shaffer, a Junior at Cameron County High School, was the first place winner of the Rotary 4 Way Speech Contest held at the Regional level in Clearfield April 22 with her speech on Girl’s Right to Education. The 4 Way Speech Contest incorporates the Rotary 4 Way Test: Is it the […]
Please join in The Fight Against Opioids, presented by Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc., on May 3rd at 6 p.m. in the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. Teen scene materials will be set up for adults only. For questions, call 486-0653.
For the month of April, Emporium Senior Center has designated John Ford as Senior of the Month. John’s favorite color is navy blue and he loves cats. John has lived in Emporium since 1966 and he really appreciates the friendly people. His wisdom for the younger generation is to “Listen to your elders—you […]
The Emporium Senior Center has many activities and informational programs planned for the month of May. All are welcome to attend. Friday, May 5th – “Foods to Help Boost Your Memory” at 11:45 a.m. Monday, May 8th – Club meeting at 1 p.m. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Tuesday, May […]
My name is James F. (Cowboy) Cackowski and I am announcing my candidacy for Lumber Township Supervisor. I was born and resided in Derry, PA but have been visiting Cameron County my entire life with my family at our camp. In 2010 I made the decision to make Cameron County Lumber Township my […]
The CCHS Class of 1992 is looking for addresses or contact information for the following classmates: Molly Armstrong, Mark Bender, Joe Berry, Teri Coppersmith, Tom Galford, Brett Gibbs, Christy McLaughlin, Steve Luckenbill, Tom Rossman and Stephanie Taylor. Please contact Holly Manginell at [email protected] or at 814-558-0517.
Please remove all fall and winter floral arrangements, Christmas wreaths, etc. from Newton Cemetery. Spring cleaning at the cemetery is now in progress and your cooperation will be appreciated.
The EHS/CCHS Alumni Association Board and Planning Committee, after much consideration, have updated the policy regarding attendance requirements for the Annual Alumni Banquet. Going forward, they have revised the policy to include those individuals who were students of EHS/CCHS through high school and have obtained GED status as eligible to attend the […]
The field trip that was planned via the Emporium Senior Center, to go see “Jonah” at the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster has been cancelled. Unfortunately, the number of interested individuals fell short of the needed goal by about eight people. They may see if there is enough interest again in the […]
Cameron Coumty High School Senior, Wyatt Geist constructed three bat houses as part of his senior project. His mentor for the project was Don Bickford of Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities. Toby Herzing, Forester for Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) initiated the project with CCOYA, who turned it over to […]
There’s music in the air at Cameron County School District. On Tuesday, May 9th the Woodland Elementary Band, Recorders, and Chorus will hold their annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. in the CCHS Auditorium. There will be an opportunity for audience participation in the last song. On Thursday, May 11th, the CCHS […]
Five housing projects in the 25th Senatorial District will receive a total of $345,000 to improve availability and affordability of housing, according to Senator Joe Scarnati. In Cameron County Northern Tier Community Action: Cameron County Community and Economic Development Program will receive $125,000. This funding will be used to reduce blight while increasing safety and […]
Jefferson County 4-H Air Rifle Team recently hosted the 2017 Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle event, held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds This is an annual event that is open to all 4-H Air Rifle members in the Central Region of Pennsylvania. Youth from Cameron, Elk, Potter, Jefferson, Centre and Clearfield […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center is hosting a variety of classes for adults and children. Repurposing furniture and pottery classes are limited to 10 students each. June 7 will feature Sally Azzato teaching painting techniques on furniture you own. Students are encouraged to bring small pieces to transform. Students will […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners discussed the state budget, economic news and conservation efforts at their regular meeting held Thursday in Emporium. Commissioner Lori Reed stated that the budget came up at a recent meeting of county commissioners from northwestern Pennsylvania. The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) is […]
An Emporium woman has been charged with two felony counts of endangering the welfare of children and a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person following an incident that occurred in the Emporium Borough in early April. Shalynn Marie Schatz, age 24, with home addresses listed in both Emporium and Penfield, was charged this […]
Over the past 41 years GKN Sinter Metals Emporium facilities (originally PPM) have been supporting the Cameron County Community Chest via employee contributions through payroll deduction. An added incentive is that the company also donates to the drive. Since the inception of this program, GKN has been a major contributor to the Cameron […]
An Emporium man was sentenced to serve 10 to 24 months in a county jail after pleading guilty last year to four felony charges including statutory sexual assault. Matthew Scott Kriner, age 27, entered open guilty pleas to felony counts of unlawful contact with a minor, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor During Return Day proceedings held Tuesday in Cameron County, a number of defendants entered pleas and were sentenced, but several received continuances for their cases. A guilty plea was accepted by Cameron County President Judge Richard Masson on behalf of Courtney Hays, age 26, of Weedville, on […]
Saturday, May 6th, is Model Railroad Day at the DuBois Mall. The 18th Annual Model Train Show is sponsored by the Allegheny Plateau Division Mid-Central Region, National Model Railroaders Association and will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local model railroaders will be there enjoying the “World’s Greatest Hobby.” The event […]
Don’t miss ‘Mark Twain’ this Saturday, April 29th when Emporium Storyteller Charles Kiernan brings him to life at the Emporium Firehall at 3 p.m. Twain is wont to ramble on about his boyhood memories, the newspaper publishing business, life on the Mississippi and frogs. Mostly, though, he likes to talk about the river. […]
Since its inception in the U.S. in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually throughout the world on April 22 as a day of environmental awareness. To celebrate Earth Day, Cameron County High School (CCHS) Outdoor Club, CCHS Envirothon Team, Cameron County Conservation District (CCCD), Emporium Garden Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth […]
Dog wardens from the state agriculture department announced plans to canvass five northcentral Pennsylvania counties during May. This outreach program helps to ensure that all dog owners in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Potter counties have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs. Pennsylvania law requires that all dogs three months or […]
Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities will host the Allegheny Highlands Bird Club (AHBC) April meeting on April 26 at the Andrews Farm. Ryan Magaro of Rich Valley Apiary will be doing a Honey Bee 101 presentation starting at 5:30 p.m. and the AHBC meeting will immediately follow the presentation. CCOYA will be offering […]
The third grade students of Woodland Elementary recently visited Sizerville State Park. The event was coordinated by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA). The first order of business after arriving was to release several dozen brook trout fingerlings in East Cowley Run stream. This was the end of a year-long adventure for the […]
Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson recently encouraged local fire departments to apply for federal grant assistance to help with fire prevention and safety efforts. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Program is currently open and will close on Friday, May 19 at […]
Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) recently delivered over 400 pheasant eggs to Cameron County School District. This year there are 11 classrooms at the Woodland School and two in the High School that are participating in the program. Each classroom is equipped with an incubator that is hoped to hatch about 40 […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Groundbreaking for new medical facilities at the Keystone Rural Health Consortia (KRHC) location in Emporium was held Thursday. Hallstrom Construction, of DuBois, will serve as general contractor on the $650,000 project, which is being funded through a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan. KTH Architecture of […]
The annual Salt Run Youth Fish Fest held this past Saturday at Andrews Farm in Shippen Township was a success, according to organizers. “Both the weather and fish cooperated this year with sunny skies and mild temperatures,” said Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) Director Don Bickford. “This has turned into a great […]
Roadwork in the Wykoff Run area progressed far enough for the detour to be ended and travelers to return to the area just ahead of fishing season. Wykoff Run Road (Route 2001) in Gibson Township had been closed for several weeks prior to opening day of fishing season to facilitate work on a […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The annual Spring Clean-Up will be held at the Shippen Township building from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 22. Residents of Lumber, Portage and Shippen townships whose refuse bills are paid-in-full are permitted to bring truckloads of household waste to the township for disposal for […]
Bobbi Fragale was inducted into the National Honor Society at Elk County Catholic High School. To be eligible for the National Honor Society, students must maintain a 93 grade point average for five consecutive semesters. Inductees also had to meet specific criteria related to leadership, service and character. Bobbi is a junior at […]
Let the magic of nature engulf you in an enchanting workshop. On Saturday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sinnemahoning State Park is offering a Fairy Garden Workshop. Enjoy fairy folklore while creating a miniature world to take home. Participants will be guided with step-by-step instructions and provided with a variety of natural […]
Country Blessings’ new hours are: Open noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, based on availability – look for flag. Every last Saturday of the month all is free in the hallway of Country Attic – upstairs from Country Blessings. Located in the Cameron County Christian Center […]
Patricia Greene from Emporium was named to the Dean’s List for the winter term at South Hills School of Business & Technology in State College. A graduate of Edinboro University she is a student in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professional Plus program designed for students who have a Bachelor’s degree in a related […]
The post prom committee is still preparing for the post prom to be held May 6th. Monetary and gift certificates are still being accepted. All proceeds provide those who attend with food and prizes to be won throughout the event. Any questions, please contact Kris Umble, 486-3745.
Mark your calendars! The Cameron County High School Drama Boosters invite you to attend “Follow the Yellow Brick Road,” an event where you can meet the cast of the upcoming presentation of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Bring your cameras and take pictures as your children interact with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, […]
The Emporium Office of Northwest Bank is gearing up for Community Banking Week in April. The office will observe this year’s theme, Grow your Community, with special events and activities during the week of April 24. “We’d like to thank our customers and community for their continued support. We’re proud to call Emporium […]
‘Mark Twain’ as told by storyteller Charles Kiernan, will be presented at the Emporium Firehall on Saturday, April 29 at 3 p.m. Storyteller Charles Kiernan, now retired, performs at theatres, schools, libraries, and arts festivals. The intent of the show is to give the audience a bit of Twain’s biography, his humor and […]
Brandi Magaro will visit the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library as part of a very special reading event on Monday, April 24, at 11 a.m. The featured story read by Magaro will be Daniel Finds a Poem, which is written and illustrated by Micha Archer. Daniel Finds a Poem is this year’s book […]
Cameron County High School announces its 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll: High Honors Grade 12: Desirae Fledderman, Kendyl Guisto, Madisen Guisto, Madison Harrier Grade 11: Tess Dubler Grade 10: Kamme Guisto, Sally Holjencin, Laila Smith Grade 9: Cameron Harrier Grade 8: Caden Beldin, Megan Gordon Grade 7: Mikenna Farabaugh, Natalie Zucal Honors Grade […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The water was perfect for this year’s Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic held this Saturday on the Driftwood Branch. This is the 43rd year of the annual Canoe Race, as it is called locally. The race was held a week late this year due to high-water […]
The Cameron County Recycling Center will likely be closed for several more months due to issues with construction of a new building. Amendment #1 was approved, which grants an extension to the completion date for the Recycling Grant Agreement. A pavilion to be constructed over the recycling center was measured incorrectly, causing delays in receiving […]
Youth are invited to the annual Salt Run Fish Fest this Saturday at Andrews Farm in Shippen Township. On Saturday, April 15, at 8 a.m., fishing season officially opens in north central Pennsylvania. Registration for the youth event begins at 7:30 a.m. “We are extremely proud of this event that has turned into […]
Cameron County Commissioners discussed the West Creek Rail Trail during their regular meeting held Thursday. Commissioners are looking into ways to assist organizers of the West Creek Rail Trail, which connects Emporium to St. Marys via a 19-mile section of old railway, keep the trail looking as good as the day it was […]
The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at the Cameron County Little League Complex on Sizerville Road. This year’s event is sponsored by the Cameron County Vets Club and VFW, the Emporium Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and the May Hollow Sportsmen’s Club. Sign-ups are available […]
St. Mark Catholic Church has announced its Holy Week Services. April 13th at 6:30 p.m., Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper. April 14th at 9 a.m., Good Friday: Prayer Service in O’Connell Hall 2 p.m., Passion of the Lord April 15th at 9 a.m., Holy Saturday: Prayer service in the Church […]
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Sinnemahoning Recreation Park on April 8. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the Hunt starting at 10:00. There will be plenty of eggs to find and the Easter Bunny to meet and have pictures taken with. A hot dog, chips and drink will be […]
Remember to stop at the Driftwood Sr. Center on Saturday, April 15th – First day of fishing season. Breakfast sandwiches starting at 7 a.m. or before and lots of homemade soups and sandwiches for lunch and lots more. Your support is appreciated.
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library will be closed Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15, in observance of the Easter Holiday. The library will reopen with its regular hours on Monday April 17.
The PA CareerLink of Cameron County is changing their office hours for a limited amount of time beginning Tuesday, April 11. Hours are reduced from four days a week down to two days a week. The new office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CCHS Music Boosters will be hosting an Adult Prom fund-raiser on Saturday, May 13 at the VFW from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15 per person. Grab some tickets, order a corsage and come join everyone for an awesome night of fun, dancing, a Chinese auction and 50/50. Formal attire is encouraged, […]
Children of the community are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Emporium. All children ages infant through grade 6 are invited to come and join the fun. The egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at the Alliance church on […]
The Cameron County Ministerial Association will be conducting a Good Friday service at noon on April 14th. The service will be held at the First Baptist Church, North Broad Street, with various pastors assisting with different parts of the service.
Down County Baptist Church would like to announce Easter Week services and happenings. Good Friday services will be held April 14th at 3 p.m. with time of fellowsip following. Saturday, April 15th, there will be a showing of the movie “Risen” at 6:30 p.m. Easter morning services are at 11:00.
Cameron County Historical Society is hosting a historical walk through Bradytown on April 22, starting at 10 a.m. Local historian Junior Murray, along with Cameron County Historical Society board member Wendy Davis, will guide the hike. “Though Bradytown is now a ghost town, it was once full of activity,” Davis said. “Bradytown was […]
The Emporium Garden Club kicked off their new year with a fabulous dinner catered by Jen Abriatis and a very lively beekeeping program by Ryan Magaro. The 30 members and guests were educated on the many facets of beekeeping and the value of the honey bees along with the various products the Magaro […]
The Pennsylvania CareerLink of Elk and Cameron Counties will be hosting its second annual Job Fair. With nearly 30 employers in attendance, you won’t want to miss this event. Come dressed for success and ready to take on your new career. It is encouraged that job seekers bring along a copy […]
The post prom committee is still preparing for the post prom to be held May 6th. Monetary and gift certificates are still being accepted. All proceeds provide those who attend with food and prizes to be won throughout the event. Any questions, please contact Kris Umble, 486-3745.
Cameron County secured real estate transactions for March: Richard A. Beck Sr. conveyed property in Shippen Township to Richard A. Beck Sr. Carol J. Pelton; Emporium Borough; Scott E. Pelton; $1.00. Cameron County Sheriff; Shippen Township; Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Diane L. Crosby; Shippen Township; Christopher M. Crosby; $1.00.
Powdered Metals Acquires AST Embassy Powdered Metals, Inc. announced the acquisition of all assets formerly known as the Emporium-based American Sintered Technologies (AST) Monday. Embassy, which has doubled in size and employment over the past four years, including $7 million in new investments, expects to gross $16 million in sales and employ approximately […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A sizable grant has been awarded to the Driftwood Borough for renovations to its public water system. The funds total $203,965, and will be used to create a new groundwater source of potable water through reconstruction of the filter plant in Nanny Run, and installation of new […]
High water conditions forced organizers to cancel the Cameron County Canoe & Kayak Classic scheduled for this past Saturday. The race, which was set to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning from the boat launch near the Emporium Country Club, was announced as postponed as of 12:30 p.m. on Friday. It has […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Emporium Borough officials are looking into measures to reduce the number of crashes on a corner near the Cameron County School District. A streets committee meeting has been set for next week, and input is expected from Emporium Borough Police Chief Dave Merritt and Street Supervisor Ted […]
Cameron County’s unemployment rate is down significantly for January 2017 compared to the previous month’s data, according to information made available from the Department of Labor and Industry at the end of last month. The rate for January 2017, the most recent data available, was calculated at 6.9%. For December, the rate was […]
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Lego Club starting Thursday, April 6 in the multi-purpose room of the library. The Lego Club, which will start at 4 p.m. and run until 5 p.m., is for children grades kindergarten through six. The program will […]
Woodland Elementary School announces its 3rd Nine Weeks Awards List. Grade 5 Mrs. Ream Honors (All A’s and B’s) Joshua Beer, Sabina Hoffower, Kierstyn Smith, Treyton Tucker Rose Tompkins Honors Trisidy Fowler, Lexi Weimer, Ryan Moore, Aubree Lorenzo, Kiersten Uber
‘Mark Twain,’ as told by storyteller Charles Kiernan, is coming to Emporium Saturday, April 29th. Cameron County Historical Society, Barbara Moscato Brown Library, and the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce have joined together to bring to our community this amazing performance to our area. This program will be held at 3 p.m. […]