Madi Guisto will host a Pink/Teal Basketball game on Friday, February 3rd, to raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer. This home game against Coudersport will be played at the Cameron County High School gym, with JV starting at 6 p.m. and Varsity to follow.
The Elk County Striders have announced the following races for 2017. Fever 4 Mile Run & Walk on March 18 at 10 a.m., 212 Lexington Ave., Warren. Contact Jody Gardner, Warren YMCA, (814) 726-0110, ext. 121, [email protected] Dahoga Dash 5K on May 28 at 9 a.m., 40 Dahoga Road, Wilcox.
Northern Mockingbird by Phil Burkhouse Several weeks ago a local resident asked if I would take some of her guests from Florida on a wandering aimlessly adventure. They were from Tampa, and we enjoyed an elk excursion and an afternoon firing a variety of 22 firearms. The 12-year-old thoroughly enjoyed these adventures; they […]
by William Crisp Several times I have written about my ol’ 16 gauge shotgun, “Desperado.” The quick catch-up story is that Desperado was a hand-me- down Springfield side-by-side that I fell in love with despite its ugly appearance and disdainful flaws from our first hunting trip together back in 1991. It was a […]
Let the eagle watching begin. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Eagle Cam is back online. The Game Commission today launched the latest rendition of its Eagle Cam, which enables viewers worldwide round-the-clock access to live video and audio captured at a bald-eagle nest in Hanover, Pa. and streamed in real time via the internet. […]
The following memorials were made to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library for the third and fourth quarters of 2016. The following books were placed in honor of: Richard A. Sarick for his many years of service by The Board of Directors and Staff of the Barbara Brown Memorial Library: Grand Opera: The […]
Explore Sinnemahoning State Park in the winter and learn a new skill. The Park’s Winter “Get Outdoors” Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski Loaner Program returns. It’s easy, and it’s fun! When enough snow covers the trails, a limited number of cross-country skis and snowshoes will be available for use within the park, with […]
Given in memory of Dr. Allen M. Blackburn by Tony Moscato Given in memory of Dr. Allen M. Blackburn by Matt and Nancy Zoschg Given in memory of Shirley B. Blackburn by Tony Moscato Given in memory of Norma Dill Hickoff by Matt and Nancy Zoschg
Sinnemahoning State Park ushers in 2017 with a variety of interpretive and outdoor recreation programs. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, indoors, as we watch the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window. Coffee with the Birds will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 9 a.m. to 10 […]
Don’t miss out on your chance to laugh harder than you have in a long time! Come see a member of the audience float in thin air. You’ll see a mind reading raccoon and it will snow indoors during the show! The AHS Class of 2018 will sponsor “The Jason Christopher Comedy Magic Show” […]
Rotarian Chris McFall introduced members of the CCHS Drama Club (from left to right), Amily Schatz, (Chris McFall), Jaecay Major and Ann Burt, who updated the club on projects, needs and efforts it takes to put on a production. Each year the club puts on a fall and spring play. Ann Burt is […]
As part of the CCSD enrichment program, 16 Cameron County students recently had the opportunity to visit the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The trip, coordinated by Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA), is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. […]
All volunteers serving with the Emporium and Sinnemahoning Fire companies, Cameron County and Sinnemahoning Ambulance services, Mountaineer Search and Rescue, and Cameron County Emergency Management are invited to a free taco dinner on Saturday, January 28th. The dinner will be at the Emporium Firehall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All volunteers with […]
The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) are planning a youth ice fishing event for January 28th at Bucktail Lake in Sizer Run. The program is for youth ages 17 and under accompanied by an adult. The event will start at 10 a.m. and last until 2 […]
Belong to the Emporium Senior Center? When was the last time you were there? Stop by and see all that’s been done to improve the comforts for you. Thanks to Cliff Clark for his efforts to secure the block grant the Center was able to receive really made a difference in the […]
The Emporium Senior Center will hold a Pancake Supper on Saturday, January 21st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, and coffee will be served.
A Dollar Dinner (spaghetti) will be held February 4th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emporium First United Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce Street. Eat in only! All proceeds will be given to the Emporium Boy Scout Troop #551.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The Emporium Borough is one of three communities to gain acceptance into the WalkWorks program through the state Department of Health and the University of Pittsburgh this year. “The program is designed to promote healthy lifestyles and activities,” said Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Director Tina Johns-Solak. […]
Saturday’s Penn State DuBois Women’s basketball game against Lehigh University marked Pat Lewis’ 1,000th career game as a coach. Lewis coached for 30 years at Cameron County High School. He coached the Lady Raider junior varsity for six years and the varsity girls for 24 years. He also coached the Raider boys junior […]
Cameron County School District (CCSD) Board Members approved a bid entered by the Emporium Borough for purchase of a former residence slated for demolition. Approval has already been given by the borough and the Cameron County Commissioners, paving the way for the former Lundin Home located at 236 West Fifth Street to be […]
Cameron County School District (CCSD) board members are working to improve the playground areas at Woodland Elementary school. A bid of $7,410 from Losey Contracting was approved for removal of old mulch, excavation and installation of drainage pipe and a gravel base at the Kindergarten playground. Board members decided to set a deadline […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Pennsylvania’s Unemployment rate ticked back down for November 2016, as was indicated by preliminary data analyzed last month by the Pennsylvania Center for Workforce Information and Analysis (CWIA). The rate for November 2016 has been calculated at 5.7% statewide, compared to the 5.8% rate recorded for October of […]
Kinzua Bridge Viaduct, Part 2 by Phil Burkhouse This week I will finish my article on a destination you should definitely consider, the Kinzua Bridge Viaduct. Last week I mentioned the original iron viaduct was constructed to shorten the time and distance needed to deliver raw materials from areas south of the bridge […]
by William Crisp Living where I do I have become accustomed to all kinds of noises in the night. I even expect weird noises seasonally. Porcupines make a mating racket in June, coyotes get active now and really get vocal in February and bears even make some weird noises. I enjoy the noises […]
by Nelson Haas After many years of tracking both man and beast, I soon learned that the apparent ease of tracking in snow can produce a false sense of security where your concentration levels are not up to maximum and you’re going to make a mistake. Of course snow tracking is fast and […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team dropped two of three basketball games and suffered their first two North Tier League defeats in a busy slate. On Monday they were defeated at home by unbeaten Coudersport, on Wednesday they fell at Port Allegany and […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider basketball team played two games last week and split the contests. On Thursday they dropped a home league game to Port Allegany but rebounded on Saturday to defeat AAAA Bradford in a non-league tilt. CCHS was also scheduled to […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba wrestling team traveled to Smethport last Thursday but were beaten by the Hubbers 46-12. CCHS only picked up forfeit wins by Ethan Fields and Shea Garrigan in the match. The home opener that was scheduled for last Tuesday with […]
with Rich Summers I had an interesting conversation with CCHS Athletic Director Dave Sullivan this week concerning the District 9 basketball playoffs and he convinced me of his position on the Red Raiders’ and Lady Red Raiders’ entrance in the tournament. Currently the Cameron County School District has a policy of requiring a […]
(1933-2017) Richard W. Hickoff, 83, of 804 Rich Valley Road, died Sunday evening (Jan. 15, 2017) at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
I believe a few weeks ago the question was asked: “How was the Warner Hotel involved with the police”? The following could be an answer: In the 1950s my father, “Erg” Murray was employed as a boro police officer. Only the “Night Cop.” In those days patrol cars didn’t have radios so the only […]
My compliments to the Cameron County Commissioners! We are one of very few counties in the great State of Pennsylvania that did not impose a tax increase for the 2017 fiscal year (check out our surrounding counties). County residents, you should be proud of these commissioners and thank them! Consider the fact that in […]
The Christabelle Club of Emporium recently made a $2,000 donation to the Cameron County Ambulance Service. Bill Pennington (center) from the Cameron County Ambulance Service is shown with David B. Smith (right), President of the Christabelle Club, and Art May, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #990.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Emporium’s Shade Tree Commission is working with the borough and contractors to remove a number of large trees that are unhealthy or are likely to become so in the near future. Shade Tree Commission member Don Caton stated that the commission is working to remove larger trees […]
Cameron County Commissioners approved a payment from Act 13 funds for a façade improvement program to benefit businesses in the Borough of Emporium. The $6,750 grant will be used by Sylvan Heritage Council (SHC) to help match funds applied for through a Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) program. The borough has […]
An Emporium man has been charged with burglary after home surveillance video footage was turned over which showed him wearing the same clothes during the burglary as when he was interviewed by police. Victor Lee Elliott, age 35, of Emporium, faces felony charges of burglary and criminal trespass, along with misdemeanor counts of […]
Employees of the Emporium Borough removed a beaver dam constructed inside a six-foot diameter culvert pipe on the western outskirts of town recently. The beaver dam had three residents, which were removed from the dam with permission from the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Shippen Township Supervisors held reorganizational and regular meetings last Tuesday night to kick off the New Year. The township will operate under a budget of approximately $830,000 for 2017, without a tax increase. The property tax millage rate will remain at 5 mills for Shippen Township residents. […]
Cameron County secured real estate transactions for December: Jack L. Montag conveyed property in Lumber Township to David J. Questiaux for $1.00. Carl L. Beldin; Gibson Township; William A. Moate; $1.00. John F. Decheubell; Gibson Township; Richard L. Liddle; $22,000. Anthony T. Chiappini; Shippen Township; Ryan M. Kunes; $2,442.
Brenda Porter, Interim Director and Chief Operating Officer of Penn Highland Elk’s Community Nurses described the agency’s mission and program as the guest speaker at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Emporium Rotary Club January 3rd. Brenda is shown with Rotarian Georgiann Holly (right). In 1929, members of the Woman’s Club of St. […]
St. Mark Coffee House will be held Sunday, Jan. 15th beginning at 3:30 p.m. in O’Connell Hall (basement of St. Mark Church). Enjoy great music performed by The Ron Tusing Band with Fr. Paul following the Rosary Society Spaghetti Dinner.
St. Mark Rosary Society will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, January 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in O’Connell Hall (basement of St. Mark Church). Cost is $7.00 adults, $3.00 children 12 and under.
The Emporium Senior Center Sunday bingo will resume on January 15. Due to the fact that St. Mark’s is having their spaghetti dinner that day, the Center will not have any food available. Come out and enjoy the afternoon, then go have a delicious meal at St. Mark and enjoy the music afterward. […]
The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club will start distributing corn on Saturday, January 14th, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. or later, if necessary, at the clubhouse on Sizer Run Road. Two bushels will be given to each member with a card and will then be charged $2.00 a bushel if you want […]
U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) recently was sworn in as United States Representative for Pennsylvania’s 5th District in the 115th Congress. Rep. Thompson was joined by his wife, Penny, as well as family members, friends, and supporters. “I am humbled by the opportunity to serve my friends and neighbors in the U.S. […]
A.B.A.T.E of PA. Endless Mountains Chapter 34 will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, January 14th at the Emporium Moose Club at 11 a.m.
A Home School Program, “Bears and Bees If You Please!” will be presented at the Sinnemahoning State Park on Tuesday, January 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. In recognition of Winnie the Pooh Day, bring out your youngest learners as we explore bears and honey bees.
The Emporium Senior Center will hold a Pancake Supper on Saturday, January 21st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, and coffee will be served.
The Emporium Senior Center will hold a Community Nurses Day on Tuesday, January 17th. Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings from 11-11:30 a.m.
Hi Kent! Haven’t written in quite a while, so I thought I’d start out the New Year right. I first want to thank you again for what you have been doing. You sure have brought many fond memories back to everyone. Would like to tell all the other pin setters that I, too, set […]
(1924-2016) Mary Rose Petruzzi, 92, of the Residential Care Center at The Lutheran Home at Kane, formerly of 200 Holman St., Kane, died Friday (Dec. 23, 2016) at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
(1926-2017) Virginia A. Segulin, 90, of Route 46, passed away Friday (Jan. 6, 2017) in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.
(1927-2016) Martin R. “Marty” Benson, 89, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina (formerly of Emporium) left this life peacefully on (Dec. 11, 2016) in the Lakes at Litchfield Retirement Community’s physical therapy facility.
with Rich Summers This is the time of year when I watch a lot of basketball. Between high school and college I literally watch hundreds of games and one thing finally struck me at the Lady Raider game Friday night. To win consistently a team has to have good shooters who are able to knock […]
The Junior High Bagubas competed at the Union City Tournament recently. Nate Palumbo improved his record to 9-0 by taking first place, going 3-0 on the day. Sean Lathrop went 3-2, taking fourth place; he is 9-3 on the year. Also competing for the Bagubas were Chandler Chaney and Aaron Kepple, picking up […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider Baguba varsity wrestling team had two road matches last week and collected their first victory of the year. On Tuesday they won at Oswayo Valley and on Thursday they were beaten at Ridgway. “We wrestled very well against Oswayo Valley,” […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider basketball team had two North Tier League games last week and came away with one win and one loss. On Wednesday they dropped a road game at Galeton but on Friday rebounded to top Smethport. At Galeton, Madison Harrier netted […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team improved to 3-0 in North Tier League action with a pair of wins last week. On Tuesday they defeated Galeton in a home game and on Thursday they won at Smethport. On Tuesday, Adam Shaffer scored nineteen […]
by Nelson Haas SWEETFERN Comptonia peregrina Against a white, winter background, the dark foliage of the sweetfern is quite artistic. Sweetfern is actually a semi-woody shrub with fern-like leaves and belongs to the Bayberry family. It’s not a fern. It is commonly known for its distinctive aroma, which I would describe […]
by William Crisp So far the New Year has been pretty cold. It’s January; bird and flintlock season is winding down and things to do are getting few and far between. I personally have been frozen to my couch watching NFL playoff football, but soon that will wax and wane down to four […]
Destination: The Kinzua Bridge Viaduct, Part 1 by Phil Burkhouse Deer in our area can take a break after this Saturday, which marks the end of the extended archery and flintlock deer season. A few diehards are still trapping, grouse is in until January 21, and squirrel, pheasant, and rabbit is in until […]
The young spike elk is shown tranquilized and its eyes covered to reduce the stress of being moved out of the spillway
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor State employees were forced to organize a rescue just before Christmas to help a small elk stranded at the George B. Stevenson Dam. A small spike elk wandered across the icy spillway and was stranded on the afternoon of Thursday, December 22 near the dam at Sinnemahoning […]
Officials in Cameron County are looking forward to the new year, and will continue progress on a number of projects that have already gotten underway. County and municipal leaders in Cameron County are working to address blight, which has invaded many rural communities over the past several decades. “This is a constant project, […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor The Cameron County Commissioners approved a finalized budget of $7,772,539.85 with no tax increase for 2017. Commissioners stated that they were able to cut costs by $245,000 as compared to last year, and were able to fund the county for the coming year without upping the 20.5 […]
The Cameron County District Attorney announced that the Commonwealth does not intend to seek the death penalty against an Emporium man charged with murder and related counts. Michael Fuller Courtney, 34, will not face the death penalty for charges stemming from the murder of Deborah Gerlach, 45, which occurred on the evening of […]
A number of defendants appeared for sentencing and formal arraignment at Return Day hearings held in Cameron County just before Christmas. Michael James Hallowell, age 24, entered a guilty plea to one misdemeanor count each of possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia, stemming from an incident that occurred […]
Residents of the region will know a lot more about their new community college shortly after the New Year. The new Rural Regional College of Northern Pennsylvania (RRC) will serve residents of Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango and Warren counties. An operational and financial plan is currently under review […]
National Fuel Gas Distribution has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) its required annual Purchased Gas Cost projection for gas purchases to be made Aug. 1, 2017, through July 31, 2018. The company is projecting an increase in overall gas supply charges totaling approximately $43.03 per year in this state-required filing. […]
Rotarian Dave Guloien introduced his son, USAF Staff Sergeant Eirick Guloien at a recent Rotary Club meeting. Eirick is a graduate of CCHS and Penn State University. After graduating from Penn State, he entered the United States Air Force, where he trained at Lackland AFB, Texas, then was stationed at Creech AFB, a […]