The Driftwood Senior Center has a very busy schedule for the months ahead and would love for you to join in on the fun. They will be making and selling Old Foagie Hoagies on Wednesday, January 18th. Please call and order your Old Foagie Hoagies today! Tuesday, January 24th, the Community Nurse […]
Two of Cole Memorial Medical Group’s Board-Certified Pediatricians were honored for their work to improve rural health in the region. Mary Ann Rigas, MD, and Marlene Wust-Smith, MD, were named “Community Stars’ by the National Office of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) which acknowledged outstanding rural healthcare leaders and providers on National Rural […]
The Cameron County 4-H shooting sports program will start Thursday, January 12. The program teaches youth how to safely use and care for air rifles and other equipment related to shooting sports. Youth between the ages of 8 and 18 (as of January 1st of the current year) can be registered 4-H Shooting […]
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center will host quilting classes in January. Quilter Gini Schager will teach the two-night class on Monday, January 23 and January 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., focusing on turning t-shirts into quilts. Each student is to bring a minimum of 12 t-shirts, scissors or […]
Adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to the Bereavement Support Group meeting on Thursday, January 5 at 6 p.m. at the Community Nurses St. Marys office located on the campus of Penn Highlands – Elk.
Bari and I just returned home from the high school where a delightful Christmas concert was held. The young men and women from the high school and the girls and boys from Woodland Elementary performed beautifully in their respective concert choirs and concert bands.
Dear Cameron County Echo: Just to let you know how happy you all made me and our town with all the pictures of those darling children, and the adults, too.
Dear Kent, This is my bicycle story, prompted by my childhood friend, Rita Glasl Poorman’s story. I never had a bicycle of my own growing up. I have three brothers, Gordy, Jim and John Strycula and at some point they had or shared bicycles. So I learned to ride a boys’ bike. Ouch! I don’t […]
(1927-2016) Loretta Forsythe, 89, of 1730 Bucktail Rd., St. Marys, died Friday morning (Dec. 30, 2016) at Guy and Mary Felt Manor, following a lengthy illness.
(1922-2016) Helen Margaret Gratton, 94, of Erie, formerly of Emporium, passed away on (Dec. 31, 2016) at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.
(1971-2016) Steven William “Bill” Brewer, 45, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (Dec. 22, 2016) in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.
(1933-2016) Joan Ellen Lyon was born April 27, 1933, in St. Marys Hospital and departed from this world with her family surrounding her on (Dec. 19, 2016) at the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Joan is the daughter of the late Arthur R. (Pete) and Eulala Crawford Smith.
with Rich Summers The best part about watching high school sports is watching kids come together as a team and have some success. There are moments in games that can really be turning points for a team and I witnessed one such moment last Monday when the CCHS varsity basketball team hosted Kane. […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider basketball team had a pair of games the week before Christmas and collected their second win of the season. On Wednesday they were beaten in a non-league game at Brockway but rebounded to defeat Austin in their North Tier […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Red Raider varsity basketball team had three games in the week before the holiday break and were able to win two. After dropping a non-league game to Kane on Monday, they bounced back with a North Tier League win at Austin on […]
by Nelson Haas A RIFLEMAN I’ve known a lot of riflemen. I grew up with them; WWII veterans and their children. My father brought home a 7.7 Jap. I bought a .303 British for $25.00 and my high school hunting partners had 6.5 Italians, 95 and 98 Mausers and if you were lucky, […]
by William Crisp So, for some reason many of us; family, friends, and citizens of fly-over America feel like Judd Nelson’s character, John Bender, at the end of the movie “The Breakfast Club” as he pumps his fist while walking across a field in the last scene. For those who have missed the […]
A Friendly Thunderbird by Phil Burkhouse Perhaps you have heard stories about woods walkers who have experienced strange encounters with our state bird, the ruffed grouse. Grouse are permanent residents that thrive in thickets and areas of very heavy cover. Grouse feed on tree buds, berries, seeds, leaves, insects, and will occasionally gobble […]
Michael Spaeth (above) was as happy as he could be when he got to meet Santa at the Emporium Firehall on Saturday and tell him what he wants for Christmas. Michael is the son of Michael and Melissa Spaeth. Santa was available for pictures after the annual Breakfast With Santa event. Temperatures were nippy, and […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor An Emporium man accused of murder appeared at the Cameron County Courthouse for a hearing on Thursday. A preliminary hearing was held for Michael Fuller Courtney, age 34, of Emporium, who faces charges including murder in the first degree for an incident that occurred in late October […]
A new president of the Cameron County School District (CCSD) Board of Directors was chosen during Thursday’s regular meeting. Daryl Richardson was voted in unanimously to fill the top spot, and was the only individual nominated for the position. He succeeds Paul Abriatis, who was not nominated to run for president this term. […]
The Cameron County preliminary budget for 2017 has been advertised and is available for view at the commissioners’ office through December 22. The budget has total revenues and expenditures calculated at $7,729,662.72. County officials do not expect the tax rate to increase at this time. The rate remains 20.5 mills, or $0.025 per […]
This weekend’s Christmas in the Wilds event drew large crowds to downtown Emporium for street vendors, Santa and the annual parade. “The event was excellent. We had vendors sell out of their wares and just had a really good turnout,” said Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Director Tina Johns-Solak. “We had a lot […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Shippen Township Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28 to officially adopt the finalized budget for the coming year. The budget is available for public review, and notices of such will be placed in local newspapers to inform township residents wishing […]
Students from Cameron County and other school districts across the region recently returned from performing at the Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Parade and Ceremonies. This year marked the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks. The “Day that will Live in Infamy” threw the nation into World War II. More than 400,000 U.S. […]
With the year’s end rapidly approaching the Board of Directors of Cameron County Ambulance Service (CCAS) want to report to you, our community, what is happening with your ambulance service. For the past several years the Directors of CCAS have been dedicated to formulating a long-term solution to provide a financially stable […]
Rotarian Kim Whiting (left) introduced guest speaker Cristy Solveson (middle), a certified holistic nutritionist and owner of FREERANGE Holistic Health, a nutrition counseling service with a whole foods approach for those looking for freedom of health. Cristy became interested in a healthier lifestyle seven years ago when her son encountered some health issues, […]
Voting is underway for the most decorated house in Cameron County. “The contest, sponsored by L&M Lumber, continues to grow,” according to Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Tina Solak. This year nine properties are entered and the winner will be determined by votes. Ballots are appearing in the two Cameron […]
The Cameron County School District Music Department cordially invites you to their annual Christmas Concert. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the CCHS Auditorium on Tuesday, December 20th. Bands and choirs from both Woodland Elementary and the High School will join forces for a district wide musical celebration of the […]
The Gibson Township Christmas party will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, at the Township Building on Route 555 in Driftwood. Meat and drinks will be provided.
by Beth Overly The free Christmas day dinner served from the Aroma Cafe` each year on Christmas day provided by “Friends Serving Friends, comprised of caring individuals from all over Cameron County will take a “pause” this year. We will not be serving a dinner this year on Christmas day due to Christmas […]
Support the Cameron County High School Spanish Club by attending the all-you- can-eat Fiesta Mexicana on Tuesday, December 20th. The cost is $6/single and $20/family. The event will be held at the High School Cafeteria from 5 p.m. to ?? p.m. Menu includes beef and chicken Tacos, Sincronizadas, Frijoles, desserts and punch. […]
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library will close for the Christmas Holiday Thursday, Dec. 22nd at 4 p.m. and will re-open on Tuesday, Dec. 27th with its regular schedule of hours.
The Newton Cemetery Association is increasing the price of a grave space from $450 to $750, effective January 1, 2017. Questions? Call 486-7033.
A Community Christmas Service will be held Friday, Dec. 16th at 7 p.m. at the CMA Church.
(1937-2016) Nicholas A. Palumbo, 79, of Bennett’s Valley Highway, Weedville, died on (Dec. 10, 2016) at home, after a two month illness.
(1932-2016) Martha A. Clark, 84, of Guy and Mary Felt Manor, formerly of 400 Spring St., died Friday morning (Dec. 9, 2016) at the Manor.
Dear Kent, The following information was published under the Kempher photo of the elk and deer at Norm Erickson’s: “Pictured above is the majestic elk that was killed by a so-called sportsman in the Beechwood area last week some time.
I have a 1952 American Flyer that still runs well; also gave my 1954 Lionel to my youngest son, who still runs it every year. I also have a 1960s Marx, which runs like new.
with Rich Summers This week I remembered the only reason I dislike wrestling and basketball season. Walking down the street to CCHS in twenty-five degree weather with wind blowing down my neck, snow accumulating on my Steelers ski cap and slush building up in the tread of my sneakers will never be one […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Cameron County High School Lady Red Raider varsity basketball team began their 2016-17 season last Friday but were beaten by the Johnsonburg Rammettes, 45-34. The Lady Raiders fell behind early, trailing 16-5 after one quarter and were never able to quite get back in the game. […]
by William Crisp I remember watching my family’s hunting dogs react to a groundhog that would show up in the field behind the house. The dog would see the hog and charge the door, even if closed. When let out, he’d charge straight up the hill barking at the groundhog. When the […]
Patience and Persistence Gene by Phil Burkhouse The spike and a group of does came in slightly above me and started milling around. I raised the 300 Savage and steadied the crosshairs on the neck of the spike, the end of another successful season. I was in my mid 20s, and a short […]
FIRST-DAY BUCK – Ray Arble bagged this nice 8-point while hunting in Cameron County with his son Ron on the first day of Buck Season.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Demolition began on three blighted Emporium properties on Thursday morning. The three structures, two located on East Fourth Street and one on the same lot facing East Greenwood Street, have been vacant for a number of years and had become safety hazards of late. Last week, high […]
A Cameron County resident has entered a guilty plea to ordinance violations received on four rental properties he owns within the Emporium Borough. Matthew Grimone, age 59, entered guilty pleas to eight civil complaints filed against him. Four were issued by the Emporium Borough, and four by Building Code Inspector Russ Braun. Two […]
The tax rate for Emporium Borough residents will remain at 16.91 mills again this year. The budget was formally adopted during Monday night’s meeting following advertisement in newspapers and a public review period at the borough building. While one area of Emporium is being cleaned up, Emporium Borough officials are working to remedy […]
Reindeer, breakfast with Santa, crafters, vendors, sales, open houses are all set for Saturday, December 10 in Emporium. The annual Christmas in the Wilds begins at 9 a.m. with vendors selling food, gifts, Christmas caroling and Santa having breakfast. The parade will step off at noon and judging for the house decorating […]
Ten Cameron County High School (CCHS) students left Cameron County over the weekend to head to Hawaii to participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremonies slated for later this week. The students are stand-out members of the CCHS Band and were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Pearl Harbor Honors Band, which includes […]
Cameron County Commissioners spent several days at the recent County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) annual conference. All three commissioners attended sessions offered during the conference and offered reports on the event during Thursday’s meeting. Commissioner Phil Jones attended a Natural Gas Task Force meeting, which included discussion on new cracker plants erected […]
The Friends of the Library have accomplished a great deal over the years. A big thank you goes to everyone who has supported the organization by becoming a member during the Membership Drive, or attending the Used Book Sale, or taking part in the holiday project; Wishing Family and Friends a Happy Holiday. […]
The Sylvan Heritage Council proudly announces the third and final round of their 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. A highly visible tribute to these dedicated individuals who bravely served […]
A few gingerbread boys and girls remain on trees at various businesses in Emporium. The cutouts have suggested gifts from the child’s Santa wish list. Unwrapped gifts must be returned with the gingerbread cut out by Friday, December 9 to the following locations: Northwest Bank, Citizens & Northern Bank, Emporium post office […]
St Hilda’s Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will hold their annual Christmas Cookie sale in front of the Chamber of Commerce building on Saturday, December 10 from 9 a.m. until sold out. Assorted cookies wrapped on holiday plates and trimmed with an ornament are available.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Emporium Senior Center. Like many of the kiddos writing out their wish lists, the center also has a wish list. If you are able and willing to donate an item or two to help fill the center’s pantry, it would be very much […]
Emporium Senior Center will hold its Craft and Food Sale on December 10th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center on South Maple Street. Cost for a table is $5.00. To reserve a table call 814-486-3707.
The Cameron County School District Music Department cordially invites you to their annual Christmas Concert. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the CCHS Auditorium on Tuesday, December 20th. Bands and choirs from both Woodland Elementary and the High School will join forces for a district wide musical celebration of the […]
Everyone is invited to participate in Christmas Caroling on Saturday, December 10th, in the vacant lot next to The Midtowne in downtown Emporium. This is part of the Christmas in the Wilds celebration. Come and help sing Christmas songs starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until the start of the parade. The singing […]
The CCHS Drama Boosters and Drama Club will be taking part in the upcoming Christmas in the Wilds event. A table of baked goods, mugs and mixes, Jeff’s Jams and Salsas and Snowman soup will be available for sale. The group will be found in front of Reid’s on Saturday morning. […]
Dues for the Emporium Senior Center for the 2017 year are $10/person. To renew your membership or to join the club, you can stop in at the center or your dues can be mailed to 213 South Maple Street, Emporium, PA 15834. Thank you again for all the ways you help to support […]
Downtown Emporium businesses turned tires into decorations this year. All the recycled decorations that were vandalized have been rebuilt according to Cameron County Chamber of Commerce officials and are available for purchase. The money raised will be used to offset the price of parking meter decorations and the purchase of surveillance cameras. […]
The Emporium Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding their Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 10, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring the family and let the children meet Santa before the parade. Menu consists of French toast, sausage, eggs and beverage. Cost will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children […]
The holidays are the time of year when we are the most giving. Traditionally, the “giving” during the holiday season takes the form of gifts for friends and family. But there is another way that you can “give” and it doesn’t cost a dime..volunteer. Community Nurses, Inc. is in search of caring men […]
The Emporium Senior Center has the following upcoming events: Wednesday, December 14th – Come meet State Trooper Jon Wooster, as he presents “Tips to Help Keep You Safe” at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, December 22nd – Rummage through the corners of your closet and find your craziest, ugliest Christmas sweater. There will be a […]
As part of an ongoing focus to use the latest technology and treatments available for patients, Cole Memorial has installed a next generation magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit, General Electric® (GE) Optima MR450w 1.5T GEM, at the Hospital. This equipment replaces the MRI that was installed in 2003. Benefits of the new MRI […]
For the month of November, Emporium Senior Center has designated Ken Ostrum as Senior of the Month. Ken’s favorite color is red and he enjoys walking in the woods. When asked what he loves about Emporium, he says the location and the people. His favorite animal is the angelfish, as he used to […]
(1921-2016) Rose Scutella, 94, formerly of 209 Dippold Ave., St. Marys, died peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, on Wednesday (Nov. 30, 2016).
with Rich Summers The Big 10 championship game between Penn State and Wisconsin on Saturday night was as fun of a football game as I have seen in a while. As a matter of fact, the Nittany Lions have played in three great games this year including electrifying wins over Ohio State and […]
by Nelson Haas 141 12-04-16 700 When I started drawing for publication in April 2003, I never thought I’d finish drawing #52 but here I am just wrapping up #700, a drawing of my favorite model, the White-tailed Deer. I learned a lot in 700 drawings. I learned that the Woodland […]
by William Crisp In my own opinion, one of the valued skills to be acquired by a hunter is the ability to be patient. The most patient hunters have the most regular success. It does take a skill set to be able to sit still and wait for days and weeks, waiting for […]