2016 – The Year of the Bear by Phil Burkhouse The Chinese calendar says we are presently enjoying the year of the monkey, but I have reservations about that choice of animal. I would have to say that with the hunting success Wes has been blessed with, this is definitely the year of […]
Through the generous donations of Cameron County residents, the Emmanuel Episcopal Church was able to purchase items to fill 10 shoeboxes during the drive held at Northwest Savings Bank last month. Shown are organizer Sis Miller and Peggy Letterman of Northwest. Shoeboxes are delivered to less fortunate children in the United States and around the […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editors A police report will be filed concerning vandalism perpetrated in Emporium over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Director Tina Johns-Solak, vandals damaged several recycled-tire Christmas decorations, uprooted plants in flower pots and damaged a concrete bench in Emporium’s business district. “Disappointment does […]
The façade on an Emporium business came down due to high winds a week before tear-down of the structure was expected. Emporium Borough Manager Don Reed stated that a portion of the former Admit One building’s façade broke loose and fell part-way to the ground due to wind gusts of 40-60 miles per […]
Cameron County residents are gearing up for the Christmas in the Wilds celebration, set to take place Saturday, December 10. The event begins at 9 a.m. and features a parade, craft and gift vendors, hot foods and beverages and fun for the whole family. As part of the festivities this year, the Cameron […]
Bear hunters in Cameron County harvested 66 bears during the first three days of the 2016 hunting season. Northcentral Pennsylvania again led the state in bear hunting. Cameron County had one of the lower counts for Northcentral PA counties, but still had more bear harvested than most counties outside of the region. Over […]
It is seven weeks into the 2017 fund drive and it’s been a great start. Through November 25th, $7,165.50 was collected toward the $20,500 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. This drive will run through September 30, 2017. Watch for monthly updates. Each month a writeup will be featured on one of […]
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful organization believes that our younger generation is the key to a cleaner environment. Providing opportunities for environmental stewardship is a big step in that direction. Cameron County School District is now partnering with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Litter Free School Zone program. The organization also offers programs that can complement lessons […]
The Emporium Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Emporium Firehall. Food will be available. For more information call Bev at 486-0936, Bev at 486-2039, or Gen at 486-0396.
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 […]
A basket raffle fundraiser is being held to support the Cameron County Middle School Boys Basketball program for boys in fourth, fifth and sixth grades. More than 45 items were donated locally and arranged into baskets. Tickets can be purchased at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center. Tickets are eight […]
The November meeting of the Cameron County Collaborative Board was held on November 16th at the Emporium firehall. This month’s presenter was Sheri Harrier of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. Sheri began by giving the group a quiz to see how much they knew about our local agency. The answers were given afterward […]
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 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 […]
Rotarian Blair Lundberg introduced guest speaker, Jennifer (Zucal) Kelly at the Rotary luncheon meeting November 22nd. Jennifer is a 1998 graduate of CCHS and 2007 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh as an RN. She briefly worked at Cole Hospital and then started apprenticing as a midwife in Altoona. In 2010, she […]
By the time this gets to you Thanksgiving will be over – do hope that you all will have had a very “Happy” one, with your families. I’m to be eating with family members (next door). Thanksgiving with turkey and all the trimmings has been my all time favorite meal my entire life. When […]
The Package Team is in need of addresses of Cameron County military, active or reserves, new or previous member, so they can send them an awesome Christmas package from Cameron County. Please contact Karin Schatz by phone at 814-486-0573; text or call 814-512-0936; or email [email protected]. Even if you think she may already have […]
(1939-2016) Ernest C. Butler, 77, of 896 Costello Rd., Austin, formerly of 150 Parkway Dr., Emporium, died Wednesday morning (Nov. 23, 2016) at his daughter’s residence in Austin.
(1937-2016) Mary C. Hasselman, 79, of 122 Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away Monday (Nov. 21, 2016) at Geisinger Specialty Care in Danville, after a brief illness.
(1937-2016) Mary C. Hasselman, 79, of 122 Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away Monday (Nov. 21, 2016) at Geisinger Specialty Care in Danville, after a brief illness.
(1935-2016) Richard C. “Poncho” Wennerstrom, 81, of Route 6, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 23, 2016) in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.
(1989-2016) Hope L. Bailey, 27, of 1172 Moore Hill Rd., died in an automobile accident, just outside of Kersey, on Route 255 Thursday morning (Nov. 24, 2016).
with Rich Summers All of the District 9 football teams have once again been eliminated after the first weekend of the PIAA playoffs; and to be honest, they were barely able to put up a fight. Karns City did stay in their game until the fourth quarter when they gagged up twenty-two points […]
Recently, a Wildlife Conservation Officer was on the news in Pennsylvania for shooting a bull that was along I95, within the Philadelphia limits, for public safety. I happen to know the guy and know that he is a good officer, a Philadelphia native (not used to bulls) and a nice guy and that […]
The Raven: A Bird of Ill Omen by Phil Burkhouse My woods walking buddy, Gary Clark, called me in early October with news of a road killed deer he had just seen along Route 120 between Cameron and Sterling Run. He said the deer was lying on the far side of the creek […]
Ceremonies honoring Veterans Day were held last Friday in Emporium. An assembly was held at the Cameron County High School, Taps was played following a military salute by the Cameron County Memorial Detail at the World War I memorial on the courthouse lawn along with a wreath laying and remembrance ceremony at the Big Flag […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A preliminary hearing for an Emporium man accused of homicide has been postponed until December. The preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday was cancelled in the case of Michael Fuller Courtney, age 34, of Emporium, accused of murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, murder […]
Ceremonies to honor Veterans Day were held on Friday at several locations around Emporium. Beginning at 9 a.m., an assembly was held at the school, organized by the Miller-Raffaele Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6221 and the Olkosky-Jessop American Legion Post 194 in Cameron County. The speaker for this year’s ceremony was […]
Superintendent of the Cameron County School District (CCSD) Dr. Keith Wolfe announced a safety drill performed in cooperation with a number of local agencies last week. Wolfe released the statement following the successfully-completed drill, which was held on Thursday, November 10. Participating in the drill with CCSD staff were the Emporium Borough Police […]
Cameron County Commissioners hosted several visitors during Thursday’s meeting, as part of an effort to highlight more county programs. Commissioner Lori Reed stated that they are working to bring in more speakers from across county operations to showcase the positive efforts being undertaken by county employees and residents. Prothonotary Mary Grace Olay discussed […]
The national results of last Tuesday’s General Election for President of the United States and down-ticket offices matched closely to Cameron County’s voting outcomes. In the Presidential election, Republican businessman Donald Trump beat out Democrat and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take the nation’s top seat. The two candidates have waged […]
Pennsylvania unemployment rate remained stagnant since last month, coming in at 5.7% September, the most recent data available. For the same period, the national unemployment rate was calculated at 4.9%. Initial jobless claims (Unemployment Compensation) were also down slightly this month to 13,778. Seasonally-adjusted nonfarm jobs decreased, despite three consecutive months of gains, […]
The Emporium Senior Center Sunday bingo will be held November 20 at 1 p.m. Good food will be available. There will be no Sunday bingo during the month of December. Have a great holiday. See you all back in January.
The Cameron County Family Center is sponsoring a public Bed Bug informational seminar. Recently Bed Bugs have become a concern for Cameron County as well as many surrounding counties. This seminar will help people to understand the problems our community is facing as well as discuss things to look for, how to stay […]
Seven individuals took the work capacity test on November 8th. This physical test is required for many out of state firefighting positions. The individuals pictured were wearing 45 pound weighted vests and walked three miles in under 45 minutes. The work capacity test will be provided again on November 15th at 8 a.m. […]
There will be a Homemade Soup Sale on Friday, November 18th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or sell-out at Citizens and Northern Bank, 135 East 4th Street. Suggested donation is $3.00/cup, with bread included. You can eat in or take it to go.
Mountain Melodies will be playing their instruments in Elk and Cameron counties at several locations in November. On Wednesday, November 16, at 6 p.m. they will play for the residents of Guy and Mary Felt Manor and their families. They have been invited to play at the Bennetts Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, […]
Do you have a little extra time on your hands? Are you looking for some ways to give back to your community? The Emporium Senior Center is searching for a few volunteers who would be willing to be “subs” for their home meal deliveries. There are only a few meals that need delivered, […]
Come out and join everyone for an evening of music and hear Bob Spaeth at 6 p.m. on November 26th at The Gathering Place, Cameron County Christian Center, 240 East 4th Street. Enjoy a night of uplifting and fun music on this Thanksgiving weekend.
The following roads on the Elk State Forest will be open for the regular rifle deer season from November 28 through December 10. Side roads are not open to motorized vehicles. Bauer Hollow #1 to #2, Buffalo Switch Rd. #14, Deer Pen Road #56, Short Road, Canoe Run Road #40, Briggs Hollow #57 […]
Rotarian Marsha Hendrickson (left), introduced guest speaker, Erin Solveson, owner and operator of Wild Air Yoga Studio located here in Emporium on Cherry Street. Erin was a runner for years before practicing yoga, but stated “at 32 her body felt much older.” Three years ago she started practicing yoga. Yoga not only benefits […]
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Olkosky-Jessop Unit 194 is accepting donations (love offerings) for wounded and disabled veterans who reside in the home nursing care unit at James E. Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona, PA 16603. Acceptable donations are: canteen books, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Efferdent, Polident, combs, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, after shave […]
Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary will be holding their annual craft show on Saturday, December 3rd. If you are interested in having a table, the cost is $10 per table. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Friday and again at 7 a.m. Saturday for setting up.
Emporium Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold their annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, November 27th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 10. Dinner consists of spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and dessert.
It is once again that time of the year when the Cameron County Toy Drive/Christmas Gift Program goes into full swing. Beginning Friday, November 18th, anyone interested in supporting this project can pick up a “gingerbread man” gift tag at any of the following locations: Emporium Post Office, Cameron County Chamber of […]
by William Crisp As you read this I will be well into my annual cross country “Egg McMuffin tasting tour,” otherwise known by some as “hunting trips.” I will be living on Egg McMuffins as I chase the wily, white-tailed deer across the Midwest, from Michigan, back to Pennsylvania, out to Iowa and […]
Iz and a Cameron County 11-Point by Phil Burkhouse It was Wednesday evening, October 26th, and Mary and I had one grandson at football practice and two grandsons perched on the ridges in tree stands. Big Jake clamored out of his tree stand at quitting time and informed me he had seen numerous […]
I may have sold Penn State football coach James Franklin short. Until lately the Nittany Lions have underperformed and I heaped most of the blame on the Langhorne native and former quarterback at East Stroudsburg. But most of the Lion defense has returned from injury and quarterback Trace McSorely has been playing lights […]
(1925-2016) Robert E. “Bob” Mawn, 91, of Huron Beach, Michigan, passed away (Sept. 30, 2016) at Prestige Commons in Chesterfield Township.
(1949-2016) Stephen W. Galford, 67, of 551 Sizerville Rd., died Wednesday evening (Nov. 9, 2016) at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys.
The VFW and the American Legion want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who pitched in and made this past Veterans Day one that made us proud that we served. We know that there was fantastic cooperation from not only organizations but also individuals who helped us remember this day.
This bull elk weighed in at the Benezette Elk Check Station had a field-dressed weight of 742 pounds. The elk was harvested by Ed Stan of Jersey Shore.
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor A search warrant has been filed concerning an Emporium man charged with homicide in late October. Michael Fuller Courtney, age 34, has been charged with murder in the first degree and related counts following an incident alleged to have occurred on Wednesday night, October 26th, in the […]
Several projects will commence to fortify flood protection in and around the Emporium Borough following announcements of coming funding received over the past several weeks. Emporium Borough Manager Don Reed stated that an application for money to fund a levee study was declined by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). However, […]
by Amanda Jones Echo News Editor Shippen Township Supervisors shared information on free cinders available at the township shed for residents. Only Shippen Township residents are permitted to take cinders free-of-charge from township stocks. If the cinders are being utilized at a resident’s home by a contractor, they should not be charged for […]
Cole Memorial Hospital will partner with several organizations to bring high-tech breastfeeding support services to rural patients. The study launched in late September of this year through Pacify Health, Inc., “the leading mobile health platform for new mothers and newborns.” Additional partners include the RAND Corporation, University of Pittsburgh and the Health Resources […]
The Cameron County Conservation District hosted their annual project tour on Friday to highlight some of the many projects district employees and partners have completed. Several stops showcased projects in the Sterling Run area where acid mine drainage and erosion along creek banks have caused a number of problems. A number of projects […]
The traditional Veterans’ Day Ceremony will be held in the Cameron County High School Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. The ceremony is open to the public. The names of soldiers who died while serving their country during each war will be read. Current Cameron County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6221 Quartermaster […]
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.
A Christmas Luncheon is being planned for ladies who retired from or are past employees of the Cameron County School District, on Thursday, December 8, at the firehall, in Emporium. Doors will open for the luncheon at noon and will eat at 1:15 p.m. Mountain Melodies will entertain at 12:45. […]
The Cameron County Food Pantry will hold a distribution for people determined eligible on Wednesday, November 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the building located behind the Northern Tier Community Action offices at 135 West Fourth Street.
The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the Emporium VFW Club Rooms on Thursday, October 13th, with 31 productive donations. Twenty-nine donors were presented, but one was a deferral and one was not successful, so the goal of 32 was not met. But the drive went very well overall. Congratulations to […]
Last month, Emporium Senior Center designated Bill Sidman as Senior of the Month. Originally from Erie, Bill has lived the last 50 plus years of his life in Louisville, KY, before moving to Emporium last year. He says he loves the quiet and comfort found in this little town. Bill’s favorite color is […]
The Driftwood Senior Center wants to remind everyone of the important days coming up at the center. Haircuts will be Tuesday, November 15th. Old Foagie Hoagie sale will be on Wednesday, November 16th. Tuesday, November 22nd, they will have their Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixins’. Please call by Monday, November […]
The Driftwood Senior Center wants to remind everyone of the important days coming up at the center. Haircuts will be Tuesday, November 15th. Old Foagie Hoagie sale will be on Wednesday, November 16th. Tuesday, November 22nd, they will have their Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixins’. Please call by Monday, November […]
The Cameron County Family Center is sponsoring a public Bed Bug informational seminar. Recently Bed Bugs have become a concern for Cameron County as well as many surrounding counties. This seminar will help people to understand the problems our community is facing as well as discuss things to look for, how to stay […]
Cameron County High School Outdoor Club’s first field trip of the school year is now in the books. Fifteen students took an after school evening to go Elk viewing in the Benezette area. They were accompanied by Advisors, Mandy Miller, Lee Sines, Tom Gelnett, Bill Faulk and Don Bickford of Cameron County Outdoor […]
Todd Parisi (left), Leadership and Motivational speaker, was the guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon November 1st. Todd is a native of Kersey but now lives in the mountains over Emporium and is the proud father of three and grandfather of one. He joined the US Marine Corps at the age of […]
There will be a Ham and Turkey Raffle to benefit the Junior Prom on November 12th at the Emporium Firehall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with drawings starting at 7:00. Prizes consist of meats, pop, money; 25 individual raffles with multiple prizes.
Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities was the presenter for last week’s Family Center After School Club. This is a wonderful program that the Family Center invites new presenters each week and introduces young students to a wide variety of educational programs. The Fall program consists of 2nd grade students on Tuesdays and 3rd […]