Elk County artist Terry Surra stands out this month at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center. Surra, from Kersey is an avid fly fisherman and says his passion or fishing led him to design fly boxes, fishing nets and even branch out into keepsake and potpourri boxes and mirrors! (Full Story available […]
This week’s special at Country Blessings is all pants, shorts and capris 50% off. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team remained undefeated on the season with an 8-3 win over Eldred on Saturday. The Cats scored seven runs in the first three innings and then rode the veteran arm of veteran right-hander Rick Uber to improve to 9-0 this season. (Full Story available on […]
by Rich Summers I know I do a lot of complaining about cold weather, but as anyone who works in a factory can tell you, these dog days of summer are almost unbearable without a quick thunderstorm to get rid of some of the humidity. Probably the only way I am not a […]
by Harry Jones The ladies were rained out both Tuesday and Thursday. *** When someone tells you nothing is impossible, tell them to dribble a football. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Phil Burkhouse When I use the term “woody” I am usually referring to our gorgeous feathered bird known as the wood duck. We also have another Big Woods’ creature classified as a reptile that could also go by the handle “woody”, the Wood Turtle.
by William Crisp Other than the debate on whether Independence Day brings us a day of freedom or if it means we can have it all year; July brings with it turtle season and target season. I have friends who look forward to the opening day of turtle season like we look forward to […]
(1952-2013) Gladys E. Hunsinger, 61, of Wharton, died Saturday (July 6, 2013) in her home.
Congressmen Glenn Thompson, On September 12, 2000, I made a sacrifice for my country. I, Joseph Michael Cooney, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey […]
Dear Editor: I am tired of the naysayers. The demise of Cameron County is premature and greatly exaggerated. It is true that Cameron County has experienced a population decline. At its zenith in the 1960 census the population here was 7,586 and is now approximately 5,000. However, back then there were the baby-boomers and people […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County’s Weekend in the Wilds/Art Fest continues to grow by leaps and bounds as those in attendance this coming weekend will be able to attest to. Downtown Emporium will be turned into a vast street fair offering food, music, crafts and games. (Full Story available on […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County Commissioners announced at last Wednesday’s meeting that long serving county solicitor, Brian Burfield, had been released from his duties. Burfield had served as Cameron County’s solicitor since January, 1996. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Officials at U.S. District Court in Williamsport have announced yet another delay in the trial for an Emporium man charged with carjacking. Due to reported health problems of a cardiac nature with accused Thomas Smith, the trial has been continued until August 5. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
On the heels of our incredibly successful sesquicentennial banner program, The Sylvan Heritage Council proudly announces our 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. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
Emporium-based State Police have completed their investigation of a multiple-injury motorcycle accident on Sunday, June 23, on Wykoff Run Road in Grove Township. When there are injuries involved, the primary focus will always be on the recovery of the people in question. Sadly, motorcycle accidents often involve very bad injuries. This is because the protection […]
Emporium Borough Council moved forward Monday night with a plan to develop an ordinance to deal with stray and feral cats in the community. On a motion by Councilperson LuAnn Reed, the borough will advertise an ordinance it now has in an advanced draft form. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s […]
State Route 120 East of Emporium was closed for several hours Monday as Emporium-based Pennsylvania State Police investigated a fatal accident. The crash, believed to have involved two vehicles, took place on CCC Memorial Highway approximately one mile west of the village of Cameron in Lumber Township. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
Due to the excitement and singer registration response for the Reunion – Tribute Choral Concert, a larger venue was needed. Rehearsal and the concert, will be held at Cameron County High School. The reunion rehearsal will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 28th and the tribute concert and program will be Sunday, September […]
The Cameron County Historical Society has contracted with a Pennsylvania publishing company to publish the memories of Warren Wenrick on “McNuff Camp 13-C-6”, written shortly before his death in 1968. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Quilters have been hard at work this year on two projects for the “Weekend in the Wilds” festival. Their Queen/King sized Batik Nine-Patch quilt is all ready to find a new home. It is on display at the Credit Union on 4th Street (next to the Cabin). Tickets this year are $2.00 […]
This week at Prospect Park Playground started off slow with attendance but they made up for it on Friday when 35 kids played between 10 and 2. On Monday there were 9 kids playing tennisball, dodgeball tag, basketball and on the playground. Tuesday – 6 kids played basketball/knockout, tennisball, kickball, homerun derby and […]
On Saturday, July 6th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. we invite our Emporium community to come on in and take a stroll around our Felt Manor Living Art, Photo, Patriotic and Relaxation Galleries that have been created throughout our hallways in the personal care wing of Guy and Mary Felt Manor. While you are […]
The Little Museum is open for the 2013 season; stop by and pay us a visit and take a step back in time. We have over 15,000 items on display including an extensive photo collection covering the entire county. The lumber, iron smelting, dynamite and tanning industries and many others such as Sylvania […]
The DCNR, Bureau of Forestry is investigating three more acts of criminal mischief that occurred at or near the Bucktail Overlook in Elk State Forest. This area is just off the Mason Hill Road northwest of Driftwood. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The First Presbyterian Church will be hosting their Annual Ice Cream Social featuring Penn State Creamery Ice Cream on Friday, July 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop downstairs for a scoop of Peachy Paterno, WPSU Coffee Break, Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Bean served alongside one of our delicious homemade desserts! (Full […]
by Phil Burkhouse You math whizzes should be able to figure the average of these three numbers very rapidly since the average and median for this group is the same: 22. The 22nd of June is also the day the three Walters’ boys each landed brown trout from our local streams that measured 21, 22, […]
by William Crisp A friend of mine sent me an article about hunters and hunting in Alaska. It was published in the Hamilton (Canada) Spectator then published on line in “thespec.com.” It was written by a gentleman named Jim McDonald, a citizen of Canada…(until he wants to quit working, then he may immigrate […]
by Nelson Haas Lensatic compass Also known as the Engineer’s Compass. According to its manufacturer: “This compass is known throughout the world for its precision, reliability, versatility and ruggedness. It has helped to save lives in times of war and provided many with recreational and commercial usefulness in times of peace.” (Full Story […]
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team survived its first real test of the season as they scored eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to steal a 16-10 win at Fillmore, NY, on Sunday afternoon. Ryan Bresslin picked up the win in relief after coming on […]
Cuba Rushford’s Caleb Edwards carded a 34-37-71 to claim medalist and a first place trophy in Division I of the Penn-York League on a sweltering day at Elkdale CC. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Running or hiking the 50K through Cameron County in October may seem daunting, but this month the organizers of the Sinnemahone 50K upped the ante! The participant who travels the farthest to participate in the event will be given a free registration for the inaugural 50K. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
by Rich Summers This had to be the best baseball weekend I have had in a long time. On Friday I spent an awesome night at PNC Park with my son, my daughter, Andrew Fragale and Bryan Sterling watching the Pirates win again. On Saturday I took in two Cameron County Little League […]
CARNIVAL TIME! There was something for everyone this year at the annual carnival, sponsored by Cameron County Little League. The weather cooperated from the first day to the last, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Rides for the very young and not so young were full each night and during both matinees. Little […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Federal authorities continue to revise charges against an Emporium man, Thomas Smith, prior to his scheduled trial in U. S. Court in Williamsport. A new charge was filed against Smith last week, alleging that the .22 caliber pistol he used in the carjacking of an Emporium woman last […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium-based State Police continue to investigate one of two motorcycle accidents in Cameron County Sunday. Shortly before noon, two cycles were involved in an accident on Wykoff Run Road near the railroad crossing in Grove Township. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Wayne Miller, 60, of Driftwood will serve six months on probation after entering a guilty plea to a charge of criminal trespass last Tuesday in Cameron County Court. Miller was charged after police investigated a domestic dispute at a Karthaus Mountain residence on April 13, 2013. (Full Story […]
The Cameron County School District recently received a grant in the amount of $4,300 from the George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation. The grant monies are to be used to fund the following activities: An Educator in the Workplace Program for teachers in the District; a field trip for students and teachers to the […]
Tax Hearing Set For August 7 Property tax appeals on two Emporium business locations are scheduled to be heard in Cameron County Court by Judge Richard Masson on August 7. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Mountaineer Search & Rescue Big Foot Hunt is adding up the prizes to be handed out during Weekend in the Wilds. Organizers say businesses have donated more than $500.00 in cash and prizes to the hunters who successfully capture the twelve Big Foots! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County […]
Check out these programs happening this weekend at Sizerville State Park. Friday, June 28th at 2 p.m. – Nature Craft: Fish Prints! – Learn about the art of fish printing and create your own fishy work of art to take home. Meet on the pool deck, in the event of rain or thunder programming will […]
The First Presbyterian Church will be hosting their Annual Ice Cream Social featuring Penn State Creamery Ice Cream on Friday, July 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Following is the Cameron County High School Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Roll: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Prospect Park Playground was busy with kids and activities this past week. The boys and girls who came to play at the playground ranged in age from 5 – 14 years old. They arrived as early as ten o’clock and stayed until about two o’clock on most days with the playground supervisor facilitating […]
The Cameron County Conservation District, CCOYA and Sinnemahoning State Park and the Department of Environmental Protection recently offered a PA Game Commission created “Growing Up WILD” workshop for environmental educators. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is once again sponsoring the Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme, “DIG INTO READING,” is all about the wonders under our feet – root vegetables, buried treasures, dinosaur bones, evidence of ancient civilizations and, of course, all the little critters who live under our feet! (Full Story […]
The annual Used Book Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The sale will be held on July 2, 3, 5, 6 during library hours in the conference room. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
For the 8th year in a row, the Cameron County Christian Center hosted a dinner for the carnival workers. Each year the carnival comes to Emporium to provide a summer diversion for the residents of Cameron County. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the Emporium VFW Club Rooms on Thursday, June 13, with 56 productive donations. Sixty-six donors were presented, but six of them were deferrals and three donations were not successful. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Weekend in the Wilds includes activities for all ages including preschoolers and wine connoisseurs. This year the Wine Walk in the Wilds will be held Saturday, July 6 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Come try different types of wine from wineries in the PA Wilds. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
“The Many Loves of Little Flora,” a Petite Standard flower show, will be held July 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and July 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 34 E. 4th Street. (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
Forty-two years and counting! Ken Ostrum has written a history of the Emporium Senior Center, in operation since 1971. Do you know who, how, where and why the Center was formed? Did you know a murder occurred in the Center building? (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Rich Summers Cameron County Echo The Emporium Alle-Catt baseball team took on Cuba at Olivett field on Sunday and easily beat the visitors, 15-1. Ryan Bresslin, Saul Solveson and Tucker Britton combined on a four hitter and held their opponents to just one unearned run in the first inning. (Full Story available on the […]
by Harry Jones Marie Fannin led the Ladies Tuesday League. Marie had both low gross, 52, and low net, 39, while playing the back nine. Gini Schager won the most points with 17 and is also leading the league with 101 points. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
by Rich Summers It is really tiring as a fan of sports to see stories all over the place of professional athletes involved in situations like the murder investigation surrounding New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. It is eerily similar to that of recently retired Baltimore Raven linebacker Ray Lewis back in […]
The 1st Annual Baguba Golf Scramble was held under sunny skies at the beautiful Emporium Country Club. The winning team is shown and included Tom Hayden, Mike Etchepare, Paul Etchepare and Dale Kern. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Turtle Times by Phil Burkhouse This is the time of the year the holes begin appearing throughout our area. Groundhogs obviously dig holes for their dens, and skunks, God bless them, dig out bee nests in yards, but the holes I am presently seeing are not being dug by mammals. We presently have several reptiles […]
by William Crisp There are a few quiet moments in my yard that force me to think back to my youth with retrospection. I’m currently having one of those moments. I was one of many sons who spent much of my young life, when not grounded or in detention, playing in the woods. What boys […]
I applaud Sheriff Neyman for declaring himself an “Oath-Keeper,” dedicated to upholding our Second Amendment rights. We need to support him and all our town and state law enforcement officers who also remain loyal to their vows. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Kent, Here’s some info concerning your June 12 column: The principal at the West Ward School was Marguerite Smith, who was a relative (niece?) of Flossie Smith. Marguerite was a super math teacher, and I think Flossie also taught some 7th and 8th grade math in addition to Home Economics. (Full Story available on […]
(1942-2013) Irene C. Bennett, 70, of Austin, died Monday (June 17, 2013) at UPMC Hamot in Erie. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
(1951-2013) Yvonne G. (Tyson) Strycula, 61, of Macungie, passed away on (June 15, 2013) in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center after a long illness. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Federal prosecutors have filed an altered indictment against Emporium man Thomas Edward Smith. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Commissioner Jim Thomas was taken to Hamot Medical Center in Erie over the weekend after suffering an apparent heart attack. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo At their June regular meeting held Thursday evening, board members voted to adopt the final General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 for the Cameron County School District. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Licensed hunters in the recent Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association snake hunt registered nearly 40 captured reptiles. The annual event is conducted by SSA and regulated by the Keystone Reptile Association. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Cameron County is slated to receive $226,411 in the state’s second round of gas impact fee distributions. Of this amount, $97,508.10 will go directly to the county and the remainder will be provided to other municipalities. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Weekend in the Wilds, Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, will be the largest yet according to organizers. Entertainment begins Friday night and continues through all day Saturday in Emporium, then travels to the Cameron County High School football field. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The West Creek Rails to Trails project linking St. Marys and Emporium is rolling along. This month members of the St. Marys Snowmobile Association and volunteers from Emporium have been rebuilding the Black Bridge at the entrance of Emporium. The old decking has been removed and the crews are in the process of […]
The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club is offering handgun training classes at the club grounds. Classes will provide information on gun selection, various types of guns, importance and types of ammunition, safe gun handling practices and proficiency at the range. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Conservation District is offering a chance to make a 30 gallon Rain Barrel and learn about Rain Gardens, Wednesday, June 26 at the Sinnemahoning Wildlife Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $10.00. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)