Eugene Rebo
(1933-2012) Eugene E. Rebo, 78, of 196 Arch Drive, died on Tuesday morning (Aug. 7, 2012) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.
(1933-2012) Eugene E. Rebo, 78, of 196 Arch Drive, died on Tuesday morning (Aug. 7, 2012) at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys.
MOUNTING FUGITIVE SEARCH – Members of Cameron County’s Mountaineer Search & Rescue unit get briefed on the Whittimore Hill area they were to search for missing fugitive Thomas Smith last Wednesday. Search & Rescue, Emporium and State Police, along with tracking dogs, covered the steep, forested terrain without turning up any evidence that Smith […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor As law enforcement officials continued to painstakingly follow up on leads as to the whereabouts of fugitive Thomas Edward Smith, a reward for information leading to his capture climbed to $5,000 on Monday. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo On Thursday, Cameron County School Board members discussed personnel and policy changes at the school district. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo At August’s Shippen Township meeting on Tuesday, Supervisors discussed ongoing efforts to fix township roads in Sizer Run, Four Mile and Waldy Run. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Bucktail Watershed Association plans to celebrate the Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed with a Driftwoodstock event at the Bucktail Rod & Gun Club. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Emporium police department reporting: The victim was stopped as she approached her home. 56 year old Tom Smith had his vehicle parked with the hood up…he asked her for a ride. He said he needed a ride to sheetz. As they approached Third Street he gave her another address…..when she made the turn he pulled […]
NEW PANEL AT THE BUCKTAIL OVERLOOK – A new panel was just added at the Bucktail Overlook. This panel completes the kiosk that was installed at this viewing area within the Bucktail Natural Area. The panel depicts the monument at Driftwood which honors the Bucktail Regiment and it also acquaints you with the local […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A long list of serial camp burglaries in the region was brought to conclusion last week in Elk County Court when Daniel Aiello, 27, of St. Marys was found guilty on over 100 charges. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor Emporium-based State Police continue their investigation of a series of break-ins at several Down County business locations. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Emporium Borough and apparently a host of municipals governments across the state share difficulties in understanding and implementing requirements of Publication 213 sent out by PennDOT. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County commissioners reported last week that the clock tower at the Cameron County Court House is now secure. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Community Chest has collected an additional $100 in donations since the last update and is at $20,700. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Have you ever looked into the night sky and wondered about planets or constellations? Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) and other local night sky enthusiasts are offering an introductory night sky program for all ages. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Fundraising for the July 2013 fireworks is underway this week in Cameron County. A duck derby will be held in conjunction with the Cameron County Fair on Friday, August 10. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo) Write My Essay Writing Reference pages and only hazy and European […]
Following are the Cameron County secured real estate transactions for July. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Pennsylvania division of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel) has announced its annual adjustment to Gas Supply Charges to become effective August 1, 2012. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Class of 2014 will be having a night swim to raise money for their Junior Prom. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County High School 7th grade orientation will be held on Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
May Hollow Sportsmen’s Club and Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association Youth Field Day will be held August 11th at May Hollow Sportsmen’s Club. Registration starts at 9 a.m. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Local woman Tiffany Simar has released her fourth book entitled “My True Heart.” (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
On August 6, the 21 Cameron County youngsters who had met their 2012 Summer Reading Club goals were invited, along with the Library Story Hour and Free to Be Three youngsters to a great afternoon of fun at the library. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cole Memorial Hospital has teamed up with UPMC Hamot on a Vascular Screening event at Cole Memorial’s Central Potter Health Center from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on August 14. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Decrease your risk of heart attack or stroke now! (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Emporium Senior Center has recently been blessed with generous donations, joyfully performed services, and several acts of thoughtful kindness. Sometimes a simple “thank you” doesn’t feel like enough, so we wanted to publicly let everyone know how wonderful you all are and that you are truly appreciated. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
Plans are underway for another scary Haunted House in downtown Emporium this October. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Cameron County Recreation Center office will be closed August 9th through August 17th. It will reopen on August 20th. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Dr. David Moylan will provide free colorectal and prostate cancer screenings on August 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at The Patterson Cancer Care Center at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The following programs will be offered this weekend at Sizerville State Park: (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
There is a reorganization meeting for the Rich Valley Cemetery scheduled for August 9th at 10 a.m. at the Cabin Kitchen. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania is holding its biggest promotion in years during the hardest month of the year for the blood supply. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Free mammograms for women 40 and over are offered at the Women’s Health Center at Cole Memorial Hospital on August 15. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County High School’s 2012 football team will field 35 players, including 14 returning lettermen; seven offensive starters and six defensive starters. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
with Rich Summers Once again the weather robbed me of a Sunday at the baseball field as the Alle-Catt playoff game between Emporium and Bradford at St. Bonaventure University was rained out. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Harry Jones Meg Whiting led the Tuesday Ladies League with a score of 44. Betty “Down the Middle” Clingan had low net score with a 36. Lois Wehner won the most points with 21. Bev “Flat is Beautiful” Jones leads the pack with 193 points (Full Story available on the newsstands, […]
The 4th Annual Nick Guisto Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, August 11th, at the Emporium Country Club. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Penn-York Junior Golf League ended its season at Wellsville recently, with Corey Haas (Wellsville) winning with a 69, the overall Division Championship with a 39 point total and the Davis Memorial Trophy for Most Outstanding Golfer with a 71.5 stroke average. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron […]
by Phil Burkhouse The two oldest grandsons are definitely hooked on fishing and are still going strong late into the summer. In July they hounded the trout that had collected in the cold water at the mouth of many of our small streams and experienced limited success. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
by William Crisp During this season of travelling for vacation, it is important to remember that among the most underappreciated items in the world are inflatable and/or rubber animals. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Pennsylvania Game Commission officials, in partnership with the state chapters of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), are encouraging hunters to help veterans discover or rediscover the thrills and joys of hunting in Pennsylvania. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Hi Kent, I worked for Ogden’s Pharmacy for 17 years and enjoyed making different sundaes. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
What a joy to read everyone’s letters about my Grandma’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe. It can never be duplicated. As one of the grandchildren, growing up in the back kitchen watching her make pies, we all know she had no recipe, and yet they were always perfect. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this […]
I’m quite sure the shorthand manual that you refer to is the “Gregg’s Shorthand Manual” or textbook, pioneered by John Gregg. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
There were three shoemakers in Emporium. Baldos On W. Greenwood St., Moscato’s on E. 4th St., and I think the Glasl girls had a grandparent in the business, located between St. Mark’s and the Methodist Church. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
(1929-2012) August “Gus” Ross, 83, of Arcadia, Florida, formerly of West Chester, Yardley and Emporium, passed away Sunday (July 29, 2012).
(1927-2012) May C. Heck, 85, devoted mother, wife, and longtime resident of Emporium, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday (Aug. 3, 2012) at the Sunrise Manor Home of Leesburg, VA with her daughter and her husband by her side.
(1939-2012) Russell J. “Butch” Andrews, 73, of 174 Valley View Road, died on Wednesday morning (Aug. 1, 2012) at UPMC-Hamot Medical Center, Erie.
(1927-2012) Neil Leroy Shepard, 84, of Conneautville, a former longtime resident of Austin, passed away, Monday (July 30, 2012) in his home with his loving family at his side.
(1926-2012) Eleanor A. Pearson, 86, of Guy and Mary Felt Manor, formerly of Maple Street, died on Friday evening (Aug. 3, 2012) at Guy and Mary Felt Manor.
Martha Slottje Close, 90, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on (Aug. 3, 2012).
(1915-2012) Edward R. Segee, age 97, of Poplar Street, Danville, formerly of Emporium, passed away Saturday (Aug. 4, 2012), in his home.
The Emporium High School Class of 1952 celebrated their 60th Anniversary reunion at the Emporium Country Club on Friday, May 25th. Classmates in attendance were, front row (l to r) Ellie Altman Klees, LeRoy Markert, Donna Ellis Ashley, Florence Haynes Rossman, Jean Zito, Reba Reed Palmer, Grace Moore LaBrozzi, Donna Schwab Pelkey and Earl […]
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor James A Geelen, who stands accused of embezzlement from the Emporium Moose Lodge, has waived his right to a jury trial in Cameron County Court and instead will appear at a bench trial. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Bruce Whitman Echo News Editor A criminal case which spanned nearly four years neared its end last week in Cameron County Court. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo The 15th Annual Dream Makers for Make-A-Wish of Cameron, Potter and McKean Counties Poker Run was held this past Saturday, July 16th, in Emporium. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Action in the 32nd Pennsylvania Senior Little League championship tournament gets underway today (Wednesday) at the Little League complex on Sizerville Road. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Cameron County Echo Forest firefighters from across Pennsylvania have been deployed in recent weeks to battle large forest fires burning several states in the western U.S. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Members of the Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee last week discussed problems with 911 service for users of other than traditional telephone grids. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
by Amanda Jones Cameron County Echo Mountaineer Search and Rescue would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Bigfoot Hunt and all the businesses that so generously donated items to be used as prizes for successful hunters. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Pennsylvania State Little League Senior Division Tournament will be played July 25-30 in Emporium. Local radio station WLEM-AM 1250 will broadcast each game. Showing hometown spirit, a number of businesses sponsor the broadcasts and offer food to the players when they shine either offensively or defensively. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in […]
Food, fun, fellowship, and fundraising are set as the main events at the 5th annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund Banquet hosted by the Cameron County Longbeards Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation August 4, at the Emporium VFW. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Potter County Education Council (PCEC) has announced that a limited number of openings remain for a free training class that will provide individuals with the skills they need to secure a job in the natural gas industry. Recent increases in the price of natural gas at the wellhead make it likely that energy companies who […]
The Emporium Rotary Picnic will be held Wednesday, August 15th at the Rod & Gun Club. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
After a very successful day of picking blueberries, Emporium Garden Club members will be demonstrating how to make blueberry preserves. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
This note concerns Peanut Butter Pie. I use a “shorter” recipe for this pie and it tastes very similar to Lena Miglicio’s. Not the same but very close and a lot easier. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
Just got my Echo and see where Kent would like to know who owned the Tastee Freeze on Sizerville Road. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
The Echo comes to me late because I live in Florida. I’ve been a subscriber for 10 years. Many times I’ve wanted to respond to the trivia column, which I thoroughly enjoy, but I know my response will be past history by the time it reaches you. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this […]
I was reading the piece Lionel Minard wrote about all the ball teams. I knew the Sarick boys, Andy, Sonny, Bobbie. They lived on West Allegheny Ave. where the new high school is today. I also knew Tom Leonard, Gerd McAulay, Jay McAulay. They all lived on 6th St. and I lived on 5th. We […]
I would like to clarify the statement made in last week’s Echo underneath the photo of the deer. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)
I wanted to mention to you about the Cabin Kitchen Peanut Butter Pie recipe you requested in the past Echo. This is the recipe I received 40 years ago. It’s different from the one another reader had sent you. (Full Story available on the newsstands, in this week’s Cameron County Echo)