Honor students announced
      Woodland Elementary School in Emporium has announced its honor students for the most recent marking period: 5th grade High honors Megan Kite, Cameron Horning, Brooke Burfield, Rowan Crisp and Elise Grovanz Honors Genna Barr, Nathaniel Burgett, Lindsey Newton, Molly Slusarick, Eric Spehalski...
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      Junior high school students from Cameron County and Coudersport visited the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford this week to learn more about entrepreneurship and economics.
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Health Fair set for Wednesday
      Regular physical activity can bring dramatic health benefits to people of all ages, while extending active living and independence. Those interested in learning more about integrating regular exercise into a healthy lifestyle are invited to attend a Health Fair at the Emporium Wellness Center on W...
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Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
      Emporium VFW, Moose and K of C will team up to sponsor the annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at the Cameron County Little League Field.
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Blood drive set for Thursday
      An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Emporium VFW Club. The need for blood is great, according to the Red Cross. Individuals can donate every 56 days, as long as they are healthy and at least 17 years old. Each person donating a pin...
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Ward stationed at Texas air base
      Eric Ward is stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and would like to hear from friends and family. He can be reached at: AB Ward Eric J. 324TRS-SLT 293, Dorm AL TSC#2, 2220 Andrews Ave., Unit 362902, Lackland A.F.B. Texas 78236- 6029.
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Support group plans meeting
      Alzheimer's Support Group will meet on Wednesday evening, April 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 in Emporium at 313 S. Chestnut Street. Meetings offer help and educational support to those who are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. There is no cost and no reservation is necessary.
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Class of '62 Meets
      The Class of 1962 will meet Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at Pizza Palace to continue planning the 45th class reunion. If you have addresses or e-mails for our class members, please bring them. For more information, call Inez Jordan at 486- 0600.
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'Carnival Day' being planned
      Supporters of the Emporium Skate Park have scheduled several activities for Saturday, April 14, to raise awareness and funds for their project. All of the activities will take place on Fourth Street. Highlight of "Carnival Day" will be the pie-throwing booth featuring the candidates for Cameron Co...
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'Down County' residents being recruited
      An Elk County organization is recruiting residents of southern Cameron County to join in on two events in the coming weeks: the "100-Mile Yard Sale" and the Flower Garden Contest. They're sponsored by the Quehanna Industrial Development Corp., based in Karthaus.
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Numbers in the news
      30 Milk prices could rise as much as 30 cents per gallon by October. Rising fuel and feed costs incurred by dairy farmers and a growing global demand for milk products are the major factors. Ken Bailey, an agricultural economist at Penn State, forcecasts the average retail price of milk will be $...
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     Karen Kesterholt launches a successful shot during the donkey basketball game held to benefit the Yearbook Fund at Cameron County High School. The players were a lot more eager to score than the donkeys, making for some entertaining moments.
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History group retraces Calder Brick Works
By Alex Davis, News Assistant
      Scattered bricks and portions of a foundation are about all that remains at the site of what was once a thriving Cameron County business. Last weekend, Cameron County Genealogy Club took a step back in time, visiting the site of the old Calder Brick Works, also known as Cameron Penn Block Works, w...
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     Top performers in the Accelerated Reading Program in the Cameron County School District were recently recognized. Honored for earning 100 points were (from left): front -- Timmy Banks, Lilli Bailey and Madison Harrier; middle--Kassidy McLaughlin,Amelia Holjencin, Jamie Moore, Kendyl Shaffer, Marandi...
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Parenting workshop slated
      Young children can try their parents' patience. A workshop to help parents cope will be held on April 30 in St. Marys. "Setting Limits for Children" is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Education Council office, 4 Erie Ave. To register or learn more, contact Val Kelly at 772- 8...
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Students place in IU9 competition
      Three students from Cameron County's Enrichment Program attended the recent IU9 computer competitions. Eighth-grader Joey Botera took first place in graphic design, creating an ad for his father's construction business. His entry is headed for the state competitions April 25.
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