What better day than today, to unveil the new Military Order of the Purple Heart signs that will be placed around Cameron County!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Message from Guardian Angel Center
Cameron County School District
This is an important message from the Guardian Angel Center in Kersey for all families that could benefit from it:
The Guardian Angel Center (GAC) in Kersey will be open only three more times this year on the following Tuesdays: November 17, December 1 and 15. Because the Center will be closed in January, February, and March, we encourage all families who are eligible to take advantage of these dates to get winter coats, hats, gloves, and boots. Gently-used clothing is always available. In addition to the winter items and gently used clothing, GAC will be offering new pajamas in November, and a brand new outfit in December. The Guardian Angel Center serves children from birth to high-school graduation. For eligibility requirements, please see our FaceBook page. If you know of someone who needs a little extra help, please share this information with them.
Thank You to our Veterans
Monuments from the Cameron County Courthouse and the Big Flag Memorial Park
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If you would like me to email you any of these photos, let me know
cameroncountypaonline@gmail.com
Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice
Successful Vet Jam of the Twin Tiers Event @ Tubby's Tavern
Vet Jam of the Twin Tiers
Vet Jam Emporium Event totals:
$7083.77 total event revenue (including a nice last minute donation from JJS Saloon, who has been a great supporter of the cause since day one - they're not on the shirt but they're appreciated, along with all the sponsors you saw on the spotlights this event run!)
$200.00 Advertising Costs
$426.30 Event shirts
$109.07 Event materials/lanyards/supplies
Net revenue $6348.40, all of which will go to causes that support local veterans (The Emporium VFW Rides For Vets program, The Allegany Valley Veterans Center, McKean County CVEB, and the DAV as well as our own Direct Action Fund, where we cut checks directly to local veterans in need of temporary housing, help with unexpected expenses, medical expenses, and other emergent issues which require support).
This may not be a big Wounded Warrior event with big names, it may never make a million dollars or be known outside a small area, but you can count on it being honest, transparent, local, and rest assured that nobody involved is collecting a paycheck on it. You can take that to the bank
2027 Sylvan Heritage Calendars for Sale
The Sylvan Heritage Council proudly presents our eighth "Images from the Past" calendar
🌲A perfect Christmas gift, the calendars are on sale for just $15
🌲To order, please contact Michelle Clark via Facebook messenger, or by text/phone at 814-594-2469.
🌲We accept cash, checks made out to the Sylvan Heritage Council, and payments via Venmo @SylvanHeritage-Council.
🌲Not in Emporium? We will ship – postage for one calendar is $10. Multiple calendar cost will be determined per items mailed.
🌲All profits will be put directly to work on various beautification projects in our community.
As always, thank you for your generous support of our organization!
The calendars will be for sale during Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 28th
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Parish Thanksgiving & Children's Thanksgivng Mass
PARISH THANKSGIVING & CHILDREN'S THANKSGIVING MASS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd at 9:00 AM
Faith Formation Children will dress up as Pilgrims & Indians.
There will be a whole parish activity to follow!
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.
ST. MARK HARVEST DINNER
ST. MARK HARVEST DINNER
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15th at 4:00 P.M.
Sign up today to let us know what dish you’re bringing.
(Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church.)
Turkey, mashed potatoes & drinks will be provided.
In the spirit of being grateful and sharing the bounty, please bring a person in need or someone who lives alone, or who may not attend church.
If you haven’t come before, it’s always a great time with great food!
Invite a friend.
Don’t miss getting together to share the banquet and thanking God for the harvest!
All are welcome!
St Mark Catholic Church Confession Update
St Mark Catholic Church
Confessions will not be heard this Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Holy Hour will still take place at 6:00 PM.
The next available time for Confession will be Saturday, Nov. 14th @ 3:15 PM.
St Mark Church Reaches 2026 CSA Goal
St Mark Catholic Church
WE'VE HIT THE GOAL!
St. Mark/St. James has reached the 2026 CSA goal!
Now every dollar donated will stay here are our parish.
Thank you for your continued support!
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library Trivia Night
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
🎅🎄 SANTA’S GOT QUESTIONS… AND WE’RE GETTING READY FOR TRIVIA NIGHT! 🎄🎅 REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
The holiday season is about to get a whole lot more exciting!
Get ready to put your Christmas knowledge to the test at our upcoming Holiday Trivia Night!
Think you know your holiday movies, music, traditions, and festive fun?
Gather your friends, warm up those brain cells, and get ready for a night full of laughter, friendly competition, and Christmas cheer. 🎁
And trivia is just the beginning!
We’re planning plenty of fun activities throughout the evening to make this a holiday event you won’t soon forget. You won’t want to miss the festive surprises we have in store.
📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
🎟️ Registration will be opening soon!
Keep an eye on our page for details and get ready to claim your spot.
Santa’s keeping a list… and we have a feeling he’ll be keeping score, too!
2026 Beef on Weck Fundraiser Pick-Up Date
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
📣 Just as a friendly reminder! 📣
If you pre-ordered sandwiches for our 2026 Beef on Weck Fundraiser, the pick-up date for your orders will be this Friday (11/13/26) from 12-2 PM.
You can pick up your orders in the library multipurpose room.
We want to give a HUGE Thank You to everyone who purchased beef on weck sandwiches!
You helped make this fundraiser a success, and all proceeds will go directly toward funding future library programs, events and community resources.
Used Book Sale Holiday Edition Extravaganza
COMING SOON!
📚 THE USED BOOK SALE IS BACK… WITH A HOLIDAY TWIST! 📚🎄
Looking for a little holiday shopping inspiration?
Or maybe you're ready to stock up on some cozy winter reading?
We've got you covered!
We'll be hosting a 2026 Used Book Sale: Holiday Edition Extravaganza!
Stop by and browse a wonderful selection of books in ALL genres, including new and antique titles, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and more!
🎁 AND DON'T FORGET THE MYSTERY BAGS!
For just $5 each, you can take home a surprise assortment of books. Each bag will have its genre marked, but the titles inside are a mystery!
📅 November 20 – December 5, 2026
🕒 Sale Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM–2 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
❤️
A FEW IMPORTANT DETAILS:
1. All purchases are BY DONATION! Simply contribute whatever amount you'd like in one of the marked donation boxes.
2. Mystery Bags are $5 each.
3. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS FOR THIS SALE!
Whether you're hunting for a hidden literary treasure, picking up a few gifts, or treating yourself to something new to read, there's something waiting for you!
Come browse, discover, and take home a little holiday reading magic. Happy book hunting! 🎅📖
Prospect Park Playground Update
Prospect Park Playground Update
We are excited to announce that Prospect Park Playground has officially received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status! Donations are now tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Our playground is funded solely through your donations, so we are happy to be able to provide this benefit to those that help us. We will also be looking into grants that will allow us to make some upgrades to our basketball court and surrounding yard 🙂
We would also like to thank our volunteers that committed to mowing the playground each week!
Cassie & Greg Burlingame
Brian Mercer
Danny Morton
Jamie & Missy Orner
Matt Dempsey
The time you spent to take care of the lawn during this mowing season is so appreciated!
Thanks again to everyone that helped us have a successful year!
We look forward to seeing all of the kids next year!
Uptown Girls Grille Business Update
Uptown Girls Grille
We will not be opening until 3pm this Friday, November 13th as our family attends the funeral of our Sweet Mother-in-Law.
Thank you for your understanding and continued thoughts and prayers as our week seems to just keep getting worse.
We will be open normal hours Wednesday and Thursday and look forward to serving you Friday evening for dinner.
Alice J. Schwab
Alice J. Schwab, 84, of Emporium, PA, passed away Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys, PA.
She was born June 7, 1942, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence and Orvetta "Betty" Gribble LaPolt. She married Gary Schwab, who survives.
Alice was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Emporium, where her faith was an important part of her life. She was also a member of the Odin Grange and the Portage Township Cemetery Association. She dedicated many years of her working life to serving children and families throughout the region. Alice retired from Northern Tier, where she served as a director for childcare agencies. She took pride in her work and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Alice will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her church, and her community. Through her years of service and involvement in local organizations, she touched many lives and made lasting contributions to the community she called home.
In addition to her husband, Gary, she is survived by a daughter, Lisa Pusl (Leroy) of Ridgway; a son, Jason Schwab (Kierra) of Emporium; and a sister, Naomi Gworek of Buffalo, NY.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester and Robert LaPolt; and four sisters, Thelma Rankin, Ruth Berry, Ethel Haynes, and Esther McKimm.
Visitation will be held at Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA, on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00–10:45 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Dr. David Smith, Pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA 15834.
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
Aroma Cafe -Fresh Homemade Baked Goods Available Today!
Aroma Cafe
Plenty of Fresh Homemade Baked Goods Available Today!
- Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪
- Blueberry Muffins 🫐
- Lemon Poppyseed Muffins 🍋
- Apple Crumble Muffins (gluten free!) 🍎
Order Online at • aromacafeandbakeshop.com • or Call (814)486-7662 !
Monday, November 9, 2026
Nittany MinitMart - Veterans Appreciation
Nittany MinitMart
Those who serve our country deserve to be celebrated.
This Veterans Day, Nittany MinitMart wants to show our appreciation with a FREE ham hoagie, Nittany water, and Nittany chips for all active and former military personnel.
Stop in on November 11 and let us say thank you for your service!
Emporium Country Club - Closed for the Season
Emporium Country Club
The Emporium Country Club is closed for the season.
Thanks for a great year everyone see you in the spring!
The Dutchmen in Concert Sat., Nov 15th
The Dutchman will be singing at Miller Hall on Sunday November 15th at 2 PM - light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
Come and enjoy the music.
Miller Hall, 144 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA
Bennetts Valley Senior Center Screenings
Bennetts Valley Senior Center
Dermatology screenings available at the Bennetts Valley Senior Center November 13th 10am-1pm. Appointments required.
Call Jessica 814 787 7888.
A1C and cholesterol screenings available 1p-4p along with flu shots available and pet visits!
Stop in for a visit!
Allegheny Baking
Please note this order is only open through November 20th
I have not seen a Thanksgiving or Christmas order posted yet
Allegheny Baking
In addition to the menu below I will be offering a Thanksgiving specific order closer to November.
For now, be sure to check us out for your Fall themed parties and gatherings.
Availability will be limited each week so ordering in advance is highly recommended!
Please call or come into the bakery to place your order.
Payment is due upon ordering.
Happy Fall Y’all!!!
✌🏼🍁🍪🧋
PS - we can add our bottled lattes to any treat platter!
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Dempsey Homestead Sweets Thanksgiving Order Post🍂
PLEASE REPLY TO HER ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST
Dempsey Homestead Sweets
🍂Thanksgiving order post🍂
• 1 dozen large Cinnamon Rolls w/ Vanilla. Buttercream 9x13 pan $30
• Famous Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake 8x8 pan $20
Orders due 11/20, pick up 11/25
* please send me a PM or comment on THIS post to order.
As always, I will send a reminder close to pick up date
Christmas Cookies by Tasha
PLEASE REPLY TO HER ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST
Christmas Cookies by Tasha
I'll be doing Christmas cookie boxes/trays this year!
Pre-orders will go up in the next week.
Let me know if you want tagged on the pre-order post on my Facebook page.
Remember my cookies are NEVER pulled from a freezer; they are prepped and made fresh before pickup!
They will still be $15 a dozen this year, and as always, they come with extra goodies.
Every year I try to switch up some of the cookies, as you can see they've come a long way since I started offering them back in 2023
Dempsey Homestead Sweets Christmas Order Post
PLEASE REPLY TO HER ORIGINAL FB POST
Dempsey Homestead Sweets
❄️Christmas Order Post❄️
Cookie Boxes-Include our large sized individually wrapped cookies...because this girl can't stand my peanut butter cookies with a hint of mint
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Frosted Sugar, White Chocolate Pistachio, Andes Mint,
PB Overload, Maple Pecan, Chocolate Candy Cane, Hershey Kiss (2 cookies/doz), Cookies N' Cream, White Chocolate Lemon, Cinnamon Roll, Molasses.
🎄1 dozen will contain 1 of each cookie 🎄
1 Dozen - $25
2 Dozen - $50
3 Dozen- $70
1 Dozen Cinnamon rolls w/ Vanilla Buttercream 9x13 pan $30
Please send me a PM or comment on THIS post.
Orders Due 12/11 with pick up 12/20.
I will send a reminder message close to pick up day
Group Hikes the Fred's Woods Trail
Sundays hiking group enjoyed a day walking the Fred's Woods Trail near Driftwood PA
Anyone is welcome to join in these hikes.
Questions? Reach out to Desiree for future hike dates.
Ham & Turkey Raffle Nov. 14th
Ham & Turkey Raffle
Saturday, November 14th @ the Emporium Fire Hall
Benefits the Cameron County Fair
Build a Bracelet Workshop
DATE: Saturday November 14th
Session One: 1:00-2:30 PM
Session Two: 2:30-4:00 PM
COST: $10 per Person
(Includes gemstones, artisan beads and crafting supplies to make one bracelet! Additional bracelets only $5 each)
Light refreshments will be served.
Space is limited.
To reserve your spot contact
Text - Julie Pyle Childs at (717)344-4161 or
Email Amy Mickle at artwell3studio@gmail.com
This event is sponsored by artwell3 inc. in partnership with Emmanuel Episcopal Church - St. Hildas Guild.
All proceeds benefit St. Hildas Guild, Community Outreach Program.
St.Marys Snowmobile Association Meeting Update
St.Marys Snowmobile Association
The St. Marys Snowmobile Association will be holding its monthly meeting tonight night, Monday, November 9th, at 7:30 PM.
Discussion on gun raffle, fundraising, bridge project updates. Hopefully the permit will be finalized soon! New emporium connector.
Let see everyone tonight!
Shippen Township Closed Nov 11th, Garbage Pickup Update
Shippen Township will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
Wednesday's pick up will be on Thursday, November 12th.
Thank You!
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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