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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Lowell B. Fryxell

 

Lowell B. Fryxell, 77, of Emporium, PA passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on Tuesday night (October 29, 2024) following a brief illness. He was born November 4, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota a son of the late Bernard and Evelyn Johnson Fryxell. On February 9, 1968 in First United Methodist Church, Emporium, PA he married Rebecca “Becky” Thomas, who survives.

Lowell graduated from Taylor’s Falls High School in Minnisota. He served with the US Navy during Vietnam from March 1964 through November 1967. He worked many years at PA Pressed Metals and later retired from Embassy Powder Metals. Lowell enjoyed fishing and cooking but especially loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca, son, Andrew Fryxell (Elise), Highland, Indiana; daughter, Jill Smith (Terry), Emporium; seven grandchildren: Layla, Nina, Chandra, Heather, Sam, Laura and Kirk; five great grandchildren: Sheamus, Avery, Lewis, Samantha and Charlotte; brother, Charles (Linda) Fryxell, Minnesota; sister, Lois Reed, San Diego, CA and a sister-in-law, Carol Fryxell, Minnesota.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by grandson, Jordan Vezey, three brothers, Dalton, Clark and Gene Fryxell and a sister, Darlene Cross.

There will be No Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Tuesday (November 5, 2024) at 12:00 PM with Rev. James Eastman, officiating.

Burial will be in the Thomas Family Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Vehicle Key Found



Found 10.31.24 - Key at the top on 6th & Broad Street
May be claimed at the Emporium Borough Office 



 

Shippen Township Election & Veteran's Day Update

Shippen Township will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day.
 Tuesday’s pick-up will be on Monday.
 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday’s refuse collections will remain the same. 
Thank you!


 Shippen Township will be closed on Monday, November 11th for Veteran’s Day. 
Monday’s pick-up will be on Tuesday. 
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday’s refuse collections will remain the same. 
Thank you!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The Hygrade Inn - Public Dining Available with Reservations


The Hygrade Inn 

The Portage Room at the Hygrade Inn is open to the public Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 3pm-7pm with a reservation. 
From homemade noodles to freshly baked breads, simmered sauces and sweet sorbets, our menu is sure to please your taste buds. 

Our weekly special for November 6 7 and 8 is chorizo shrimp with a side of homemade capellini. 
You don’t want to miss it! 
Make your reservation today by calling or texting 814.335.5968.

Potter County Conservation District is Hiring

Potter County Conservation District
Are you interested in joining our team? We currently have a vacancy for our Communications & Outreach Advisor Position. Please visit https://pottercd.com/about-us/careers-jobs/ for more information.

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of November 2

Driftwood, PA looking towards Rt 555



Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of November 2
 Listed are some activities occurring this weekend in Cameron County. 
If you have any you would like me to add, email me at cameroncountypaonline@gmail.com 
 Updates may be added closer to the weekend.

 Varsity Football District IX Quarterfinals 
Friday, November 1, 2024 
Cameron County at Redbank Valley Start time 7 PM 
The address to the field is 910 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. 
Tickets will be sold ONLINE only. This is the link to purchase: 
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Tubby's Tavern
 Saturday, Nov 2dn Music by Unforgiven 
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Driftwood Saloon & Grill 
Saturday, November 2nd to hear some great tunes by GrooVe Bros. 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
Saturday, Nov 2. Meat Raffles @ 2:30 
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Sinnemahoning Tavern
 Saturday, Nov 2nd Live music by Danny Haynes, 6-9 pm 
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The Willows Bar & Restaurant 
Saturday, Nov 2 Music by trio band Ruff Cutt, 2-4 pm 
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Got Knobbies Group Bike Ride 
Sunday Nov 3 Ol' Apple Trail Head, .4 mile past Dark Skies, May Hollow Rd, Emporium, PA 4.5 Mile Beginner Loop, 7.5+ Mile Intermediate Loop, Moderate to Steep Hills, Down and Up Mountain or Gravel Bikes Preferred, E-bikes Welcome Free Water and Snacks Available 
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Stop by C&N Bank on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH for our annual soup sale!
 All proceeds will be donated to local causes (Pinktober & the Christmas Benefit Dance) to help support cancer patients in our community. Stop in for good food, good company, and to support a great cause!
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Dark Sky Planning Committee 2nd Public Meeting 
Thursday, November 14th, 5:30-7 pm 

Daylight Savings Time Comes to an end Sunday, Nov. 3 Don't forget to turn your clocks back!
 Our clocks will fall back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
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The Little Museum in Sterling Run is closed as of Oct. 6th
Questions? Call the Historical Society and leave a message. 
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Sinnemahoning State Park Events
For the list of events at Sinnemahoning State Park, click on the link below. 
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Sizerville State Park 
 Follow the calendar of events for 2024 park activities. 
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Emporium Country Club
Open for the 2024 Season 

SAVE THE DATES


Cameron County School District 
Fall sports schedule can be found here 
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Powder Keg Cornhole
 Mondays at Tubby's Tavern. 
 Tubby's Tavern will be the new site for this weekly event held every Monday. 
 REMEMBER: EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ANYONE CAN PLAY. Come give it a try and join us for some fun. https://www.facebook.com/groups/644580097052595 
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Bingo @ the Cameron County Vets Club 
Resumes Sept. 2, 2024 . Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month through May
 Doors open @ 5pm. Calling starts @ 6:30. 427 E. 3rd Street, Emporium 
 Under new management 6/27/24
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club
 Check out our Website for club events & memberships!
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Cameron County Food Pantry 2024 Distribution Dates
 New food pantry location!
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Emporium Sr Center 
Live Auction scheduled Nov. 16th @ 4 pm 
Donations being accepted between 8:30 & 1:30 pm 
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Emp Vol Fire Dept. Ham & Turkey Raffle 
Sat Nov. 16th. doors Open @ 6 pm 
Free food, drinks, admission, family friendly event
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Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 23rh @ the VFW 
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Emporium Fire Dept. Auxiliary Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, November 30th @ the Fire Hall 
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Christmas Parade 
 Friday, December 6th @ 7 pm 
 Downtown Emporium
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30th Annual Christmas Benefit Dance 
Saturday, December 7th 
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Children's Christmas Party 
Saturday, Dec 14th @ 11 am 
Signup sheet at the club to registrer your child prior to the party 
Adults registering must be a member of the club. 
Cutoff date is Nov. 25th. Please see link below for more details
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🎟️ Tickets are officially FOR SALE! 🎟️ 
Emporium Vol. Fire Dept. - Ladies Night Out, 2025
 $35 / Ticket! Make sure you get your tickets! 
 *** YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN *** 
Date - Saturday, March 1, 2025 
Time - Doors Open @ 4PM! 
We will have an Early Bird basket that will end at 4:45PM.
 Raffles & Games start at 5PM. 
Location - Emporium Vol. Fire Dept. 419 N. Broad St. Emporium, PA 15834 
This Event is for Adults ONLY, Nobody under the age of 21 will be permitted to enter. 
 We will take Table Reservations for parties of 6+! (No extra charge for Reservations) For Questions or to purchase Tickets, Please contact any of these Ladies; Maddie Tomaski-Uber - 814-594-0208 Staci Langley - 814-389-8070 Alex Olay - 814-335-7764 We can mail tickets as well! 
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The Community Dog Park is Open to the Public 
Please join the FB site for updates 
The dog park is located at the East end of Emporium, near the caboose.
If familiar with the Rails to Trails, it is at the trail head of the Rails to Trails in Emporium. 
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If you haven't followed this new CC Site, please do!
 Created by local resident Emily Costanzo, this sites mission in to reach as many people as possible & let them know what Cameron County businesses have to offer! We are trying to reach as many potential customers and visitors to our area as possible. Please share this group with a friend, even if they live elsewhere. We would love to have more visitors in CamCo and even if they don't stop by, many of our artisans will ship Business owners - don't forget that you are able to join and post in this group using your business page.
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Introducing Look Up Cameron County 
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Shout out to my friend Becca Peters! 
Dog Boarding Weekly and weekends available.

C&N Bank Homemade Soup Sale

Stop by C&N Bank on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH for our annual soup sale! 
All proceeds will be donated to local causes (Pinktober & the Christmas Benefit Dance) to help support cancer patients in our community. 
Stop in for good food, good company, and to support a great cause!

Emporium Borough Garbage Allowance Information

Emporium Borough
 We have been getting some questions about extra garbage charges, so we thought we would post this for everyone.

Sunny Side Boutique Business Update

 

Sunny Side Boutique
 We would like to thank everyone that has supported us while having the storefront.
 However, you can still order the same way you have been and pay an invoice that is sent to your email and then pick up your item at your convenience because it will be at the chamber waiting for you unless you are having it shipped. OR you can come to the Chamber and see me(Julie) on Wednesdays only from 3-530pm to pick up where you can use cash or credit if you prefer that way. 
If you have any questions please reach out to one of us. 
Thank you!

Gypsy Wagon Food Truck 2025 Update

Gypsy Wagon Food Truck
The Gypsy Wagon Food Truck is now booking dates for Summer 2025. 
 We are available for Festivals, Corporate Events, Private Events, and Parties.
 Feel free to send us a message for available dates. 
 Thank you

Soft Serve Emporium Seasonal Closing 10.31.24

 

Soft Serve Emporium 
Tomorrow, October 31st, will be the last morning serving breakfast. 
Thanks for all the support this year. 
See you all in the spring.

CC Ambulance Bake Service War!

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Cameron County Ambulance Service Bake War!


 

Smoke em’ if you got em’ Serving 10.31.24

Smoke em’ if you got em’ 

 10/31/24 🎃 Town Square Time: 12:00pm 
Menu: Our Signature Brisket on a bun with two sides
💥 Pulled pork on a bun with two sides
🔥 Loaded Nachos with your choice of meat, salsa, baked beans,jalapeno, sour cream 
😋 Sides include our own baked beans Double smoked bacon green beans 
Dessert: smoked apple crisp with caramel drizzle and whipped cream 
We look forward to serving you 

Varsity Football District IX Quarterfinals Nov. 1, 2024

 

Varsity Football 
District IX Quarterfinals 
Friday, November 1, 2024 
Cameron County at Redbank Valley 
Start time 7 PM 
The address to the field is 910 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. 
Tickets will be sold ONLINE only. 
This is the link to purchase:

This is a 2024 District 9 playoff football event. 
 The winner of this game will play the winner of Union vs Otto Eldred.

Friends of the Library Holiday Project

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Friends of the Library Holiday Project 

Please help support the library… this fund raiser helps to support lots of programs held at the library!
Note - from personal experience, we have a wonderful library & staff in Emporium! 
We are so fortunate to have them!

Fireworks Fundraiser Kickoff

 

Fireworks Fundraiser Kickoff 

 Smoker Logging kicking off the fundraiser for one of the most popular events in Cameron County. 
Steven Smoker one of the founders of the company loved fireworks.
 His brothers, Jack and George have donated four truckloads of firewood. 
The firewood fundraiser will raise funds for the yearly Cameron County Fireworks which will be held July 5, 2025. The drawing will be held on the one year anniversary of Steven’s death, December 19 at 4pm. Tickets for the drawing can be purchased for $5.00 each at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office at 24 West Fourth Street. Phone orders will be accepted at 814-486-4314.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Free Air Travel for Medical Appointments for Elk County Residents

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Questions?
Please visit the Angel Flight Website!

Free Air Travel for medical appointments for Elk County Residents 

 

Faux Caramel Apple Craft

 

Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
 Fall Into Crafting at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library! 

Get ready to bring a touch of autumn to your home with our Faux Caramel Apple Craft on Monday, November 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. 
Program attendees will get to use library supplies to create their own faux caramel apple decorations! 
This event is open to all area adults ages 18 & up. 
This program is FREE, but registration is required.
 And space is limited! 
Registration opens TODAY.
 Register now by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/HFS3s7j2EUqsrykH8 to fill out the online registration form. 
Space is limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot for a fun-filled evening of autumn crafting! 
For questions, call the library at 814-486-8011.

Notice to Voters

 

NOTICE TO VOTERS! 
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 @ 4:00PM IS THE LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A MAIL-IN BALLOT APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION!!! AS WELL AS THE LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING!! 
THE ELECTION OFFICE WILL NOT RECEIVE REQUESTS FOR EARLY VOTING AFTER THE DEADLINE OF TUESDAY, OCOTOBER 29, 2024 @ 4:00PM

Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant QEP Request for Qualifications

 

Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant QEP Request for Qualifications

 10-29-2024 
The Cameron County Office of Community and Economic Development in collaboration with the Cameron County Commissioners have been awarded a $1.5M Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant. This Brownfields Grant will be used to assess, clean up and redevelop underutilized properties while protecting public health and the environment. More information about the project as well as a Request for Qualifications can be found included in the document below.