Through the programs and projects that HMI has sponsored over the years, regular folks are encouraged about the future of …
Playground
Following an arson in 2012, HMI and founder Cathy Ostrum Swarmer, took on the project of rebuilding the playground equipment …
Tribute Chorus
HMI first developed the Reunion Tribute Chorus to honor a former mentor from CCHS high school, music educator, Sue Ann …
CCHS Hall of Fame
The first Hometown Hall of Fame debuted in 2014 and introduced Dave Labrozzi as the Master of Ceremonies. Following that …
Mentors in our past
In every season, we honor our mentors.
My Hometown has the best mentors
The founder of HMI saw real needs in her rural, Pennsylvania, hometown of Emporium for help in making day to …
Honoring our Hometown Mentors
Who do you remember your “best” mentor in Emporium, PA? HMI was formed because of real needs in rural, Pennsylvania …
Honoring our Hometown Mentors
Tony Olivett was the fourth of Joseph and Teresa Olivett’s six children. His siblings, from oldest to youngest were Sam, …
The Hygrade Inn Photography Exhibition
Emporium will be treated to a showing of George Kempher’s photography on November 11 and 18 at The Hygrade Inn. …
2017 Hometown Sports Hall of Fame: James Baker
Mr. Baker will be inducted into the Hometown Sports Hall of Fame on October 7, 2017. He was one of Cameron …