Ohio murder suspect's Jeep Cherokee located Nov 11, 2009
Her body was found Saturday at about 3 p.m. near Platz and Sterrettania roads in Erie County, Pa ... Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook said the cause of death was determined to be "blunt and penetrating trauma to the head." Anyone with information about Kromer's whereabouts or the location of the missing vehicle is asked to call local police or the Erie County (Ohio) Sheriff's Office at (419) 625-7951. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ohio casinos will mean local competition Nov 5, 2009
More affected than the southwestern Pennsylvania casinos, however, is MTR Gaming Group, the West Virginia-based firm that owns Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in Chester; Presque Isle Downs, an Erie County racetrack-casino just over an hour from Cleveland; and Scioto Downs, a Columbus harness track still denied the right to have slot machines or table games. In Nasdaq trading yesterday, the value of MTR Gaming's shares dropped by 47 cents, or 20 percent. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Police: Ohio meth suspect threatened Pa. chief Nov 4, 2009
Thirty-nine-year-old Gary Ratliff, of Conneaut (KAW-nee-awt), Ohio, has been jailed in the Erie County Prison awaiting a preliminary hearing Nov. 10 on a terroristic threat charge. County detectives say Ratliff threatened Girard police Chief Nicholas VanDamia in July when the chief interrogated Ratliff about the methamphetamine trade in July. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Guests don costumes, dance a jig Nov 1, 2009
The social club, which includes more than 100 active members, provides a welcoming environment and develops friendships among new and longtime residents from all over Erie County. Each year the organization selects and raises money for one or more charities. (Erie Times-News, PA)
NCAA settles suit challenging ban on advisers Oct 9, 2009
Erie County Common Pleas Judge Tygh Tone ordered the NCAA to reinstate Oliver in February and struck down the NCAA's rule on advisers, saying that the NCAA shouldn't restrict a player's right to have legal help when negotiating a major league contract. The judge said the rule was impossible to enforce and allows for the player to be exploited. (ESPN -- College Sports)
District Fishing Report (Yesterday) Oct 3, 2009
Edinboro Lake (Erie County): Numbers of average-size largemouth and smallmouth bass were reported on this 245-acre lake in recent days. Pymatuning Reservoir (Crawford County): Bad weather contributed to low fishing pressure on the reservoir earlier this week, although some anglers were targeting walleyes and hybrid striped bass in the Shenango River below Pymatuning Dam. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bills safety Whitner has $400K of jewelry stolen Sep 22, 2009
Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita said Monday that McKelvin told investigators he did not want to see the boys prosecuted after they admitted being the vandals. Instead they will perform 120 hours of community service. (ESPN -- Football)
Architects chosen for Tullio Arena improvements Sep 4, 2009
The Erie County Convention Center Authority announced Thursday that the Pennsylvania Department of General Services selected Friday Architects/Planners Inc., of Philadelphia, and Sink Combs Dethlefs Sports Architecture to collaborate on the arena project ... Erie County Council approved a $10. (Erie Times-News, PA)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
29 Fall fashion: The Erie County Federation of Women's Club's Style Show, noon, Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel rence Center, 2800 W. Eighth St.; $20, with proceeds to benefit local charities. Call 833-6878 for tickets. (Erie Times-News, PA)
No. 1 Safina ousted from Rogers Cup Aug 20, 2009
The grand jury dismissed a more serious felony charge of second-degree robbery, Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita III said. Kane, 20, and his cousin, James Kane, 21, were arrested Aug. 9 after Jan Radecki, 60, told police they attacked him when he said he didn't have 20 cents in change for the fare. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Calif. angler leads going into final day Aug 2, 2009
Dave Lefebre of Erie County pulled only one keeper from the same Ohio River sweet spot he has fished throughout the tournament. But it was a whopper for these parts, tipping the scale at 3 pounds, 15 ounces. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Forrest Wood Cup tournament travels to Pittsburgh Jul 26, 2009
Erie County native Dave Lefebre, who over the years has won more than $1 million at fishing tournaments, expects a strong bass bite at this week's Forrest Wood Cup tournament on Pittsburgh's rivers. Darl Black, a fishing journalist, guide and resident of Cochranton, Crawford County, predicts the cup winner will catch bigger fish than Kevin VanDam did when he won the 2005 Bassmaster Classic in Pittsburgh with a record low, three-day weigh-in of 11 bass totaling just under 13 pounds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
AP: Eastern Ohio economy looks to diversify Jul 13, 2009
But choices in the years since are making the future look slightly brighter on the Pennsylvania side even in places such as Pittsburgh, while Ohio cities and towns such as Cleveland suffer more (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sandusky, Ohio Jul 11, 2009
He would become a probate judge in Erie County ... Nowhere was the abolitionist sentiment stronger than in Erie County, Ohio, where Sandusky iwas (and is) the County seat ... As H.L. Peeke said about the Underground Railroad in his History of Erie County, written in 1916: Its conductors, agents and managers believed that they should obey God rather than man. (Suite101.com)
Forrest Wood Cup: All rivers (and fish) lead to Pittsburgh Jul 5, 2009
"I think they're trying to give everybody a chance," said Dave Lefebre, 38, of Union City, Erie County, who placed second and won $100,000 in last year's Forrest Wood Cup held on Lake Murray in South Carolina. Mr. Lefebre was a musician playing up and down the East Coast before entering his first fishing tournament on Pymatuning Lake in 1991. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Biden visit to tout rural access Jun 30, 2009
The nation's No. 2 is coming to Erie County. Vice President Joe Biden will visit Seneca High School, 10770 Wattsburg Road, on Wednesday to talk about President Barack Obama's rural broadband initiative -- one piece of the $787 billion federal stimulus package. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ohio Swine Flu cases continue ascent Jun 27, 2009
Erie County 1 (21-year-old female). Fairfield County 2 (27-year-old female, 3-year-old male). (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Secrecy 101: College athletic departments use vague law to keep public records from being seen Jun 6, 2009
An Erie County judge denied the NCAA's request this month, ruling that reports of rule-breaking are not education records. In February, Judge Tygh Tone ordered Oliver back on the mound. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Cerza in line to head Buffalo Niagara CVB Jun 6, 2009
Cerza will replace Richard Geiger, who resigned his post after 14 years late last month under pressure from Erie County officials who wanted the bureau to head into a different promotional and branding direction. Geiger had steered the CVB through its most aggressive course that resulted in record levels of convention and meeting bookings and above average hotel occupancy rates. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Establishment has 5 critical violations Jun 6, 2009
At least once a year, Erie County Health Department officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food ... (Mobile unit that serves Erie County. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ohio judge wants NCAA to comply with ruling May 16, 2009
Erie County Judge Tygh Tone wants the NCAA to explain itself at a contempt of court hearing set for May 27. The NCAA says it has not violated the judge's order. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Go amuse yourself May 15, 2009
"We saw more visitors from outside our normal market base of Erie County," Gorman said. "We're definitely attracting guests from further away.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Judge: NCAA could be in contempt of ruling May 14, 2009
Judge says NCAA appears to be in contempt of ruling - ESPN. Updated: May 13, 2009, 10:01 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Judge warns NCAA of being in contempt of court May 13, 2009
Erie County Judge Tygh Tone acted after the NCAA sent a memo Monday to draft-eligible players, detailing its rules regarding hiring an agent or adviser before the June major league draft. Tone found "probable cause to believe that defendant NCAA is in indirect civil and criminal contempt.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Click here to watch AP Video. DNA testing backs DA Apr 9, 2009
WHAT'S NEXT Erie resident James D. DiNicola, 32, is scheduled for a May 11 trial in Erie County Court on a count of child rape, a first-degree felony, and eight other charges ... The Erie County District Attorney's Office is backing up its evidence in a child-rape case with a number: 99 ... An Erie County judge had allowed the girl, now 12, to leave Erie to return to the Dominican Republic to be with relatives. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Religion Calendar Mar 28, 2009
-ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Worship, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 1500 Freeport Road, North East, led by the Rev. Jeffrey Piccirilli of Messiah Lutheran Church as part of the East Erie County Lutheran Cluster pastor exchange. Sunday church school for all ages, 9 a.m. Coffee hour, 11:30 a.m. Bible study, noon. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Prosecutors dismiss case against Thurman Mar 25, 2009
However, Erie County Sheriff's investigators said they needed more time to investigate Thurman's alibi, so prosecutors chose on Monday to dismiss the case without prejudice. That means charges may be refiled later if any new evidence is found. (ESPN -- Football News)
Woman Helps Find Missing Man Mar 14, 2009
An Erie County grand jury indicted a Western New York man in the beheading of his wife. Penfield Town Supervisor George Wiedemer announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election this fall. (R News)
Kysor gets more jail time Mar 3, 2009
Kysor's lawyer offered that explanation in Erie County Court on Monday -- the first time anyone in Kysor's case has publicly said what drove the 54-year-old Corry native to escape ... Erie County Judge John Garhart ordered Kysor incarcerated for an additional three years and four months to six years and eight months, and he ordered Kysor to serve the time consecutively to the life sentence ... An Erie County jury in January 1987 convicted Kysor of second-degree murder, or a killing committed... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Oliver Impressive In Return For Cowboys Feb 23, 2009
A recent ruling in an Erie County, Ohio court by Judge Tygh Tone stipulated that the NCAA reinstate Oliver and not suspend him. Oklahoma State, after consideration of the situation, decided to pitch Oliver. (GoPokes.com)
Beach altering plan at Fuller Lake sinks Feb 18, 2009
Just like the beaches at Presque Isle State Park in Erie County, the swimming area at Fuller Lake has conditions that are unusual in our system, said John Norbeck, director of DCNR Bureau of State Parks. After hearing from our visitors that they want to continue enjoying the deep water swimming area at Fuller Lake, weve decided not to fill in that portion of the swimming area. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Vigils Help Community Start to Mend Feb 15, 2009
One man died after a single car accident in the town of Marilla, Erie County. A man was shot in his wheelchair Wednesday evening on Rochester's northeast side. (R News)
College baseball star wins suit against NCAA Feb 13, 2009
Erie County judge Tygh Tone agreed with Oliver, issuing a ruling Thursday that said Oliver should be reinstated. Baseball players _ unlike those in football and basketball _ can be drafted before college, forcing many to retain advisers who can help them with negotiations. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Judge Rules In Favor Of Andy Oliver Feb 13, 2009
But Judge Tygh Tone, of the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, sided with Oliver, ruling that his eligibility be reinstated immediately and that he be allowed to compete for Oklahoma States baseball team. A spokesman for the NCAA said the association was disappointed by the court ruling and planned to appeal. (GoPokes.com)
Wicked wind: Powerful gusts cause damage Feb 13, 2009
TAKE THIS ADVICE Erie County health inspectors visited numerous restaurants and grocery stores that were without power Thursday ... If they dont have power for an extended period of time, we are telling them to keep their cooler doors closed, said Karen Tobin, supervisor of environmental health for the Erie County Department of Health ... Outages for the region hit the city of Erie, Millcreek Township, and the western part of Erie County the hardest. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Oklahoma State pitcher wins lawsuit vs. NCAA Feb 13, 2009
Erie County Common Pleas Judge Tygh Tone ruled that the NCAA shouldn't restrict a player's right to have legal help when negotiating a big league contract. An NCAA rule that allows players to hire a lawyer but prohibits them from negotiating a contract is impossible to enforce and allows for the player to be exploited, Tone said in his ruling filed in Sandusky. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
UPDATE: STORM LEAVES 10,000 WITHOUT POWER; DEBRIS, DOWNED LINES CLOSE I-90 AND UPPER PEACH STREET Feb 12, 2009
So will Erie County Technical School, Erie First Christian Academy and Buckeye Local School District in Ohio. Conneaut Area School District and Ashtabula Area City School District, both in Ohio, will be closed, as will Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School and Erie First Christian Preschool. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Towers of power Feb 10, 2009
All told, there are 190 cell-phone towers in Erie County and 86 in Crawford County, according to Colorado Springs-based TowerSource, which maintains an extensive database of towers. Just more than two years ago, those numbers were 166 for Erie County and 70 for Crawford County, TowerSource said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
1 dead, 175 rescued from ice floe on Lake Erie Feb 8, 2009
The death was attributed to natural causes, said Dr. Brian Baxter, Erie County coroner, who learned from Mr. Love's family that he had a heart condition. Some fishermen admitted that they were inexperienced. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
