NATIONAL GUARD - McKinley Visits Vigilant Guard Nov 13, 2009
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks with Gregg Skibitsky, commissioner of the Erie County Office of Emergency Services, during a visit to the Erie County Emergency Operations Center in Cheektowaga, N.Y. McKinley, the highest ranking officer in the National Guard visited Western New York on Nov. 4, 2009 to check on the progress of Vigilant Guard, the largest combined civil/military training exercise ever held in New York ... CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y.,... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Reading the high school football crystal ball (12) Nov 12, 2009
Watch out for: Erie McDowell Dont sleep on the Trojans, who went 7-2 while playing a WPIAL schedule. We have McDowell bowing to Gateway in the state quarterfinals but we could see McDevitt lining up against McDowell at an awful site in District 9. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
State closing five veterans centers Nov 12, 2009
The offices -- including branches in Erie and Greensburg -- are set to close by the end of December, though some have been shuttered already. State officials say the centers duplicate services already available in government offices in each of the state's 67 counties, not to mention those offered by the American Legion and other service groups. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Health care vote to help define careers Nov 11, 2009
Kathy Dahlkemper, a freshman from Erie who voted in favor of the bill ... Former Erie County Solicitor John Onorato and Elaine Surma, an agent with the Erie office of the state attorney general, are also potential Republican opponents for Ms. Dahlkemper, who unseated GOP incumbent Phil English in 2008. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Erie CareerLink to move to downtown office building Nov 11, 2009
Advertisement The government-funded agency that runs the Erie County CareerLink center has purchased a well-known downtown Erie office building and expects renovations to be complete by June. CareerLink's Erie County center now operates out of leased space at 1309 French St, in the Lovell Place complex ... The nonprofit Regional Center for Workforce Excellence, which is a fiscal agent to the Pennsylvania CareerLink in the northwestern part of the state, purchased the Sumner E. Nichols Building... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Authorities: Union City woman will face 25 charges of cruelty to animals Nov 11, 2009
Wolfgang said that after consulting with the Erie County District Attorney's Office, she will not pursue cruelty charges regarding the 82 dead cats that were recovered ... The Humane Society, which has the authority to investigate and charge in cases of cruelty to animals, also investigated Haburski in 2003 when she lived in the 3300 block of Rice Avenue in Erie. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gas prices drop 4 cents in western Pa. Nov 11, 2009
The western Pennsylvania region included in the report stretches north to Erie and east to Altoona. Brookville had the lowest gas prices in the region last week, at $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
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)
Energy to burn Nov 10, 2009
Reed, the owner of Goldart Jewelers in Erie, is less than pleased that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection might adopt rules that would regulate the sale and use of outdoor wood-fired boilers ... None of the complaints came from Erie County, she said ... The Environmental Protection Agency has scheduled a series of public hearings to address proposed air quality amendments that deal with wood-fired furnaces. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fishing: Shore fishing is Plan B for steelhead Nov 8, 2009
Although November is prime time for targeting steelhead on Erie streams, there are still opportunities to fish from shore ... Erie-based guide and L.L. Bean fly-casting instructor Ray Travis suggests fishing the mouths and adjacent shoreline for no more than 100 yards on either side because steelhead become more scattered the further they are from the tribs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
House passes health care overhaul Nov 8, 2009
Blue Dog Democrats Jason Altmire, of McCandless, and Kathy Dahlkemper, of Erie, voted no and yes, respectively, after refusing to reveal their intentions prior to the vote ... At 11:07, culminating a rare Saturday night session of the House, the vote tally hit 218, prompting a loud cheer from the left side of the floor and the packed spectators' galleries. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
National City branches becoming PNC Nov 7, 2009
PNC has promised a smooth transition, noting it has lots of experience ... The Pittsburgh region is part of the first wave, which also includes 160 National City branches in the Erie region, Florida and eastern Ohio. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Grossman gears up Nov 7, 2009
com: Local News - Erie County Executive-elect Barry Grossman ready to work ... Erie County Executive-elect Barry Grossman ready to work ... Advertisement Democrat Barry Grossman is now recognized as Erie County government's executive-elect, after Friday's completion of vote counts that stretched three days past Tuesday's municipal election. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Questions raised in win Nov 6, 2009
By LISA THOMPSON Voters propelled Ebert G. Beeman and his radical agenda into the heart of Erie County government Tuesday despite warnings from the Republican Party on whose ticket he ran. Advertisement The party and members of Erie County Council now want to know whether Beeman's habit of resisting government authority -- multiple citations for driving on a suspended license and an estimated $2 million debt to the Internal Revenue Service -- will bar him from claiming the County Council seat he... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Robbery victim IDs suspect from yearbook Nov 6, 2009
Erie police arrested 30-year-old Anthony Williams on Monday on charges of robbery, terroristic threats and simple assault. The other suspect has not been found. (AZCentral -- News)
One woman hurt in Peach Street rollover in Summit Township Nov 6, 2009
By KARA MURPHY Nearly 18 minutes elapsed before dispatchers from the Erie County 911 center sent the correct volunteer fire department to the correct location of a crash Thursday morning. Advertisement It was the first serious mistake involving an Erie County 911 center dispatch since the center took over dispatching operations for 11 county fire and police departments in October ... In August, Erie County Executive Mark DiVecchio fired Public Safety Director Joe Weindorf for adopting a... (Erie Times-News, PA)
DiVecchios final days Nov 5, 2009
By KEVIN FLOWERS For the first time in 12 years, Mark DiVecchio isn't stressing over a November election -- and the outgoing Erie County executive is just fine with that ... "But right now, I'm very casual," DiVecchio said, "and I'm trying to stay neutral. But my time is up, and I accept that." Tuesday's election will bring Erie County government a new chief executive, and signal the coming end of DiVecchio's often-rocky four years in the county's top job ... DiVecchio, 50, said he has begun... (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)
County executive race still undecided Nov 4, 2009
com Amid cheers and raucous applause from friends, family and campaign supporters, Democrat Barry Grossman declared himself Erie County executive-elect. Advertisement But Republican Mike Kerner refused to concede the tight race for Erie County executive in Tuesday's municipal election -- and the winner likely won't be known until about 1,200 absentee ballots are counted later today ... According to unofficial vote totals from the Erie County Courthouse, with all 154 of the county's voting... (Erie Times-News, 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)
Learn About the History of the Pennsylvania Grape Industry New Book Offers a Detailed and In-depth Look At Pennsylvania's Grape Industry Nov 4, 2009
Then, in 1966, Haeseler accepted the position of Associate Professor of Pomology and Viticulture assuming the responsibilities of director of Viticultural research and Extension Pomologist for Erie County, Pennsylvania and extension Viticulturalist for the entire state. He attained the rank of Professor of Pomology and Viticulture, Department of Horticulture, The Pennsylvania State University in 1978. (Primezone Releases)
Welcome to the new GoErie Nov 3, 2009
What you see with the new GoErie is a change in focus. The emphasis now is on you, the greater Erie community: Your events, your photos, your news and other information you need to live well in our region, from job opportunities and bargains to the latest posts from community bloggers ... The home page of GoErie is now a portal to the community. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Remember to vote Nov 3, 2009
Erie County Elections ... Municipal elections are about local officials "that create your laws and taxes that affect your everyday life,'' said Sharon Drayer, supervisor of the Erie County Election Office. Melanie Mushrush, Crawford County director of elections, said, "In my opinion, it's more important" than the presidential election. So what else are you doing today that's more important? KEY RACES The marquee races include the Erie County executive race between Democrat BarryGrossman and... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Game Night: The trainers Nov 1, 2009
At my high school up near Erie, its kind of in the middle of nowhere, Graham adds. We had one athletic trainer for the entire county. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
State ramping up efforts on curb cuts Nov 1, 2009
But J. Mark Finnegan, a Michigan lawyer representing disabled people who has filed scores of curb-ramp suits against targets such as PennDOT and the cities of Erie and Meadville, views the agency's decision as more strategic than altruistic. PennDOT, Erie and Meadville all recently entered into consent decrees or settled litigation brought by advocates for disabled people ... "They spent a lot of public money but wasted it because they did it wrong," said Erie lawyer Craig A. Markham, co-counsel... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
North East breaks ground on sewer system upgrade, expansion Oct 31, 2009
9 million gallons per day at western Pennsylvania's third-largest sewage treatment plant behind Allegheny County and Erie, said North East borough Engineer Gus Maas. The project will also install systems to cut down on the amount of sludge that the borough will have to place in a landfill and will improve plant discharge that enters Sixteen Mile Creek, officials said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Swine flu pushes Erie ERs to record-breaking numbers Oct 31, 2009
Betty Lou Sch, RN, an emergency room nurse at St. Vincent Health System, treats patient Tara Masi, 23, of Erie, for abdomenal pain Oct. 28 in the ER. ROB ENGELHARDT/ ERIE TIMES-NEWS. Warning signs Most people who get swine flu will recover completely without seeing a doctor. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Campaign contribution at issue in Summit supervisor race Oct 31, 2009
It went through the Erie County Republican Party ... The contribution was made in the first quarter of the year, and is listed on the Erie County Republican Party's campaign finance report as a "contribution pass-through from Friends of Marlin Coon.'' Church recently raised the matter as an issue in the campaign. Coon's committee gave $5,072.22 to the party, with $4,900 of it going to Haaf's committee, according to expense reports. Opinions vary about whether the indirect contribution was... (Erie Times-News, PA)
PG South/East: Gateway's coach hopes his players aren't tricked by McKeesport's offense Oct 29, 2009
Lake Fong/Post-Gazette Gateway running back Orne Bey eludes Erie McDowell's Andrew Bennett to score on a 21-yard touchdown run during a game played earlier this month ... By itself, the trend is unimpressive, except Gateway scored 11 touchdowns against Connellsville, five against Erie McDowell and eight against Hempfield ... The McDowell game was a good learning experience for Gateway, Terry Smith said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Buying for the kitchen on a $100 budget Oct 29, 2009
The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail's Harvest Wine Weekends run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7-8 and 14-15. $35 for the weekend or $30 for Sundays only, cover a sampling of food and wine at 21 wineries. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG East: Foothills rivals Norwin, Penn-Trafford play for WPIAL playoff bid Oct 29, 2009
Despite the fact his Warriors suffered a 56-31 defeat at Erie McDowell and were still facing a long journey back to Westmoreland County, Wiley quickly began listening to his players' chatter ... Erie McDowell is a District 10 school that plays a Foothills Conference schedule ... "We played with a good team [Erie McDowell], moved the ball on them and forced them to break down a few times. "We just have to play a total and complete game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Erie congresswoman proposes tax credit that could help GE Transportation Oct 29, 2009
Kathy Dahlkemper, of Erie, D-3rd Dist., introduced legislation Wednesday that would effectively do just that, creating a 30 percent tax credit for the purchase of new and newly remanufactured locomotives purchased before the end of 2013. The Locomotive Fleet Investment and Tax Credit of 2009 listed 10 original co-sponsors, including powerful Pennsylvania Democrat John Murtha. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Drill Here, Now: Energy Reserves at Home? Oct 28, 2009
What's even more appealing is that many of the biggest natural gas discoveries have been in states that have been hard hit by industrial decline. The Marcellus shale, which could be the second-largest natural-gas field in the world after an offshore field in the Persian Gulf, stretches from the shores of Lake Erie through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, and locals are hoping for an economic Cinderella story ... There are also new shale gas discoveries in western Europe, a... (ABC News -- Business)
Former Conneaut Lake man to serve nearly five years for fraud Oct 28, 2009
McLaughlin said Cheney was the chief architect of a scheme that was "fueled by greed and stitched together by an endless series of false promises." With the sentence, McLaughlin rejected Cheney's claim that he was too frail to serve time in prison ... Cheney and another former Conneaut Lake man, Joseph M. Guess, 51, now of Phoenix, were indicted in federal court in Erie in April 2008 on charges that they ran a phony investment scheme that defrauded multiple investors nationwide of more than $2... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gas prices continue to rise Oct 28, 2009
The western Pennsylvania region included in the report stretches north to Erie and east to Altoona. Most Read Stories. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
RivalsHigh Top 100 rankings preview Oct 26, 2009
Unlike some states where the best football is played in tight pockets Pennsylvania has been able to spread the wealth with Erie, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia all having hot spots. As has been the mantra for the RivalsHigh 100 each week: How you win is important. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tightened rules affect exotic pet owners Oct 26, 2009
People with permits, licensed dealers and menagerie owners are generally law-abiding citizens and not the ones the state worries about, Mr. Feaser said ... As of 2002, it requires proof of two years hands-on experience with that animal ... Possession permits have dropped from 91 to 27, and permits for menageries -- where wild-by-nature animals are kept for exhibition -- have dropped from 144 to 103. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Former mayor ordered to pay nonprofit Oct 25, 2009
Jackson is scheduled to have a trial on Nov. 9 in Erie, Penn. on charges of burglary, criminal trespass and simple assault. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Breast cancer awareness group launches calendar Oct 25, 2009
Meg Loncharic It's the final week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Linked By Pink Partners organization is about to launch its 2010 calendar, a project designed to bring greater awareness to the Erie community ... Recalling her feelings of panic, she said: "I experienced all the emotions, from fear, anger, confusion, betrayal of my own body, fear for my children, uncertainty, and eventually hope and encouragement." When the cancer came back in the same breast four years later, she... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Four Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania celebrate jubilees Oct 24, 2009
Howick taught at schools in Erie, Ridgway, Clearfield and Bradford and was a pastoral minister and visitation minister for several parishes ... Joint taught at three Erie elementary schools and was principal at three schools, including Villa Maria Academy ... Palmer taught in Erie and Bradford before working as a registered nurse at Saint Vincent, St. Mary's Home and Villa Maria College. (Erie Times-News, PA)
40 suspects in $5 million Erie drug operation located Oct 24, 2009
Miguel Angel Burgos, 31, was one of 40 people arrested Thursday in what Erie Police Chief Steve Franklin said was one of the largest Erie-centered drug busts in history. The unassuming home where Burgos lived and the suburban addresses of some of the other suspects is a "wake-up call," Erie County District Attorney Jack Daneri said ... "They know what they're doing." Living a quiet life in a small Erie County borough is a good hiding spot, Daneri said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
In 1809, a bizarre burial for a 'mad' general Oct 24, 2009
After he died at age 51 from an attack of gout, his body rested for 12 years in an oak coffin at Presque Isle, a peninsula off Lake Erie ... Instead of poetry, a series of horrific events unfolded ... While some may have forgotten his deeds, Wayne's name lives on in a pale ale brewed in Erie, various schools, numerous towns in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan and a minor league basketball team in Fort Wayne, Ind. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Fumbler: Shaq vs. a "real" local star -- The Fumbler Oct 23, 2009
WPIAL CLASS AAAA -- (Big East Conference) CENTRAL CATHOLIC over Kiski Area (Duquesne University); Woodland Hills over PLUM. (Foothills) GATEWAY over Connellsville; NORWIN over Latrobe; McKeesport over HEMPFIELD; ERIE MCDOWELL over Penn-Trafford. (Great Southern) Bethel Park over CANON-MCMILLAN; Mt. Lebanon over BALDWIN; UPPER ST. CLAIR over Peters Township. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
3 critical health violations found at Harborcreek restaurant Oct 23, 2009
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Advertisement Here is a list of violations recorded Oct. 15 through Wednesday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Check out weekend events Oct 23, 2009
Kids can enjoy Halloween fun Kids can combine fun with hands-on educational activities and a train ride around downtown Erie at Halloween Hullabaloo, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. at Experience Children's Museum, 420 French St. Cost: $5 for museum members; $8 for nonmembers Info: Call 453-3743. Laugh along with Irish comics A trio of Irish-American comics takes the stage and pokes fun at their ancestry tonight, 8 p.m., at the Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Cost: $21 ...... (Erie Times-News, PA)
UPDATE: 41 people charged in connection with Erie County drug bust named Oct 23, 2009
By KARA MURPHY Cocaine was traded for cash in Erie church and bar parking lots ... The drug deals went down on Erie's west and east sides in 2007 and 2008 ... Local and state officials said it was one of the biggest drug operations ever uncovered in Erie. (Erie Times-News, PA)
District 10's Quad-A picture should clear up soon Oct 23, 2009
According to information obtained by the Erie Times-News, the most interesting of those numbers involves, not surprisingly, Strong Vincent. Long a Class AAA football power, Vincent's updated enrollment figure of 538 male students in grades 9, 10 and 11 potentially puts it right on the bubble when the new classifications are announced on Nov. 1. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Tom Ridge Seeks Leniency for Man Who Beat up Girl Oct 22, 2009
-- Tom Ridge, former U.S. Homeland Security secretary and a former Pennsylvania governor, wrote a letter requesting leniency for an Erie, Pa. man who assaulted his ex-girlfriend's daughter. (Newsmax)
State trooper in Erie makes second most DUI arrests in Pa. Oct 22, 2009
com: Local News - State trooper in Erie makes second most DUI arrests in Pa ... State trooper in Erie makes second most DUI arrests in Pa. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Erie Insurance Group ... Jefferies Group Inc.. (Clemsontigers.com)
Make reservations to attend Ladies Only Luncheon Oct 18, 2009
New merchants added to this year's fare include Classy Lady Jewelry, which offers handcrafted semiprecious gemstones, crystal and updated vintage jewelry; Essence Pottery with home items and ceramic bead jewelry; and Sable Studios with matted photography of attractions in Erie and Chautauqua counties ... Blair credits the Erie Community Foundation for the funding through a grant ... Speaking of grants, Julia Eagles, a grant writer for the Western Pennsylvania Port authority, played host to... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Plan unveiled to restructure trout operation Oct 18, 2009
At the recent fall meeting of the state Fish and Boat Commission, board members adopted and approved implementation of the "Strategic Plan for Management of Trout Fisheries in Pennsylvania 2010-2014," a re-evaluation two years in the making that will dictate how the agency classifies trout waters, protects high-value streams, insures access for recreational anglers and distributes stocked trout ... "The goal of the program is specifically based on what to do with wild trout, stocked trout, lakes... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Snow comes early to Erie, Crawford counties Oct 17, 2009
By the time a gray morning dawned in Erie, the city had a dusting of white frosted cars, roofs and lawns. Officially, Erie's snowfall was recorded as a "trace" by the National Weather Service, which bases its tally for the city on measurements at Erie International Airport ... The last time the region had a snowfall this early was in 2006, when a trace amount of snow fell at Erie International Airport on Oct. 12. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Northeast fall snowstorm breaks records in NY, Pa. Oct 17, 2009
Most areas east of Lake Erie and parts of northwestern New Jersey got 2 inches or less. Many other places got only rain. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Snow Falls Early In Northeast Oct 17, 2009
Most areas east of Lake Erie were reporting 2 inches or less. Two inches of snow also has fallen in parts of northwest New Jersey. (KWTX.com, TX)
Scenic train rides a whistle stop from Erie Oct 16, 2009
The three-hour, round-trip tour follows the Cuyahoga River, and allows passengers to get on and off the train for a look at Peninsula Village; the hike-able bike-able towpath left over from the days of the Ohio and Erie Canal; a canal museum and plain old nature ... She said the audible history starts with the culture of the Native Americans who once lived there and includes the history of the Erie Canal and the modern development of the park ... An hour southeast of Erie, Oil Creek and... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Titanic task: Hockey Season Preview Oct 16, 2009
The league mostly covers what is the WPIAL's territory -- but there also are teams in West Virginia, Erie and State College ... "We beat them in the championship game last year, and I could tell they wanted to beat us. But that's OK, it's a good learning experience for our kids. We try to tell them that this 2009-10 team is not the one that won the Penguins Cup. It's a new team, and we can't rest on the laurels of last season." ... Jayson Angus, Zach LaDuke and Matt Batis combined for 125 points... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cambridge police log incidents: Week of Oct. 15 Oct 15, 2009
7:23 p.m., an Erie Street resident reported a past larceny from their residence. Oct. 6, 10:09 a.m., an unknown person reportedly stole a purse from a cabinet inside a Cambridgeside Place business. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Girl: Man sat on Erie toddler later found dead Oct 15, 2009
Erie Police Chief Steve Franklin said Gambill, 29, left Warren and three other children, ages 3, 5 and 7, in the care of a 12-year-old girl through Monday night and was not at home at the time the 5-year-old said the incident occurred ... The autopsy found no definitive cause of death, said Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook ... Warren was found unresponsive by her mother just after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in their Harbor Homes apartment at 1932 E. 19th St. The affidavit attached to the search warrant... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie man accused of running online diploma mill back in court Oct 15, 2009
By LISA THOMPSON Three years ago, an Erie man pledged to pay $75,000 and move his business out of the state to settle investigators' claims that he was running an illegal online diploma mill ... Senior Deputy Attorney General Carm Presogna has gone to Erie County Court to ask a judge to cite Globosky for contempt of court and order him to pay $130,035 in civil penalties and costs ... Globosky, whose last known Erie address was 204 German St., has not filed any response, according to court... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie school directors to meet tonight at East High Oct 15, 2009
By VALERIE MYERS Erie school directors say that unsigned letters accusing a director of racism and nepotism might be related to the district's superintendent search ... At that meeting, Horton and another school director, Jeanine McCreary, said that some community members and staff believe that a majority of the school board has already decided who Erie's next school superintendent will be ... The same letter also accused Horton of "having quite a few of your own relatives now comfortably... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Edinboro University president bypassed for Texas job Oct 15, 2009
By VALERIE MYERS valerie ... Another Erie County college, though, will have a vacancy to fill ... VALERIE MYERS can be reached at 878-1913 or by e-mail. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fuel prices down a penny in western Pa. Oct 14, 2009
The western Pennsylvania region included in the report stretches north to Erie and east to Altoona. Brookville had the lowest gas prices at $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
King Cobra Karate among nation's best competitive schools Oct 12, 2009
-The Erie Runners Club membership meeting is today at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Tavern, 1109 State St. Members should have plenty to talk about ... Get details at erie-runnersclub. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie Times-News named Pennsylvania's newspaper of the year Oct 9, 2009
By KEVIN FLOWERS The Erie Times-News has been named Pennsylvania's top newspaper for the second time in six years ... "This is a great honor -- and so well-deserved," Erie Times-News Executive Editor Rick Sayers said ... Despite those pressures, Sayers said, the Times-News staff "never lost focus and continued to produce great journalism. We are very proud of what we do and accomplish every day." The judges awarded the Erie Times-News first-place awards for news writing excellence; general and... (Erie Times-News, PA)
