February 2012
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Watchjupiterskies:
My cousin is a weatherman! I did not know this until just now. Sweet new gig!
I’m feeling slightly famous by association. Slightly.
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Former Collegiate Academy Teacher Sentenced Over... →
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WEATHER.com - Great Lakes: Where's the Ice? →
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Erie School Director John Harkins to run for state... →
Erie School Board member John Harkins, a Democrat, said today that he is seeking the required 500 signatures to get on the April 24 primary ballot for state Senate in the 49th District.
The seat is now held by Sen. Jane Earll, R-Fairview Township, who is not seeking a fifth term.
Harkins said he has about two-thirds of the signatures that he needs, with more than one week before the Feb. 16...
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January 2012
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Erie Vital Signs →
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The Erie Community Foundation maintains this website to track local community progress. Interesting data on all sorts of regional indicators. Check out health indicators and weep.
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Pennsylvania regulators continue to hold off on... →
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Best Bars in Erie, PA (according to me)
I’ve been about everywhere at this point and here are my favorite (not necessarily the best) joints to hang out, grab some grub, and have a few beers.
U Pick 6 Tap House - great selection of beer, knowledgeable staff, laid back atmosphere, and great food.
1201 Kitchen - Trendy atmosphere, fresh sushi, and expensive (but delicious) cocktails.
Molly Brannigans - because everybody needs to...
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Peek ‘n Peak claims to be only ski resort in East... →
Peek‘n Peak Resort and Spa in Findley Lake, N.Y., says it’s the only ski area in the eastern United States that is entirely open for business.
The resort, purchased in 2011 by Erie-based Scott Enterprises, reports that all 27 of its ski slopes are open and that skiers and snow boarders are using every trail.
Nick Scott Jr., vice president of Scott Enterprises, is urging skiers to “take advantage...
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Erie events for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day →
The Erie community is preparing to celebrate the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The local MLK Center is planning events to remember the legacy of Dr. King. It’s a 3 day event that honors the heroic efforts of MLK.
Friday, Jan 13th
MLK Annual Awards Dinner
Ambassador Hotel
Reception 6pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Featured Speaker: John Hope Bryant
Member of the President’s Advisory...
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Erie superintendent to suggest closing schools →
There might be fewer schools in Erie starting next school year.
Erie schools Superintendent Jay Badams says closing Erie School District schools will make up a “substantial portion” of the district’s plan to close an $8 million to $10 million budget deficit going into the 2012-13 school year. And Badams says he is going to make that suggestion to the Erie School Board when the...
Edinboro moves to 7th in women's basketball poll →
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December 2011
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Gregador: Another local TV station? →
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I’m sure there’s a few of you in the greater Erie area that have stumbled upon a fairly new set of digital TV stations available over the air. My sister recently purchased a new TV and found them after her initial scan: WLEP, channels 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3. Retro…
Thoughts Erie readers?
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Police: East Erie gas station where Monday... →
An east Erie gas station was the scene of a second crime in a little more than 12 hours when police said five men robbed the business of cash and tobacco products early this morning.
The armed robbery happened at the Country Fair store at 957 E. 26th St. at about 12:05 a.m., Erie Police Chief Steve Franklin said.
Two men carrying guns confronted the store’s private security guard...
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“One thing I’d like to say to all of you tonight: keep having ideas in...”
– John Kanzius on Erie in an acceptance speech for an award shortly before his death in 2008
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Young 13-year old girl killed while crossing road... →
The details are not out yet, but the tragedy of the situation remains. It’s heartbreaking.
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Peek'n Peak ski slopes to open Saturday morning →
Who’s hitting the slopes tomorrow?
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Boston woman named new president of Edinboro... →
As an Edinboro graduate, I find this very interesting news. I look forward to finding out more about her and her plans for my alma mater.
Erie's Sinnott to travel to White House for... →
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Erie Police Officer Out Of Brain Surgery After... →
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Five deer killed in first day of Presque Isle hunt →
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