Association of Equipment Manufacturers tours Erie Strayer Co.
A national touring initiative, Association of Equipment Manufacturers or AEM, visited Erie to recognize the contributions of Erie Strayer Company. Erie Strayer Company has operated for four generations and counting, and on Thursday, Chief Executive Officer Kyle Strayer welcomed the AEM Express to tour their facility fo
Freeman Helps Clarion Hand Moniteau First Loss; Nickson School-Record 10 Aces for Cathedral Prep;...
CLARION, Pa. – Kinsley Freeman had 13 kills, seven digs and four aces to lead Clarion to a 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-13) sweep of visiting Moniteau. Lacey Lauer added nine kills and 10 digs for the Lady Cats, while Addiwyn Campbell had five kills, 25 set assists and seven digs. Elizabeth Estadt chipped in five kills.
Sign on Waldameer property torn down
A piece of the past that stood unused and unneeded has been brought down in Millcreek Township. The sign at West 6th and Peninsula Drive originally marked the location of Scott’s Motel and later The Inn at Presque Isle before that business was closed and torn down. The property is now owned by Waldameer Park. […]
Erie neighbors get relief from Team Rubicon volunteers
A national disaster response organization touched down in Erie to help locals affected by the storm. They’re called Team Rubicon, and they were founded by veterans to help pick up the pieces after disaster strikes. We visited one of their work sites as they removed a tree for two homeowners in need. Team Rubicon has […
Erie woman has nursing license revoked for taking drugs into state prison
An Erie woman had her nursing license revoked after admitting she took contraband into the State Correctional Institution at Albion and later received money from an inmate's family. The Pennsylvania Board of Nursing revoked the license of Rachel Smerick, R.N., on June 8 following a hearing. She may not petition to have
This American Song Moves Forward to Play It in Reverse
It was a cool summer evening when I met with This American Song – sitting on a front porch in Downtown Erie. The band served homemade salsa that we snacked on throughout the conversation. It's that kind of laid-back welcoming feeling that distinguishes the band, which guitarist John Johnston described as a "group art p
Birthdays: Tom Applebee, 66
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Lake City Vehicle and E-Bike Collision Leaves Two Injured
Yesterday afternoon, Lake City Fire Company (LCFC) was dispatched to the area of Martin Avenue and Mechanic Street for a reported vehicle versus E-bike collision. Initial dispatch information indicated that as many as two E-bikes may have been involved, with two patients requiring evaluation. Mutual aid was requested f
Barber Center celebrates founder’s 115th birthday
Thursday was Dr. Gertrud Barber’s 115th birthday. Staff, adults and students celebrated the special day with music, sweet treats, and fun activities. Dr. Barber founded Barber National Institute over 70 years ago, and each year on her birthday, the campus comes together to celebrate the legacy she left behind. Dr. Barb
Crime Victim Center Chooses New Executive Director
Amy Blackman, MA, MS, has been selected as the next Executive Director of the Crime Victim Center of Erie County (CVC) following an extensive search process, the organization announced this week. Blackman currently serves as Co-Assistant Director and Director of Prevention Education for CVC and will now take on leaders
