As it carried out fraud, Hertel & Brown came to ‘dominate’ Erie market
Public and private health insurers were the primary victims in the fraud case against Hertel & Brown Physical & Aquatic Therapy , where the owners and many employees overbilled for care by tens of millions of dollars. But another victim suffered as Hertel & Brown used its ill-gotten revenue to expand to become...
Pieces of the Past — How Cold Is It?
Pull up a chair with a hot cup of coffee. This is a chilly Piece of the Past that leads me to a very interesting story about a kid from Erie. My experience with Arctic-type cold dates back to a January morning about 1962 or 63. My dad had spent...
Odis 12 First Tenant of Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority
Eight months ago, the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority announced its first tenant, Odis 12, for its Joint Operations Facility complex. The original target date for Odis 12 to open a second location in the commercial retail space located under EMTA's parking garage was St. Patrick’s Day, but that has been pushed...
PA distillery unveils sunflower spirit at Hagen History Center
A summertime attraction in Girard goes from seed to still for a tasting of a locally sourced spirit. The Hagen History Center set the table for the unveiling of the “Sonshine” spirit made from the sunflower field grown in Girard last summer. The drink, created by the Wild’s Sonshine Factory based out of Kane,...
Arrest Made After Severely Injured Dog Found in Critical Condition
Just before 5 p.m. yesterday, a severely injured puppy—named Mimi—was rushed to a veterinarian after being found in critical condition. The Anna Shelter have now confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with the case. Mimi is currently fighting for her life after suffering what rescuers describe as...
Erie Tribs Steelhead Report 2/24: The Quest for 300
When I blocked out February 24-25 for steelheading in western PA, I was certain that it was a plan that would never see action. The creeks were an impenetrable wall of water in its solid state. Not happening. Then the thaws came. The ice released its lock on the creeks. And suddenly, by golly, we had optimism. This...
Drug arrest made after search on Lincoln Ave in Dunkirk
Police executed a search warrant at 81 Lincoln Ave, Upper Apartment in Dunkirk, New York, following an investigation into narcotics activity. Officers from the Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, and Jamestown Police Department participated in the operation. Four individuals were found...
Erie Native Teaches Bowling in Dubai
No compatible source was found for this media. Erie native Bob Learn Jr. has recorded his share of gems on the PBA and Senior Tours.
Discovering Black Erie exhibit comes to UPMC Hamot
UPMC Hamot is giving their lobby a new look, welcoming a traveling history exhibit to greet visitors. The hospital is getting their turn at displaying the Discovering Black Erie portable exhibit — a project started by the Burleigh Legacy Alliance. The exhibit highlights the lives and accomplishments of several black...
Shapiro invests over $4 million for business growth in three counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) approved over $4.1 million in three low-interest loans to help support business growth in Bucks, Erie, and Lancaster counties. According to DCED, more than $4 million in new, low-interest loans is being provided through...
