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Local Erie News
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Current headlines from Erie News:
- Erie native LTG James M. Dubik to retire
Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick assumed command of Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq and NATO Training Mission-Iraq during a ceremony July 3 in Baghdad, according to a press release.
- Mohney Custom Products Announces Launch of Website and Plans to Cater Towards Educators Everywhere
The Mohney Custom Products Company announces the launch of their website www.MohneyCustomProducts.com , and will pay special attention to educators searching for promotional products.
- Josh Rains on Aeros Parade as Erie SeaWolves Win 2-0
Josh Rainwater tossed eight innings with nine strikouts in Erie's 2-0 win! The SeaWolves shut out the Akron Aeros 2-0 on Thursday night, avoiding the four-game sweep.
- Twister Sister's Dee Snider Ready to Roll at Roar on the Shore
Organizers of the Roar on the Shore bike rally, set for July 17 - 20 at Perry Square in the heart of downtown Erie, are pleased to announce another addition to the quickly growing list of celebrities scheduled to appear at the event. Dee Snider, best known as the lead singer of the metal band Twisted Sister, will help kick off the rally on Thursday, July 17, at the Bringin' in the Roar bike parade.
- Spectrum Control Reports Second Quarter Profit
Spectrum Control, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPEC), a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic control products and systems, today reported results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008. For the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company reported net income of $2.2 million or 16 cents per share on sales of $32.6 million...
- Gannon to Offer Free Shakespeare Performances
Gannon University's fifth annual Shakespeare Summer Nights will include free performances of As You Like It and of Hamlet.
- Four Erie SeaWolves Named to 2008 EL All-Star Game
The position player selected by the SeaWolves faithful is catcher Dusty Ryan and the pitcher is right-handed reliever Casey Fien.
- Number of People Employed in Erie Area Up 800 Over Last Year
The number of people employed in Erie County in June rose 800 from June 2007. The non-seasonally adjusted figures put the labor force at 141,600 with 134,100 employed for an unemployment rate of 5.3 percent. The June 2007 figures were a work force of 139,400 with 133,300 employed. Complete state figures can be found by clicking here.
- Critical Blood Shortage Returns
The local blood shortage affecting the region turned critical again over night with extremely heavy usage of type O Positive blood. Levels had come up last week after hitting 5 year lows but now are dropping and officials are very concerned about the upcoming holiday weekend. The Fourth of July weekend is usually one of the three worst weekends of the year for blood usage. The blood bank is closed on Friday for the holiday but will be back open Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm. No appointment is needed to save a life.All donors are strongly encouraged to donate at the Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach Street. Community Blood Bank is open from 9a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and until 7:30pm Tuesday night and Saturday 9a.m.-12:30 p.m. Photo ID required.
- Woman gets probation for Gannon U. threat
A woman who left a phone message warning of a "massacre" at Erie's Gannon University nine days after the Virginia Tech killings has been sentenced to probation for one year.
- Where No One Has Gone Before
Did you ever watch a Trek episode and think, "I could have done better than that!" Now you have your chance. This fall, the Great Lakes Film Association (GLFA) is making it possible for Star Trek fans to live a dream--to take their vision of Star Trek and share it with the world. The Final Frontier Confest comes to Erie, Pennsylvania November 7 and 8, 2008
- 42" PLASMA HDTV for a lucky blood donor in July
With only about 6 months left until the DTV conversion in February 2009 many people are asking are you ready? The best way to get ready is to give blood! All donors during the month of July will automatically be entered to win a beautiful 42" High Definition Plasma TV that is DTV ready. JET TV 24 and yourerie.com generously donated this TV to help save lives locally. This contest runs July 1st through July 31st and is intended to help the blood bank maintain a safe blood supply during the middle of summer, which is the hardest time of the year for the blood supply. The Community Blood Bank has been struggling with a blood shortage for 2 weeks and officials hope this promotion will help end it.
- 2 Daughters of School Board President That Failed At Tryout Placed On Cheerleading Squad
A suburban Erie school held cheerleading tryouts for seventh- and eighth-graders, then ignored the results and let everyone who tried out on the team.
- Erie SeaWolves Sweeps Harrisburg
Andrew Kown won his fifth game of the season as the 'Wolves swept Harrisburg. The Erie SeaWolves won their fourth straight game on Sunday afternoon at Jerry Uht Park, completing a three-game series sweep of the ...
- Damage to Erie trees could lead to felony charges
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- 3 indicted for credit card fraud scheme at The Cell Block
Two State College men are among three people indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in a two-year credit card fraud scheme.
- French On Fire As Erie SeaWolves Win 2-1
Luke French won his fifth game of the season after a masterful performance. The SeaWolves won a thriller at Jerry Uht Park, 2-1 over the Harrisburg Senators in the opener of a three-game weekend series.
- English Denounces Court Ruling Banning Death Penalty for Child Rape
Washington, D.C. - This week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to restrict the death penalty as punishment in child rape cases.
- Don't Make 'Just Married' Mean 'Just Mangled' or 'Just Mooched'
ERIE, Pa., June 27 - What better way to top off a wedding day than decorating the newlyweds' car with streamers, balloons and cans? Not so fast! Not only can adornments impair the driver's vision, floating flapping falling-off ...
- Erie native John Wiler named associate golf coach at Kent State University
John Wiler was named associate coach of the men's and women's golf programs at Kent State University.
Headlines last updated at Jul 04, 2008 20:00:25pm.
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